All Vehicle maintenance & reliability articles – Page 3
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ArticleFrom manual checks to smart operations: The MONITOR project for freight rail
Antoine Belleguie, Innovation Project Manager, Strategy & Development Direction, Rail Logistics Europe (SNCF Group) shares the potential of digital monitoring in optimising train operations through real-time data – if rail freight can move beyond historic operational practices.
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NewsDoncaster unveils The Gresley Institute to train next generation of rail industry professionals
Network Rail has reopened Doncaster’s railway training centre as The Gresley Institute, providing state-of-the-art facilities and STEM-focused learning for future rail industry professionals.
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NewsTurkey begins building national high-speed train factory to boost domestic rail production and reduce imports
Turkey has started constructing its first national high-speed train factory in Sakarya, aiming to strengthen domestic rail production, create jobs, and reduce foreign dependency.
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WebinarRail cyber-security in a time of technological and regulatory transformation
Join our expert webinar on railway cyber-security. Explore how AI, Telco tools, standards, and regulations converge to protect modern rail networks and ensure reliable service.
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NewsHitachi Rail becomes first transport company globally to use NVIDIA IGX Thor for real-time AI
Hitachi Rail integrates NVIDIA IGX Thor into its HMAX platform, bringing real-time AI processing to trains and infrastructure, improving efficiency, reliability, and predictive maintenance.
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NewsAlstom begins building ten new Elizabeth line trains in Derby to boost capacity and jobs
Construction has started on ten new Class 345 trains at Alstom Derby to meet growing passenger demand, support UK jobs, and expand the Elizabeth line.
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NewsWest Midlands Railway completes £70 million Tyseley depot upgrade
Tyseley Traction Maintenance Depot has been redeveloped with modern facilities, solar power and extended capacity to improve train reliability and reduce delays for passengers.
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NewsSouth Eastern Railway is expanding its innovative on-board camera programme
South Eastern Railway is fitting more trains with AI-powered cameras to spot faults early, prevent delays and improve safety for passengers across its network.
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NewsDB ESG opens Rail Technology Hub to drive UK rail innovation
DB ESG has opened a new Rail Technology Hub in Derby to accelerate engineering innovation, sustainability and collaboration across the UK rail sector.
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NewsAmtrak invests $30 million to improve accessibility at five North Dakota stations
Amtrak has upgraded five North Dakota stations with $30 million in accessibility improvements, enhancing safety, comfort, and passenger experience along the Empire Builder route.
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News£4.5m upgrade begins on Kyle of Lochalsh railway to improve reliability and safety
Network Rail has started a £4.5 million upgrade on the Kyle line, replacing track and inspecting structures to ensure safer, more reliable journeys.
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News£100m train upgrade boosts comfort and reliability across the South East’s busiest rail networks
A £100m five-year upgrade of 304 Electrostar trains improves comfort, reliability, and sustainability for Southern, Gatwick Express, Great Northern, and Southeastern passengers.
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Singapore LTA upgrades railway CCTV network with Nokia and Hitachi Rail to enhance passenger safety
The Land Transport Authority of Singapore has deployed Nokia Optical LAN and IP/MPLS solutions with Hitachi Rail to improve CCTV coverage and rail security.
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Piccadilly Line upgrade to receive independent quality assurance services
DB ESG and DB Systemtechnik will provide independent quality assurance for TfL’s new Piccadilly line trains, ensuring design, build, and testing meet strict standards.
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NewsEurostar RMT members to ballot for potential Strike
RMT will ballot Eurostar workers for possible strike action, citing unsafe conditions, poor management, and lack of investment despite strong company revenues.
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NewsAlstom Spain wins Brunel Award for FGC train modernisation project enhancing passenger comfort
Alstom’s refurbishment of 22 FGC trains has won a Brunel Award, improving accessibility, comfort, security, and extending service life by up to 15 years.
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NewsArriva Group acquires RTS Infrastructure to expand UK rail maintenance and construction capabilities
Arriva Group has acquired RTS Infrastructure, adding rail maintenance, depot capacity and design and construction services to strengthen its UK rail operations.
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NewsNorthern City Line has upgraded its entire fleet of 25 Class 717
Govia Thameslink Railway and Siemens Mobility have upgraded all Class 717 trains to ETCS version 3.6.0, improving reliability, safety, and capacity on the Northern City Line.
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NewsNew £46.5 million train depot opens in Huddersfield to support Transpennine route upgrade services
A new £46.5 million light maintenance depot has opened in Huddersfield, supporting the Transpennine Route Upgrade with modern facilities for diesel, electric and bi-mode trains.
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NewsCanadian National Rail has released its Winter Plan for its most challenging months of the year
Canadian National Rail has launched its 2025-2026 Winter Plan, highlighting $3 billion investment, predictive technologies, and partnerships to strengthen resilience and maintain reliable service during extreme conditions.