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Deutsche Bahn has awarded contracts valued at well over €100 million to Vossloh
16 September 2024 (Germany) Vossloh and DB InfraGO AG, the Deutsche Bahn AG subsidiary in charge of rail infrastructure, are strengthening and expanding their long-standing, successful partnership. Deutsche Bahn relies on high-speed grinding and rail milling as essential technologies for forward-looking maintenance and has awarded contracts exceeding €100 million to Vossloh. These agreements encompass both corrective maintenance through rail milling and preventive rail maintenance using high-speed grinding. Rail milling and high-speed grinding are critical technologies for maintaining Deutsche Bahn's rail network, playing a pivotal role in extending the service life of the tracks and enhancing their future availability. Source https://www.vossloh.com/en/press/press-releases/detail/pressdetail_78016.html
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Read MoreTransPennine Express offers half-price tickets for students traveling on their services
10 September 2024 (UK) Students can now enjoy greater savings on rail travel by applying a straightforward code with TransPennine Express (TPE). As freshers move into their new halls and returning students head back to university, TPE is offering a money-saving code that provides half-price tickets to help them out. Darren Higgins, Commercial Director for TransPennine Express, said: “Whether you’re heading off to university, visiting friends or just fancy exploring a new city, you can now bag yourself a bargain with our student offer. “With our network serving more than 40 universities across the north of England and Scotland, we’re delighted to be able to offer 50% savings on rail travel to students.” Source https://mediacentre.tpexpress.co.uk/news/half-price-tickets-for-students-travelling-on-transpennine-express-services
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Read MoreKnorr-Bremse- Evolution of Braking
11 September 2024 (Munich) At InnoTrans 2024, Knorr-Bremse will showcase key development strategies and innovations through striking exhibits in the "Traffic Flow" solutions area. The captivating "Evolution of Braking" exhibit showcases cutting-edge digital-electropneumatic and groundbreaking digital-electromechanical braking systems, both highly optimized for modern technology. The "Future Rail Freight Transportation" concept emphasizes the digitalization and automation of rail freight, with the Digital Automatic Coupler (DAC) serving as a key enabler for industry-wide transformation. The continuous digitalization of subsystems, including Evac's sanitary systems from the Knorr-Bremse Group, enhances fleet reliability and operational stability. Source https://newsroom.knorr-bremse.com/en/dynamize-your-traffic-flow-knorr-bremse-technologies-for-increasing-transportation-capacity-and-availability-on-rail-networks/
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Read MoreSiemens Mobility is set to open the first high-speed rail manufacturing facility in the U.S.
09 September 2024 (US) Horseheads, New York, is set to host North America’s first high-speed rail manufacturing facility. This groundbreaking facility, the first of its kind in the U.S., will manufacture the nation’s first high-speed trains, the American Pioneer 220, set to run on Brightline West’s Las Vegas to Southern California route. The facility is anticipated to begin production in 2026. Source https://press.siemens.com/global/en/pressrelease/siemens-mobility-establish-americas-first-high-speed-rail-production-facility
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Read MoreSiemens Mobility and Ruhrbahn are digitizing the largest light rail interlocking system in Europe
04 September 2024 (Europe) Siemens Mobility and Ruhrbahn GmbH will update the control and safety technology from the 1970s in Essen and Mülheim an der Ruhr to digital by 2031, ensuring the system is future-ready. The partners recently signed a contract valued at approximately €180 million, which includes the digitalization of Europe’s largest light rail interlocking system at Essen Central Station. The modernization will enhance the reliability and energy efficiency of the interlocking system. Source https://press.siemens.com/global/en/pressrelease/siemens-mobility-and-ruhrbahn-digitalize-europes-largest-light-rail-interlocking
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Read MoreUAE: Today marks the 15th anniversary of the Dubai Metro
08 September 2024 (UAE) On Monday, 9 September, Dubai Metro celebrates its 15th anniversary, marking a major milestone in its role in transforming the city's urban transit system. Dubai Metro has transported 2.4 billion passengers over the past 15 years Mohammed bin Rashid envisioned the metro as the central component of Dubai’s transportation system, linking all parts of the emirate. As a testament to Dubai’s innovation and excellence, the metro has emerged as a crucial link between key areas throughout the city, offering dependable and eco-friendly transportation for both residents and visitors. Source https://www.rta.ae/wps/portal/rta/ae/home/news-and-media/all-news/NewsDetails/2.4-billion-riders-carried-by-dubai-metro-over-15-years
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Read MoreSydney: Progress on the Metro conversion of the T3 Bankstown Line
29 August 2024 (Sydney) Starting Monday, 30 September 2024, the T3 Bankstown Line between Sydenham and Bankstown will be closed to allow for the final conversion of the 130-year-old line to modern metro standards. Once the conversion is finished, passengers will benefit from a state-of-the-art metro line featuring trains every 4 minutes during peak times, along with fully accessible stations and services. Replacement bus services, called Southwest Link, will be free for all passengers throughout the entire conversion period, continuing until the anticipated completion date in late 2025. Source https://www.sydneymetro.info/article/update-metro-conversion-t3-bankstown-line
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Read MoreStadler unveils the prototype of the revolutionary RS ZERO in Berlin
29 August 2024 (Berlin) With the RS ZERO, the rail vehicle manufacturer introduces the successor to the highly successful Regio-Shuttle RS1 model. Two modern and eco-friendly drive technologies are available: hydrogen and battery. Both will allow CO2 emission-free operation on secondary lines in the future. Stadler is building on this proven technology while incorporating cutting-edge, eco-friendly drive systems. Source https://stadlerrail.com/en/media/article/stadler-presents-a-world-first-in-berlin/1739/ https://stadlerrail.com/media/pdf/2024_08_29_medienmitteilung_stadler_stellt_rs-zero_in_berlin_vor_final_en.pdf
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Read MoreKnorr-Bremse completes the acquisition of Alstom Signaling North America
02 September 2024 (Munich) After finalizing the Alstom Signaling North America deal, Knorr-Bremse acquires all signaling business operations along with a team of approximately 800 employees across six locations. This will allow Knorr-Bremse to enter North America’s lucrative market for signaling technologies (Control, Command, and Signaling – CCS), which the company plans to enhance and expand globally by developing new and digital solutions. Knorr-Bremse has acquired Alstom Signaling North America’s conventional signaling product portfolio, along with its sales, service, and manufacturing operations, primarily located in the USA and Canada. Source https://newsroom.knorr-bremse.com/en/signaling-technology-as-growth-market-knorr-bremse-finalizes-acquisition-of-alstom-signaling-north-america/
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Read MoreColas Rail, in partnership with Orascom Construction and Hitachi Rail, has secured a contract to renovate Cairo Metro's Line 1
2 September 2024 (Egypt) The consortium, led by Colas Rail and including Orascom Construction and Hitachi Rail A contract with the Egyptian National Authority for Tunnels (NAT) to renovate Line 1 of the Cairo Metro, valued at over 800 million euros. This line, the oldest in Egypt, serves as the backbone of Cairo's urban transport system, currently transporting over 1.5 million people daily. To address the growing demand for mobility in Cairo, the authorities have decided to enhance the city's transport capacity. Source https://www.hitachirail.com/press/#/pressreleases/colas-rail-with-orascom-construction-and-hitachi-rail-has-been-awarded-a-contract-to-renovate-line-1-of-cairo-metro-3340000
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Read MoreAlpha Trains increases its fleet with the addition of up to 70 new Vectrons
02 September 2024 (Europe) In July 2024, Alpha Trains and Siemens Mobility signed a framework agreement for the supply of up to 70 Vectron locomotives, starting with an initial order of 35 units. The framework agreement includes the delivery of various Vectron locomotive variants, such as Multi-System and Dual Mode units. The Vectron locomotives will be produced at Siemens Mobility's Munich-Allach facility, with the first delivery anticipated by the end of 2026. Source https://press.siemens.com/global/en/pressrelease/alpha-trains-expands-fleet-70-new-vectrons
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Read MoreThe Italian railway operator SSIF ordered additional narrow-gauge trains from Stadler
26 August 2024 (Bussnang) The Italian railway operator SSIF placed an order for additional narrow-gauge trains under the Framework Agreement signed in December 2022. The four-car electric trains, each measuring 64 meters in length and offering 144 seats, can also be reconfigured into shorter compositions with two or three cars to accommodate various operational needs. The signing of the new order reaffirms Stadler's leading position in the supply of narrow-gauge rolling stock, where the Swiss company is a market leader both in Italy and across Europe. Source https://stadlerrail.com/media/pdf/2024_0826_media_release_contract_ssif_en.pdf
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