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Equip Trains with Data Collection Kits

19.06.2023

Northern to Equip Trains with Data Collection Kits to Improve Network Maintenance

Northern has unveiled its plans to install data collection kits on up to 40 trains to enhance predictive maintenance efforts on the rail network, , according to the railway portal Railway Supply, citing railway-news.
5G Network along Germany's Railway

19.06.2023

MDV-Funded Project to Establish 5G Network along Germany’s Railway

The Federal Ministry for Digital Affairs and Transport (BMDV) in Germany is providing funding for a project aimed at establishing a 5G network along the country's railway, according to the railway portal Railway Supply, citing railway-news.
Hybridization of diesel trains

16.06.2023

Hybridization of diesel trains is a realistic solution both technically and economically

SNCF Voyageurs is working on obtaining authorization for passenger operations of the electric-diesel hybrid double-decker train Coradia Polyvalent, which has been upgraded with batteries to enable emission-free operation on non-electrified or partially electrified lines, according to the railway portal Railway Supply citing Railway Gazette.
using biofuel in locomotive fleet

16.06.2023

Renfe to conduct trials using biofuel in locomotive fleet

The Spanish national carrier plans to begin a three-month trial of locomotives using biofuel from July, according to the railway journal Railway Supply, citing Rollingstock.
for refueling hydrogen fuel cell trains

15.06.2023

Supply of hydrogen fuel and establishment of infrastructure for refueling hydrogen fuel cell trains

Alstom and Air Products have reached an agreement on the supply of hydrogen fuel and the establishment of infrastructure for refueling hydrogen fuel cell trains in Poland, according to the railway portal Railway Supply, citing Railway Gazette.
Vectron Dual Mode

15.06.2023

Siemens invests 2 billion euros in a new global plan

Siemens is investing 2 billion euros in a new global plan, as announced by the German engineering and technology group on Thursday in response to the increasing demand driven by global challenges, according to the Railway Supply magazine.
Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC) Systems

14.06.2023

Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC) Systems in Hamburg Metro

The successful testing of a radio-based train control system has been reported in the Hamburg Metro, according to the railway portal Railway Supply, citing Alstom.
Manufacturer of shunting locomotives

13.06.2023

20 years ago, the first Bulgarian locomotive by Express Service OOD was released

An interesting moment from the history of the Bulgarian manufacturer of shunting locomotives, which took place exactly 20 years ago, is reported by the railway journal Railway Supply, citing Express Service OOD.
Battery-powered shunting locomotives

12.06.2023

Battery-powered shunting locomotives for the Japanese company J-TREC

Hokuriku Heavy Industries  has constructed two battery-powered shunting locomotives for the Japanese company J-TREC, according to the railway portal Railway Supply.
freight locomotive powered by battery

12.06.2023

Production of the first EMD Joule freight locomotive powered by battery

Aurizon, one of the leading Australian freight operators, has signed a contract with American company Progress Rail, a subsidiary of Caterpillar, for the construction of the first EMD Joule freight locomotive powered by battery, according to the railway portal Railway Supply.
locomotive safety system in rolling stock

09.06.2023

GTC will install the Estonian locomotive safety system in rolling stock

The program "FREE Rail" initiated by LTG: GTC will install the Estonian locomotive safety system in rolling stock, according to the Railway Supply journal.
hydrogen tram

08.06.2023

Hyundai Rotem plans to test a hydrogen tram

Hyundai Rotem, a company within the Hyundai Motor Group specializing in railway technology, defense systems, and energy solutions, is accelerating the commercial launch of the country's first hydrogen tram, according to the railway journal Railway Supply citing koreaherald.