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Hitachi Rail unveils next-generation battery technology for commuter trains
Hitachi Rail is developing a new battery pack for commuter trains that is smaller, lighter and more powerful than existing models.
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AI-Enabled Video Analytics Platform for Smart Railway Operations
Unlock the future of AI-enabled railway operations with ADLINK’s AVA-7200 fanless scalable edge AI platform.
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GB Railfreight expands fleet with new electric locomotives
GB Railfreight has added four new electric Class 18 hybrid+ shunt locomotives to its fleet as part of its broader strategy to enhance sustainability and reduce carbon emissions in the UK’s supply chains.
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Brochure: Pioneering AI for Railways with ADLINK
As a leader in providing AI-enabled computing platforms, ADLINK empowers rail operators with cutting-edge solutions tailored to the unique demands of the industry.
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Alstom and TransPennine Express extend maintenance contract
Alstom has secured a £10.4 million contract extension with TransPennine Express to maintain its Class 397 fleet, continuing services from its Manchester and Glasgow centres until December 2025.
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RATP Dev wins contract to operate QUB multimodal transport network
The new contract includes a dedicated route linking the railway station to key stops within Quimper city, featuring extended service hours to facilitate smoother interconnections with late-night TGV train arrivals.
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KiwiRail announces major milestones in Auckland’s electric rail expansion
KiwiRail announces successful integration of advanced signalling and energisation of new overhead electric lines, marking substantial progress in Auckland's electric rail expansion.
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Škoda Group’s first Czech battery powered electric unit set to transform regional rail transport
Škoda Group's introduction of the RegioPanter, the first Czech single-deck electric unit with traction batteries, marks a transformative step in providing a greener alternative to diesel trains on non-electrified tracks.
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Global Railway Review’s Track Insight: Decarbonisation
This Track Insight Report delves into the latest advancements of thinking and technology in the rail industry to achieve decarbonisation.
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Brand new battery technology to be trialled on TransPennine train
24 May 2024 | By
Testing of the UK’s first intercity battery train commenced earlier today. The battery, which generates a peak power of more than 700kw, has now been successfully retrofitted onto a TransPennine Express ‘Nova 1’ train (five-carriage intercity Class 802), ahead of the trial on Transpennine routes this summer.
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Roundtable: Alternative Fuels
20 February 2024 | By
As the rail industry strives to achieve net zero and promote its reputation as the greenest form of public transport, while approaching new ideas to reduce emissions in freight, Global Railway Review asks some industry experts for their outlook on alternative fuels.
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The Right Track Podcast Series, Ep 2- The Future for Freight
For February's episode of The Right Track, Global Railway Review's newest podcast series, we spoke to Maggie Simpson OBE, Director General and Phil Smart, Assistant Policy Manager, of the Rail Freight Group.
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Ambitious 2024 initiatives propel Amtrak ridership growth
American rail operating company Amtrak have published an innovative plan to further boost their ridership in 2024.
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Rail Live! 2023 hits Madrid from 29th November
21 November 2023 | By
Rail Live is Spain’s leading international railway focused exhibition and conference, bringing together operators, infrastructure managers, rolling stock manufacturers, researchers and suppliers seeking to promote rail both for people and goods.
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How to Prepare for Decarbonization by Electrifying Rail
28 September 2023 | By
Using clean electricity rather than fossil-fuel-based electricity to power buildings, electric vehicles and facility fleets can significantly reduce a rail facility’s carbon footprint. But it’s not as easy as flipping a switch, says HDR's Will Kirby.
