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Alstom agree to deliver 25 high-speed trains to Sweden
Alstom have signed an agreement with SJ to supply 25 Zefiro Express electric high-speed trains to Sweden, in a contract valued at around €650 million.
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High-Speed Rail
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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Amtrak unveil the interiors of the new Acela trainsets
Amtrak and Alstom have unveiled the interiors of the Acela trainsets; this new fleet aims to deliver a better service on the Northeast Corridor.
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CargoBeamer launches new rail connection between Cologne and Sète
CargoBeamer has opened a line between Cologne in western Germany and Sète in southern France, ensuring environmentally-friendly transportation as a result.
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MÁV-START fleet to be expanded with 115 new electric locomotives
MÁV-START has completed the public procurement procedure for 90 dual voltage and 25 triple voltage electric locomotives.
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Majority of Americans want to strengthen national passenger rail network
Polling by the RPA has found that the majority of Americans across all demographics believe that having a strong passenger rail system is important.
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Developing a train derailment detection system
For Global Railway Review, Professional Engineers Giandomenico Cassano and Mauro Cassano explain how a newly developed train derailment detection system (TD2S) can reduce the damage caused by rolling stock derailments.
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ARA welcome passenger rail investment in Federal Budget
The ARA have welcomed new funding and investment for passenger rail in the newly released Federal Budget.
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RIA publish review into UK Government’s rail decarbonisation progress
The RIA review looks at the progress of 12 key recommendations made on how the UK can reduce its dependence on diesel-only trains.
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Alstom to deliver 20 Coradia Stream inter-regional trains in Romania
Alstom and the ARF have signed a contract for the delivery of 20 trains and associated maintenance services for 15 years valued at €270 million.
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Govia Thameslink Railway awarded National Rail Contract
Govia Thameslink Railway have been awarded a National Rail Contract to continue operating the UK’s largest rail network; the Thameslink, Southern and Great Northern rail services.
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Magnetic levitation raises the bar for safety standards in rail
With state-of-the-art superconducting maglev technology looking increasingly likely to come to the U.S., Wayne Rogers, Chairman and CEO of Baltimore Washington Rapid Rail (BWRR), explains how this revolutionary technology offers the chance to raise rail safety standards throughout North America.
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NJ TRANSIT begin development on first ever sustainability plan
NJ TRANSIT have started producing a sustainability plan that will incorporate feedback from stakeholders to shape the future of rail sustainability at the company.
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The commissioning of the Madrid–Galicia high-speed rail line
Construction General Director and Managing Director of Adif Alta Velocidad, Juan Pablo Villanueva, explains the unique challenges posed by the Madrid–Galicia high-speed rail line and the benefits that the route offers to the two cities and the environment.
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Avanti West Coast introduces ‘Seat Picker’ function on app
The ‘Seat Picker’ feature gives Avanti West Coast app users the ability to select their ideal seat for their journey and view how busy trains are when booking journeys.
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RIA welcome announcement of £1.7 billion UK-Turkey rail deal
The deal for the construction of a 503km high-speed electric railway in Turkey has been welcomed by RIA, who supported the deal by working with ERG International UK.
