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A new emission-free, low-noise, battery-operated train is revealed
Bombardier’s new vehicle can recharge its batteries from the overhead line whilst operating; reducing the use of diesel vehicles on the tracks.
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ÖBB and Siemens present results of electro-hybrid battery pilot project
ÖBB and Siemens Mobility are investing in the future of passenger transport and developing an electro-hybrid battery drive for trains.
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Stadler is testing new Greater Anglia trains in the Czech Republic
From now until early 2019, Stadler will be carrying out tests at the Velim Test-Centre on bi-mode and electric trains for Greater Anglia.
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Optimising Reliability In-Depth Focus 2018
Running a safe, efficient and reliable rail service is the ultimate goal for all passenger and freight operators. But to succeed, the industry must adopt a variety of different tactics. This section explores how to utilise digital trends to monitor train and infrastructure components and how best to deploy methods…
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Infrastructure Maintenance In-Depth Focus 2018
Maintaining railway infrastructure can be complicated to organise, expensive and demanding. Fortunately, there are several modern and sophisticated techniques available for the industry to ensure our networks are maintained to the highest standards, allowing our railways to operate safely and efficiently. Read on to find out more…
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Issue 5 2018 – Digital version
In this issue: establishing rail as the backbone of future mobility, InnoTrans 2018 show preview, and Flordia's new rail system, Brightline.
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InnoTrans 2018: 18-21 of September 2018 at Messe, Berlin
Powerlines presents itself as system supplier for rail electrification. Visit us at booth 226 in Hall 26 and convince yourself of our comprehensive range of services.
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Wales & Borders orders electric trains from Stadler Rail
Stadler CITYLINK tram-trains and FLIRT trains are set to become a familiar sight on the Wales & Borders and South Wales Metro services.
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Latvian Railway announces tender for Phase 1 of electrification project
The three-phase programme was announced by LDZ and the Latvian Ports Transport and Logistics Council in November 2016 and will entail an investment of €1.3 billion.
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New Siemens locomotives will enhance SEPTA’s rail service reliability
SEPTA celebrates the arrival of new ACS-64 electric locomotives, which are expected to provide great transportation benefits to riders…
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Deutsche Bahn and Siemens will digitalise Hamburg S‐Bahn operations
Hamburg has welcomed digitalised rail operations and by the opening of the ITS World Congress in October 2021, four trains will be operating automatically…
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Campaign to Electrify Britain’s Railway backs government rail infrastructure investment report
The Campaign to Electrify Britain's Railway (CEBR) – a pressure group lobbying for a rolling programme of rail electrification in the UK – has welcomed the Transport Committee’s Rail Infrastructure Investment report.
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Building a case for cost reductions in the electrification of UK infrastructure
The cost of electrification in the UK is substantially higher than in other countries. Noel Dolphin, Director of Furrer+Frey, discusses how this is hindering the rail sector’s progress, and highlights a successful European case study that the UK could learn from.
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Bids are invited for an electrification study of Rail Baltica
Through the contracting scheme agreement, reached by the Rail Baltica project direct stakeholders, it has been decided to purchase an energy subsystem through a consolidated procurement model…
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First electric train travels between Birmingham and Bromsgrove
Ahead of full electric services being introduced later this summer, a West Midlands Railway train has made a historic journey in the UK to test newly installed overhead power lines...
