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Before the Levenmouth rail link opens, the community is encouraged to drop-in events
18 April 2024 (UK) Before the Levenmouth rail link opens, Network Rail is asking the public to three community drop-in sessions. Co-hosted by ScotRail, the sessions will offer information on how to use the new Cameron Bridge and Leven stations, as well as purchase tickets and make accommodations for accessibility. In addition, members of the railway staff will talk about issues like riding a bike and what happens when services are disrupted. They will also share easy safety tips for using the train and passing through stations. Source https://www.networkrailmediacentre.co.uk/news/community-invited-to-drop-in-events-ahead-of-levenmouth-rail-link-opening
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Read MoreAlstom will supply new trains for the Santo Domingo Metro's Line 2 expansion
17 April 2024 (Santo Domingo) Alstom and the Transport Reordering Office (OPRET) have inked a new contract for the production, provision, and commissioning of eight (8) brand-new Metropolis family trains, each consisting of three (3) cars, for use on Santo Domingo Metro Line 2C. The new contract is a significant step forward for Alstom's presence in the Dominican Republic and is completely financed by a credit from the Central American Bank of Economic Integration (BCIE). Five stations are being built as part of the 7.3-kilometer Santo Domingo Metro Line 2C, which is a component of the Teleférico de Santo Domingo integrated transportation system. Source https://www.alstom.com/press-releases-news/2024/4/alstom-will-provide-new-trains-extension-line-2-santo-domingo-metro
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Read MoreWith 100 days remaining, Eurostar is on course for the 2024 Olympics in Paris
17 April 2024 (London, UK) Almost 415,000 tickets have been sold for travel to the Games across the Eurostar network, which is preparing to carry athletes and spectators to the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris. More than 2,000 Olympic and Paralympic athletes are expected to travel with Eurostar. In order to ensure that passengers enjoy an experience worthy of a medal, Eurostar is expanding its services and hiring more employees to assist passengers in stations. As part of this effort, volunteers from within the company are being invited to take on a "Games Maker"-style position as passengers depart for Paris. Source https://mediacentre.eurostar.com/mc_view?language=&article_Id=ka4Rz000004eS05IAE
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Read MoreOn April 16th, the Indian Railways commemorated its 171st anniversary
17 April 2024 (India) On April 16th, the Indian Railways commemorated its 171st anniversary. Indian Railways is one of the busiest railway networks globally, transporting millions of passengers and tons of freight every day. Indian Railways is the fourth-largest railway network in the world by size, spanning over 67,000 kilometers (41,580 miles) of track and connecting thousands of towns and cities across the country. The first train in India ran from Mumbai (then Bombay) to Thane on April 16, 1853. This historic journey covered a distance of 34 kilometers (21 miles) and marked the beginning of the Indian railway system. The locomotive used for this journey was named "Three B". The train was a significant milestone in India's transportation history and laid the foundation for the extensive railway network that exists in the country today.
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Read MoreThe Better Offer from Canadian National Railway
April 12, 2024 (Canada) Federal conciliators assisted in the negotiation process between CN and the TCRC union, which took place between April 10 and 12, 2024. In this discussion, CN presented the union with an enhanced offer that included significant upgrades. There has been a $5/hour rise in the suggested hourly rates. Workers who are hired prior to the agreement's ratification will have employment security and won't be at risk of being laid off. Salaries of workers who now make more than the suggested hourly rate will be safeguarded. Source https://www.cn.ca/en/news/2024/04/20240412-tcrc-update
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Read MoreThe Penang LRT will be well worth the trouble
02 Apr 2024 (George Town, Penang, Malaysia) The final cost is approximately RM10.5 billion. According to Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow, the Penang LRT Mutiara Line project has completed all required procedures, and its cost can only be assessed once proposals and terms have been finalized. Although there may be some inconveniences during the construction phase, the finished project will benefit the state in the long run in a number of ways. Source https://gamuda.com.my/2024/04/penang-lrt-will-be-worth-the-hassle/news/
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Read MoreAlstom's railway bogie frame plant in Mátranovák, Hungary, will use a development program of HUF six billion to boost manufacturing capacity
11 April 2024 (Hungary) Alstom's railway bogies manufacturing facilities in Mátranovák will increase its production capacity as part of the Mátranovak 2030 development. The location plans to modernize the equipment, restructure the production processes, and hire 150 new employees. The corporation implements the job-creating investment with the assistance of the Hungarian government. Source https://www.alstom.com/press-releases-news/2024/4/alstoms-railway-bogie-frame-factory-matranovak-hungary-increase-its-production-capacity-huf-six-billion-development-program
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Read MoreThe £4 billion train control systems framework by Network Rail will transform signaling in the United Kingdom
10 April 2024 (UK) With a combination of conventional signalling and digital control, contemporary equipment will increase nationwide reliability on Britain's railways from Carlisle to Brighton as part of Network Rail's £4 billion, ten-year signalling strategy. Under its Train Control Systems Framework, contracts for the supply of traditional and digital signaling services have been given to six organizations. The £4 billion framework will be in place from 2024 to 2034 (£3 billion will go toward digital signaling and £1 billion for conventional signaling). Conventional signalling (Alstom,AtkinsRealis,Hitachi,Siemens) Digital signalling (using European Train Control System technology)(Alstom,AtkinsRealis and CAF,Siemens,Thales and VolkerRail) Source https://www.networkrailmediacentre.co.uk/news/network-rails-gbp-4bn-train-control-systems-framework-to-revolutionise-signalling-across-britain
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Read MoreAmtrak Chooses Wilmington Unified Operations Center Construction Contractor
4 April, 2024 (Wilmington, Delaware, US) Wohlsen Construction Company, a Wilmington, Delaware-based company, was chosen by Amtrak to be the recipient of the Unified Operations Center (UOC) Facility Project award. The procurement was competitive and started in August 2023, leading to the award. Wohlsen Construction Company and Amtrak will work together to develop the Renaissance Center's build-out and build conference rooms, workspaces, an operations center, a Tier-3 data center, video wall systems, and modifications to the building's mechanical and electrical systems. Source https://media.amtrak.com/2024/04/amtrak-selects-construction-contractor-for-wilmington-unified-operations-center/
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Read MoreIn Ortenau, the first trains to enter passenger service relied on batteries rather than fuel
8 April , 2024 ( Germany ) On April 8, 2024, Siemens Mobility's first four battery-powered trains go into regular operation, making their debut in Germany. A private inaugural excursion from Offenburg to Oberkirch and back marked the formal start. Winfried Hermann, the state of Baden-Württemberg's minister of transportation, was among the many invited guests who joined the trip. Trains running in the Ortenau region that use the battery hybrid drive of the Mireo Plus B are more environmentally friendly than those that run on diesel. Source https://press.siemens.com/global/en/pressrelease/batteries-instead-diesel-first-trains-passenger-service-ortenau
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Read MoreTRU extends gratitude to customers following ten days of Huddersfield upgrading work
8 April 2024 (UK) Passengers traveling through Huddersfield on the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) are being thanked for their understanding and cooperation during the ten-day closure of a portion of the train line. Major rail upgrades between Huddersfield and Ravensthorpe were finished between Friday, March 29 and Sunday, April 7. Replacement bus services and diversion routes were used to keep passengers moving while the upgrades were being completed. Source https://www.networkrailmediacentre.co.uk/news/tru-thanks-passengers-after-10-days-of-upgrade-work-in-huddersfield
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Read MoreFirst METRONET train built in the region sets out on the inaugural trip
7 April 2024 ( Western Australia ) A significant first for local manufacturing, the first passenger train built in Western Australia in over 30 years has made its inaugural trip. 246 new C-series railcars in total will be produced locally in Western Australia. After a 50-minute return trip on the Joondalup Line from Stadium Station, hundreds of workers and community members boarded the new METRONET C-series train with Premier Roger Cook and Transport Minister Rita Saffioti. Source https://www.wa.gov.au/government/media-statements/Cook-Labor-Government/First-locally-made-METRONET-train-makes-maiden-journey-20240407
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