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Network Rail deploys leaf-busting machines to tackle autumn
Network Rail's fleet of autumn RHTT and MPV treatment trains treated 895,217 miles of track in 2019 – the equivalent of travelling to the moon three and a half times.
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Creating a safer procedure for servicing PRASA motor coaches
Peter Blaine and Pieter Conradie from the University of Stellenbosch look at the tools and methods available to remove components from the armature shafts or traction motors of motor coaches of the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA).
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EBA recognises two DB subsidiaries as independent certification bodies
Railway Approvals Germany GmbH and DB Systemtechnik GmbH have been recognised as independent certification and inspection bodies.
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270 trains to benefit from £55 million modernisation programme
GTR and Porterbrook’s Project Aurora will see the fleet updated to include real-time passenger information, charging points and performance monitoring technology for improved reliability.
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Innovative solutions keep Metro Trains Melbourne rolling stock on track
Metro Trains Melbourne (Metro) is keeping its trains maintained to the highest standard to improve the experience for passengers, with the latest technical upgrades keeping fleets performing at their best.
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Expert panel: A digital future for rail freight
As part of our A Digital Future for Rail Freight In-Depth Focus, Global Railway Review asked this panel of experts: Do you think the rail freight sector has a positive attitude towards innovation to increase the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of rail freight transportation?
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Vy Tåg AB chooses Bombardier to maintain its Night Train fleet in Sweden
Bombardier Transportation has signed a four-year fleet maintenance contract with Norwegian transport operator Vy Tåg AB to maintain its Night Train fleet in Sweden. The contract also includes an option for a further two years of services.
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GB Railfreight agrees new locomotive maintenance deal with DB Cargo UK
GB Railfreight (GBRf) has announced a new three-year deal with DB Cargo UK to undertake the maintenance of 10 Class 60 locomotives, as well as providing technical in-field support.
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TOCs Management Series: Q&A with Mark Hopwood, Interim Managing Director, South Western Railway
In the next instalment of our TOCs Management Series, Mark Hopwood, Interim Managing Director of South Western Railway (SWR), explains how the operator is on a journey of evolution that includes addressing train performance, focusing on sustainability strategies, deploying cutting-edge technology and adopting an open and honest approach with both…
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Lineas signs maintenance contract for overhaul of 30 locomotives
Under the contract, Voith will be responsible for the major overhaul of 30 Lineas locomotives over the next four and a half years.
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The Internet of Things: Machine learning applied on MBTA commuter railroads
Ryan Coholan, Chief Railroad Officer at the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA), discusses the benefits of introducing new technologies across the rail industry and how MBTA has successfully applied IoT to the maintenance of its locomotive fleets.
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Dellner: Thinking global, acting local – reacting to customer requirements
Dellner is reacting to its customers’ and national requirements for localisation by establishing local workshops in order to provide an efficient locals-with-locals model.
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Additive Manufacturing at ÖBB: Innovation in railway maintenance
Felix Spiess, Project Manager Additive Manufacturing (AM) and Supply Chain Development Manager, ÖBB-Technische Services GmbH, discusses the implementation of AM at ÖBB and the challenges created by changing the manufacturing and production processes to accommodate the innovative solution.
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Working together to advance Additive Manufacturing in rail
SJ AB – Sweden’s leading train operating company – is already benefitting from the use of Additive Manufacturing (AM), but its Digital Project Manager, Andreas Stjernudde, writes that, to truly realise the potential of this technology, industry collaboration is vital.
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Battling winter weather and managing passenger expectations
Mark Oakley, Professional Head of Rolling Stock at the Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB), writes about the guidance designed to help track and train work together to stay on top of roles and responsibilities during winter weather.