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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.
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Addressing Trends & Challenges in Bus, Truck, and Rail Applications: A Deep Dive into ARALDITE® Adhesive Solutions
4 September 2023 | By
In collaboration with Huntsman Advanced Materials, we invite you to an enlightening session that delved into the pivotal role adhesives play in addressing real challenges across the rail and transport sectors.
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Alstom and Verkehrsverbund Mittelsachsen present new battery-powered electric train
Alstom and VMS have presented a new battery-powered train which has a range of up to 120 kilometres and will enter service in 2024.
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Irish Rail award Alstom contract for new train-charging infrastructure
Irish Rail have awarded a €28 million contract to Alstom for the installation of new charging infrastructure for their BEMU trains.
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Stadler to supply trains for regional transport around Mount Vesuvius
Stadler and EAV have signed a framework agreement to supply electric multiple units for regional transport on the Vesuvian railway lines.
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Renfe extend contract with CAF for additional Media Distancia electric trains
As part of a Fleet Renewal Plan, Renfe have extended its contract with CAF for the supply of another 32 Media Distancia electric trains.
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First battery train in Europe completes phase one rollout
Hitachi Rail have completed phase one of production on the ground-breaking Masaccio train, the first European fleet able to operate on battery, electric and diesel power.
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Stadler award first contract in Lithuania
After more than 2,500 FLIRT trains have been sold worldwide, Stadler has now awarded the first FLIRT contract in Lithuania.
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VIT keeps your railway vehicles FIT
SŽ – VIT has released a new brochure showcasing their maintenance services. Explore their brochure for all types of railway vehicles maintenance – from wheelsets to the latest types of electric locomotives.
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Canadian Pacific Kansas City enters steelmaking coal supply chain agreement
The agreement reflects both CPKC and Teck's commitments to work together to reduce emissions and enhance supply chain reliability to supply the resources required for a low carbon future.
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Final design of Mireo Plus trains revealed by Siemens Mobility and Niederbarnimer Eisenbahn
The Mireo Plus H and Plus B trainsets will operate with hydrogen or battery hybrid drives, marking a new era for rail networks in Berlin and Brandenburg.
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Alpha Trains leases three Stadler EURO6000 electric locomotives to Low Cost Rail
The EURO6000 electric locomotives will enable Low Cost Rail to operate longer and heavier trains thanks to their high power traction.
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Q&A with CHSRA’s Margaret Cederoth: Delivering Sustainable Railways
For Global Railway Review’s exclusive Delivering Sustainable Railways feature series, Margaret Cederoth, Director of Planning and Sustainability at California High-Speed Rail (CHSRA), talks about the importance of sustainability in California and the latest sustainability projects CHSRA have worked on.
