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Indonesia: Launch of Southeast Asia's First Fast Train by President Joko Widodo

02 October 2023 (Jakarta, Indonesia) The  Whoosh  Jakarta  Bandung  Fast  railway,  the  country  of  Indonesia's  president  Joko  Widodo's  first  fast  railway  in  Southeast  Asia,  was  officially  opened. On  October  2,  2023,  the  Whoosh  Fast  Train  started  running  for  the  general  public. According  to  President  Jokowi,  the  350  km/h  fast  train  between  Jakarta  and  Bandung  is  the  first  of  its  kind  in  Southeast  Asia  and  Indonesia. “We call this fast train Whoosh. "This is the inspiration for the sound of a high-speed train and Whoosh is an abbreviation for Saving Time, Optimal Operation, Great System," said President Jokowi. The  fast  train  between  Jakarta  and  Bandung,  according  to  President  Jokowi,  represents  a  modernisation  of  public  transportation  that  is  effective,  ecologically  friendly,  and  integrated  with  other  means  of  transportation,  including  TOD  (Transit  Oriented  Development). Source https://dephub.go.id/post/read/presiden-joko-widodo-resmikan-kereta-cepat-pertama-di-asia-tenggara

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Through a long-term framework agreement with Banedanmark, Vossloh enhances its position in the Danish market

2 October 2023 (Denmark) The  world  leader  in  rail  infrastructure,  Vossloh,  is  maintaining  its  development  trajectory  and  sharply  increasing  its  market  share  in  Denmark's  lucrative  rail  infrastructure  industry. Two framework  contracts  for  the  delivery  of  switch  systems  and  related  spare  parts  with  a  duration  of  four  years  and  a  total  value  of  about  €40  million  have  recently  been  reached  with  the  state  rail  network  operator  "Banedanmark." Vossloh  will  build  a  local  production  facility  of  about  3,000  square  metres  near  to  Banedanmark's  concrete  sleeper  production  location  in  Fredericia,  Denmark,  in  order  to  better  supply  Banedanmark  with  the  preassembled  switch  systems. Source https://www.vossloh.com/en/press/press-releases/detail/pressdetail_66048.html

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The newest light rail vehicle for Mexico City has left the CRRC production line

23 September 2023 (Mexico) Recent  production  at  CRRC  Zhuzhou  resulted  in  the  first  articulated  light  rail  train  for  the  Mexico  City  Electric  Transportation  Authority  (STE). Light  rail  trains  produced  by  CRRC  are  now  operating  in  Mexico  City  for  the  first  time. The  travel  circumstances  in  Mexico  City's  heavily  populated  districts  will  be  greatly  improved  by  the  installation  of  the  STE  light  rail  train  and  the  metro  system. Source https://www.crrcgc.cc/en/g7389/s10408/t343044.aspx

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This autumn, rail tracks are being kept free by drones and leaf-busting trains

2 October 2023 (UK) In  order  to  maintain  traffic  on  the  West  Coast,  Chiltern  and  West  Midlands  main  lines  in  autumn,  a  special  fleet  of  'leaf-busting'  trains  has  begun  blasting  leaves  off  the  track. Six  specialised  trains  began  removing  leaf  litter  from  railway  lines  starting  in  mid-December. While  the  trees  are  losing  their  leaves,  they  will  treat  the  region's  100,946  miles  of  track. There  will  be  20%  more  track  treated  than  in  2022,  which  is  roughly  four  times  around  the  equator. Source https://www.networkrailmediacentre.co.uk/news/drones-and-leaf-busting-trains-keeping-rail-routes-clear-this-autumn

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At the 2023 RSSI C&S Exhibition, Hitachi Rail will unveil a new digital product suite

29 September 2023 (Indiana U.S.) At  the  upcoming  2023  Railway  Systems  Supplies,  Inc.  (RSSI)  Communication  &  Signalling  (C&S)  show  in  Indianapolis,  Indiana  from  October  1st–October  4th,  Hitachi  Rail  will  introduce  new  innovations  and  product  enhancements. In  order  to  assist  railways  get  the  most  return  on  their  investment  over  the  long  term,  the  business  will  showcase  the  most  recent  digital  train  control  and  signalling  solutions  for  both  freight  and  passenger  rail. The  PTC  Onboard  (Positive  Train  Control),  Gen  II  M23  &  M3  Switch  Machine,  the  DGTRACK  audio  frequency  track  circuit,  and  the  ViPro®  processor  for  MicroLok  II  are  just  a  few  of  the  new  breakthroughs  that  Hitachi  Rail  will  unveil  in  the  automation  and  digitalization  sectors. Source https://www.hitachirail.com/press/#/pressreleases/hitachi-rail-unveils-new-digital-product-suite-at-2023-rssi-c-and-s-exhibition-3276499

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The memorandum of cooperation on disaster prevention and relief is signed by the MRTA and the Rom Sai Rescue Foundation together

02 October 2023 ( Thailand ) Governor  of  the  Mass  Rapid  Transit  Authority  of  Thailand  (MRTA),  Mr.  Phakaphong  Sirikantaramas,  and  President  of  the  Rom  Sai  Rescue  Foundation,  Mr.  Wichan  Minchainan. participated  in  the  MRTA  and  the  Rom  Sai  Rescue  Foundation's  signing  of  an  agreement  of  understanding  on  disaster  prevention  and  relief. In  order  to  assist  and  integrate  cooperation  in  disaster  prevention  and  relief  operations  in  the  MRTA  electric  train  system  area,  by  co-signing  the  aforementioned  memorandum  of  understanding. The  Rom  Sai  Foundation  is  happy  to  assist  with  catastrophe  relief  and  prevention. The  MRTA  is  willing  to  support  knowledge  and  training  linked  to  disaster  prevention  and  relief  in  the  area,  which  may  include  taking  part  in  operations  to  help  disaster  victims  and  lessen  their  suffering  in  the  MRTA  electric  train  system  area. Source https://www.mrta.co.th/en/news-release/14436

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To Create the Indigenous Communication-Based Train Control (i-CBTC) System, DMRC and BEL Sign a Memorandum of Understanding

13 September 2023 (India) A  Memorandum  of  Understanding  (MOU)  was  signed  today  by  the  Delhi  Metro  Rail  Corporation  (DMRC)  and  Bharat  Electronics  Limited  (BEL)  to  build  an  indigenous  Communication  Based  Train  Control  system  (i-CBTC). By  working  together,  DMRC  and  BEL  hope  to  advance  innovation,  cut  costs,  and  promote  self-reliance  in  the  area  of  train  control  signalling  systems,  ushering  in  a  new  era  of  rail  transport  in  India. This  innovative  collaboration  supports  the  'Make  in  India'  project,  which  is  supported  by  the  Indian  government's  Ministry  of  Housing  &  Urban  Affairs  (MoHUA). The  Delhi  Metro  has  advanced  significantly  as  a  result  of  the  i-CBTC  project. DMRC  seeks  to  improve  passenger  services  while  effectively  using  rail  infrastructure  by  implementing  this  state-of-the-art  Communication-Based  Train  Control  System  (CBTC),  which  is  widely  used  by  top  metros  globally. Source https://www.delhimetrorail.com/pages/en/pressrelease_details/dmrc-and-bel-sign-mou-to-develop-indigenous-commun

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Nearly $200M in Federal Grants Awarded to Amtrak

25 September, 2023 (US) The  Federal  Railroad  Administration's  Consolidated  Rail  Infrastructure  and  Safety  Improvements  (CRISI)  competitive  grant  programme  has  awarded  Amtrak  and  partners  almost  $200  million. Four  projects  will  be  supported  by  this  money  in  the  Gulf  Coast  states  and  the  Northeast  Corridor,  which  passes  through  eight  states  and  the  District  of  Columbia. Delivering  on  the  Infrastructure  Investment  and  Jobs  Act's  (IIJA)  objective  for  enlarged  and  improved  passenger  rail  requires  these  new  CRISI  grant  awards,  which  represent  a  significant  milestone. Source https://media.amtrak.com/2023/09/amtrak-awarded-nearly-200m-in-federal-grants/

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Doncaster welcomes the opening of a brand-new operational training academy by Network Rail and Freightliner

28 September 2023 (UK) Network  Rail  and  Freightliner  invited  business  leaders  on  September  27,  2023,  to  mark  the  formal  opening  of  its  second  Operational  Training  Academy,  which  is  housed  in  the  Doncaster  Frenchgate  Centre. The  East  Coast  Main  Line  -  South's  in-cab  digital  signalling  will  be  implemented,  and  the  Operational  Training  Academy  will  train  Freightliner's  goods  train  drivers  for  it. The  academy,  financed  by  Network  Rail  as  a  component  of  the  East  Coast  Digital  Programme  (ECDP),  is  a  significant  achievement  for  both  ECDP  and  Freightliner  as  it  serves  as  the  second  facility  for  driver  upskilling  in  ERTMS  operations. Source https://www.networkrailmediacentre.co.uk/news/network-rail-and-freightliner-open-a-brand-new-operational-training-academy-in-doncaster

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Another contract for the delivery of Chinese rail fastening systems is won by Vossloh

20 September 2023 (China) Systems  are  used  to  build  two  high-speed  lines. An  order  worth  approximately  €20  million Deliveries  anticipated  for  2024's  second  half For  another  assignment,  Vossloh  has  been  asked  to  provide  rail  fastening  systems  for  a  few  segments  of  two  high-speed  lines  being  built  in  central  China. One  line,  about  300  kilometres  long,  will  connect  Shiyan,  a  hub  for  the  automobile  industry  in  Hubei  province,  with  Xi'an,  the  capital  of  Shaanxi  province. The  other  route,  which  is  roughly  twice  as  long,  will  cut  the  distance  between  the  central  Chinese  megacities  of  Chongqing  and  Wanzhou  significantly  once  it  is  finished. Again,  the  execution  will  be  handled  by  Kunshan-based  Vossloh  AG  subsidiary  Vossloh  Fastening  Systems  China  Co.  Ltd. Source https://www.vossloh.com/en/press/press-releases/detail/pressdetail_65600.html

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200 years of train travel will be celebrated with every ounce of energy

27 September 2023 (UK) There  will  be  celebrations  throughout  2025  to  honour  the  200th  anniversary  of  the  invention  of  the  modern  railway. Beginning  on  September  27,  1825,  the  Stockton  &  Darlington  Railway  connected  individuals,  communities,  and  ideas,  ultimately  changing  the  course  of  history. Three  councils—Darlington,  Durham,  Stockton-on-Tees,  and  Tees  Valley  Combined  Authority—along  with  other  local,  national,  and  international  partners  have  come  together  to  deliver  a  number  of  internationally  significant  projects  throughout  the  bicentennial  year  to  commemorate  that  historic  first  voyage,  which  took  place  200  years  ago. Source https://www.networkrailmediacentre.co.uk/news/full-steam-ahead-200-years-of-train-travel-to-be-marked-with-celebrations

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Major renovations are made at Canterbury Station

22 September 2023 (New South Wales, Australia) In  order  to  upgrade  10  stations  along  the  T3  Bankstown  line  to  metro  standards,  brand-new  elevators  have  just  opened  at  Canterbury  Station. Since  the  station  opened  in  1895,  the  two  new  elevators  allow  all  passengers  full  access  to  the  transportation  centre. A  renovated  plaza  area,  a  new  pedestrian  ramp,  new  steps  with  canopies  to  get  from  the  station's  concourse  to  platform  levels,  and  new  elevators  are  all  available  to  commuters  at  Canterbury  Station  to  further  improve  accessibility  at  the  station's  128-year-old  structure. Source https://www.sydneymetro.info/article/canterbury-station-receives-major-makeover

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