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CrossCountry to introduce increased capacity trains across the Midlands
The new, longer trains will see the addition of 20,000 seats available for passengers travelling on the CrossCountry network.
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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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Grand Central invests £21 million in trains to serve its new North West route
Five trains and 24 coaches have been leased to Grand Central for operation on its new route between Blackpool North and London Euston.
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What is the RSSB doing to ensure Great Britain’s rail is on track to be net carbon zero by 2050?
For our 'Improving Rail's Environmental Impact' series, Andrew Kluth, Lead Carbon Specialist of Sustainable Development at RSSB, explains the scope of the ongoing research and development necessary to address Great Britain’s rail challenges of decarbonisation and removing diesel-only trains from the railway.
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Northern introduces nine additional trains from new fleet into operation
Of the original order, 75 per cent of the 101 trains are now in service, with the remainder expected to be put into operation by the end of May 2020.
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Amtrak begins high-speed testing of first Acela trainset
The first trainset of Amtrak's new 28-train Acela fleet will undergo testing in preparation for service throughout the Northeast Corridor in 2021.
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Alstom signs MoU for the acquisition of Bombardier Transportation
Following Alstom's acquisition of Bombardier Transportation, the company will have a backlog of approximately €75 billion and revenues of €15.5 billion.
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DB Regio orders 18 three-part Mireo trainsets from Siemens Mobility
The Mireo trainsets are set for operation on the Lausitz regional network following DB Regio winning the contract for the network in December 2019.
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Akiem Group signs agreement to acquire rolling stock leasing business
Following the acquisition of Macquarie Europe Rail’s rolling stock leasing business, Akiem Group now owns a diverse portfolio of over 600 locomotives.
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Fleet management technology to be introduced in Manila by PNR
The new technology will provide the Philippines’ public rail operator with an all-in railway fleet operation, management and planning system to be used on Manila's local commuter trains.
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Global Railway Review Issue 1 2020
This issue includes articles from Poland's Transport Minister about the country's much-needed railway investment programme, In-Depth Focus sections on Additive Manufacturing, Winter Operations and the Future Railway Mobile Communication System (FRMCS), plus much more.
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Laude Smart orders additional 200 freight cars from UWC
UWC, the largest producer of freight cars in Russia, will build the additional flat cars at their Tikhvin production site.
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ATO test train transports passengers in the Netherlands for the first time
The test marks the first time passengers have been on-board an ATO train in the Netherlands, which can accelerate and brake automatically.
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GURU® railroad freeze protection drain valves for locomotives and passenger trains
Prepare for a freeze-free winter with the GURU® for water cooled locomotives and the GURU PC® for passenger trains potable water-bearing systems.
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ŽSSK reveals RegioPanter EMU for the Žilina and Trenčín region
Representing a €160 million investment from ŽSSK, the new EMUs will provide passengers with a wide range of modernised benefits.
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UWC receives RC FRT certification for two articulated hopper cars
The hopper cars have the potential to increase Russia's rail network’s carrying capacity and reduce the price of transporting freight.
