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Texas Central signs design-build contract to build Texas high-speed train
The joint-venture contract has brought the beginning of construction for the Texas Central high-speed rail line between Houston and Dallas one step closer.
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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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Greenbrier introduces advanced covered hopper railcar for grain transport
Specifically made for grain, the covered hopper railcar introduces the Tsunami Gate - a state-of-the-art door and hatch system that permits shippers to customise the discharge speed of grain.
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PhosAgro and United Wagon Company (UWC) sign new supply contract
The contracts will see an additional 56 molten sulphur tank cars added to the United Wagon Company (UWC) fleet, complete with thermal insulation and heating system facilities.
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Scotland plans to decarbonise its railways by 2035
The First Minister of Scotland has set out plans to reduce Scotland's contribution to climate change through initiatives such as introducing hydrogen-powered trains.
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Transport for Wales has taken delivery of rolling stock from Greater Anglia
Transport for Wales has accepted the delivery of new rolling stock to provide a high standard of on-board passenger experience and increase capacity.
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What’s driving demand in the rolling stock management market?
A recent study has identified the global rolling stock management market is projected to grow from USD 42.8 billion in 2019 to reach USD 58.4 billion by 2025. But what are the key factors driving this growth?
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Smartron locomotives head for operation in Bulgaria and Romania
Available in Germany since March 2018, Siemens Mobility's Smartron locomotive has now been ordered by operators in Bulgaria and Romania.
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Northern announce introduction of new electric trains between Blackpool and Liverpool
From Monday 9 September 2019, Blackpool will be one of the first towns in the North of England to receive Northern’s brand-new trains to connect the town with key cities and region across the network.
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TEXOL Group acquires articulated tank rolling stock for transporting LPG
The United Wagon Company (UWC) will supply 400 articulated LPG tank rolling stock to the TEXOL Group by early 2021 following the 400 already purchased at the beginning of 2019.
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KfW IPEX-Bank finances new European operating lease platform for freight rolling stock
The acquisition of new freight rolling stock, financed by the KfW IPEX-Bank, which is thought to be in the region of €211 million, will be more efficient than the equipment it is replacing.
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Federal grant awarded for new Amtrak Midwest passenger rolling stock
Expected to enter service from 2020, the new rolling stock will increase seating capacity and improve accessibility for disabled passengers.
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Alstom delivers first Coradia Polyvalent regional trains
The Coradia Polyvalent Léman Express trains are hoped to increase the number of people using public transport for commuting, which is currently at just 16 per cent.
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DB Cargo continue push for digitalisation across fleet
DB Cargo will equip its entire fleet with intelligent sensors and telematics by 2020 in a bid to promote digitalisation across the board.
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NordWestBahn extends leasing contract with Alpha Trains
VRR and NWL renew Emscher-Münsterland-Netz contract with eight diesel multiple units with Transdev subsidiary NordWestBahn for a further seven years.
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Russian Railways see passenger increase between January and July 2019
As the industry strives to transport more patrons, Russian Railways has seen an increase of nearly 13 per cent in passenger traffic since the beginning of 2019.
