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Battery-powered switcher developed by Progress Rail in conjuction with Vale
Progress Rail has developed a new battery-powered switcher locomotive to be available globally, working in collaboration with its South American customer, Vale.
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Rolling Stock Orders/Developments
The term rolling stock in the rail transportation industry refers to any vehicle that moves along a railway track. Global Railway Review’s coverage of rolling stock includes developments and orders placed in mainline and high-speed passenger trains, plus rail freight locomotives and heavy-haul wagons.
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Harsco Rail signs its first ever rail grinder contract with Hungarian Railways
The $10.3 million order is Harsco Rail's first grinder contract for MÁV FKG Kft-t, which manages all maintenance and renovation of Hungary's national railway network.
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Amtrak hits FY2019 sustainability targets, according to report
According to its FY2019 Sustainability Report, Amtrak has achieved all energy, fuel, recycling and emissions targets.
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First TRAXX MS3 locomotives placed into commercial trial operation in the Czech Republic
The modern locomotives will enable ČD Cargo to offer its customers additional services, thanks to the increased power and efficiency of the rolling stock.
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Bombardier signs contract to supply NCTD with 11 new COASTER commuter rail cars
With the purchase of these rail cars, the North County Transit District will be able to significantly increase service frequencies to 30-minute headways and begin to replace current legacy COASTER coaches and cab cars over the coming years.
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Deutsche Bahn invests one billion EUR in 30 new ICE trains
From 2022, the trains will initially run on routes between the state of North Rhine-Westphalia and Munich via the high-speed Cologne-Rhine-Main line, increasing DB’s daily passenger capacity on these routes by 13,000 seats.
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New rolling stock arrives in Moldova for operating on CFM’s network
Twelve modern diesel locomotives - purchased thanks to joint financing from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, the European Investment Bank and the European Union - have arrived in Moldova's capital.
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South Wales Metro project moves forward with railway transformational works
Transport for Wales (TfW) will soon begin essential transformational works on railway lines throughout South Wales, paving way for a world-class transport network that will transform people’s lives in Wales and the borders.
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The importance of aerosol extinguishing systems for the rail sector
Paul van Trigt, CEO of Aero-X AG, explains the importance of aerosol extinguishing systems for the rail sector, and how the company can offer customised solutions to meet different requirements.
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CAPTRAIN España signs agreement to lease new EURO6000 locomotives
CAPTRAIN España has signed a framework contract with Alpha Trains for up to 21 units of the new full electric EURO6000 Stadler locomotives.
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Hitachi Rail and Hyperdrive join forces to develop battery train technology
The exclusive agreement between Hitachi Rail and Hyperdrive Innovation will see the companies develop battery packs to power zero-emission trains and create a battery hub in the North East of England.
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Hungarian Railways orders additional hybrid tram-trains from Stadler
MÁV-START Zrt. - the Hungarian passenger service operator - has exercised its contract right and ordered four additional bi-mode CITYLINK tram-trains from Stadler.
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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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Transforming Argentina’s railway, driven by a plan for recovery
Pablo Martorelli, President of the Argentine Institute of Railways (IAF), discusses the difficulties that Argentina’s railway industry has faced in the past, but explains that a focused 30-point recovery programme is key to rebuilding the railway over the coming years.
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Bombardier receives order for 11 OMNEO Premium trains from SNCF
Representing the second order from SNCF for the Normandy region, Bombardier will supply 11 additional OMNEO Premium double-deck EMU trains.
