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Metrolink receives USDOT funding for safety and operations improvements
USDOT has awarded Metrolink with $10.7 million in Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) Grant Program funding.
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Goldschmidt combines international services with new brand
One hundred and twenty-five years after the patenting of the Thermit® welding process, Goldschmidt has now combined all of its companies under one brand.
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Norfolk Southern deploys locomotive-based autonomous track system
Norfolk Southern's new system provides a more robust and cost-effective way to continuously monitor track performance in near real-time.
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Deutsche Bahn: Avoiding the impact of winter weather
Deutsche Bahn, Germany’s railway operator and infrastructure owner, is well prepared for winter. Read on to learn about the various activities and techniques they use to keep tracks and trains operational when the cold weather hits.
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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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SPENO International SA and MATISA Materiel Industriel SA: Over 20 years of successful partnership
The identical cultures and language shared by SPENO International SA and MATISA Materiel Industriel SA have allowed both companies to create a very successful partnership in technical cooperation for over 20 years. André Zurbrugg, Sales Engineer at MATISA, explains more.
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In-Depth Focus: Winter Operations
Keeping railway networks operational and safeguarding rolling stock from damage and impairment is crucial during harsh winter weather. Read on to find out how advanced planning can help predict and prepare for bad weather, and how strong teamwork between colleagues and different stakeholders goes a long way when battling winter…
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Undertaking the biggest modernisation in the history of Polish railways
Andrzej Adamczyk, Poland’s Minister of Infrastructure, writes that the country’s much‑needed railway investment programme is helping to deliver a modernised rail network that benefits both passengers and rail freight.
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Storm-proof signalling on stilts helping to minimise rail network disruption
A storm-damaged section of the UK’s West Coast main line in Cumbria was recently reopened in less than 24 hours, thanks to raised signalling equipment by Network Rail.
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Network Rail awards portable plant contract to VP Plc
The six-year contract will see VP Plc be responsible for the hire, supply and maintenance of portable plant for Network Rail.
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Disruption reduction technology to be tested on Finnish rail infrastructure
The technology being tested by the Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency aims to enhance the monitoring of the condition of rail switches.
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Ricardo Rail to support the South Korea Great Train eXpress project
Ricardo Rail will provide multi-discipline system engineering services and and act as the dedicated ISA team for Seoul's new high-speed commuter network.
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Network Rail unveils plans to better protect vital rail line in south Devon
The line is currently the only one connecting Cornwall and Devon with the rest of the UK and needs to be better protected from cliff falls, land slips and damage caused by extreme weather.
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Exploring next generation track maintenance activities
17 January 2020 | By Sensonic
This Webinar explored the latest technology and solutions available to the rail industry to deliver next generation track maintenance activities.
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€86 billion modernisation programme approved for German rail network
The LuFV III programme will modernise and renew the infrastructure of the current rail network in Germany, including tracks, stations and signalling.
