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Operail report sharp decline in freight volumes
Operail have reported a loss of €1.6 million in the first half of 2022, a consequence of declining freight volumes due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
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High-speed railways provide an efficient mode of transport, but they are highly complex systems and must combine various elements if they are to operate successfully.
Our high-speed rail content explores projects currently under construction, projects at planning stages and how their vision is taking shape, the funding and financial issues around building new high-speed lines, the importance of understanding what passengers want from high-speed rail services, and how established high-speed lines can help boost economies.
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Rail declaration in support of Ukraine’s railways sent to EU leaders
A joint declaration signed by 32 rail companies and organisations, including CER, pledging assistance to Ukraine’s railways has been sent to EU leaders.
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Rail upgrades planned for rail lines between Ely to Ipswich and Norwich
Network Rail have announced that vital track and signalling upgrades are planned between Ely to Ipswich and Norwich to improve reliability and drive down delays.
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CAF start dynamic track testing of hydrogen powered demonstrator train
Dynamic track testing has begun on a hydrogen powered demonstrator train developed by the FCH2RAIL project, which is a consortium of companies including CAF.
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Midlands Connect submit Shrewsbury-Black Country to Birmingham plan
Analysis by Midlands Connect shows that trains could run at 90 miles-per-hour along the new route, cutting journey times.
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EBRD announce investment in first green infrastructure bond in Morocco
EBRD have invested MAD 200 million (€19.2 million equivalent) in green bond for Moroccan rail operator Office National des Chemins de Fer du Maroc (ONCF).
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Network Rail formally move ahead with maintenance reforms
Network Rail have started the legal consultation process with its trade unions on maintenance reforms to modernise and improve efficiency.
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Key documents on future regulation of the rail network published by ORR
ORR have published four documents about the future regulation of the GB rail network, with three of these supporting ORR’s 2023 periodic review.
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Union Pacific sign largest modernisation deal in rail history with Wabtec
Union Pacific have signed a deal worth more than $1 billion with Wabtec for 600 locomotive modernisations featuring a suite of digital solutions and innovations.
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HS1 publish 2021/22 ESG Report
HS1 have published its ESG Report for 2021/22 which documents the progress HS1 have made against the targets set out in its 2020 Sustainability Strategy.
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Humatics: Unlocking the future potential of digital rail
In this interview for Global Railway Review, Aaron Whittemore, Director of Product and Strategy at Humatics, explains the importance of the Humatics Rail Navigation System (HRNS) and how it will revolutionise rail for operators.
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Brightline welcome Bright Green 2 and Bright Pink 2 to fleet
Brightline’s new Bright Green 2 and Bright Pink 2 have arrived in Orlando so they can be added to the fleet of trains used to carry passengers between Orlando and South Florida.
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Alstom is granted approval to use ELS-96-wheel detector system on railway lines in Poland
PKP PLK S.A have authorised the use of Alstom’s ELS-96-wheel detection system on main railway routes in Poland.
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Hitachi Rail begin $107m contract to install automation technology for NGR fleet
Hitachi Rail will install ATO combined with ETCS on all of Queensland’s New Generation Rollingstock trains to help them operate with increased safety.
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Metrolink put refurbished passenger train cars into service
Metrolink’s freshly refurbished passenger train cars provide new and improved passenger amenities for a more enjoyable and safer experience.
