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DB Cargo awards two-engine locomotives contract to Siemens Mobility
Siemens Mobility will deliver a total of 400 electric and diesel hybrid locomotives to DB Cargo, with the first delivery expected in 2023.
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Cargo, Freight & Heavy-Haul
Rail freight transportation is the use of railways and trains to transport cargo/freight/goods, as opposed to human passengers. A rail freight/cargo/goods train is typically a group of wagons hauled by one or more locomotives on a railway network, between the shipper and the intended destination as part of the overall logistics chain and supply industry.
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Network Rail investing in latest digital signalling technology in Manchester
As part of the Great North Rail Project, Network Rail is investing £36 million to transform Manchester’s railway signalling system and improve journeys for passengers and freight.
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Five rail projects to watch in Northern California as the Capitol Corridor adapts to COVID-19
Despite having to shift focus over the last few months, Rob Padgette, Managing Director at the Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority, explains how the passenger rail service is forging ahead with a number of exciting projects that will drive growth and bring better rail transport connectivity to the Northern California…
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Tamworth Intermodal Rail Line funding welcomed by ARA
The Australasian Railway Association (ARA) has welcomed new funding to support the delivery of the Tamworth Intermodal Rail Line to ensure greater use of rail freight in the regions.
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FRA announces rule to use ultrasonic inspection technology to improve track safety
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has submitted to the Federal Register a final rule allowing railroads to use ultrasonic inspection technology, augmented with global positioning system (GPS) technology, to employ continuous rail testing.
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Deutsche Bahn introduces digital automatic coupling for freight trains
By introducing the new coupling method, Deutsche Bahn will be able to increase the capacity and quality of its freight traffic.
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In-Depth Focus – Rail: Thinking Long-Term
This In-Depth Focus explores several project developments and what long-term opportunities lie ahead for the rail industry, including: the importance of financing; what changes must take place to recover and move forward from the coronavirus pandemic; the continued approach to tackling climate change; and focusing on how improving passenger and…
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In-Depth Focus: Decarbonising Rail
The rail industry is under pressure to reduce its emissions and meet global government sustainability targets. This In-Depth Focus will explore how a modal shift to rail would help to achieve these goals, and how solutions such as alternative powered trains will play a key part.
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Strengthening Germany’s railway and setting objectives for the future
Andreas Scheuer, Germany’s Federal Minister of Transport and Digital Infrastructure, writes about the objectives for the country’s railway network, which includes strengthening its innovative capacity, attractiveness and competitiveness, and setting an example for stronger European connectivity.
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Environmental scoping document released for Los Angeles to Anaheim high-speed section
The California High-Speed Rail Authority has issued a Revised Notice of Preparation (NOP) and a Revised Notice of Intent (NOI) for the 30-mile Los Angeles to Anaheim project section.
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HS2 rail freight deliveries set to take 1.5 million lorries off Britain’s roads
Over the next decade, up to 15,000 freight trains will haul 10 million tonnes of aggregate to HS2 construction sites, representing a massive reduction in carbon emissions and marking a significant investment for Britain’s rail freight sector.
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Global Railway Review Issue 4 2020
This issue takes a look at South Africa’s complex signalling modernisation programme, the next steps in standardisation of data exchanges between TMS and trains, GTR's passenger-centric response to the challenges of COVID-19, plus our 'Decarbonising Rail', 'High-Speed Rail Development' and 'Rail: Thinking Long-Term' In-Depth Focuses.
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ARA welcomes project to deliver new rail freight line in SE Melbourne
The Australasian Railway Association (ARA) has welcomed the announcement of a $28 million project to build a direct rail freight line between the Port of Melbourne and Dandenong South.
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ERFA welcomes proposal to waive track access charges in France
The proposal, made by the French Prime Minister, will see track access charges waived until the end of 2020, which will support rail freight in a post-COVID-19 world.
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Russia and Uzbekistan discuss cooperating on railway development
Following an increase in freight shipping between Russia and Uzbekistan, the two countries have discussed the potential of better cooperation.
