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New S-Bahn for Berlin is now complete and in service
The new Berlin S-Bahn fleet has been completed, with 106 new S-Bahn trains delivered on schedule and in passenger service.
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The term rolling stock in the rail transportation industry refers to any vehicle that moves along a railway track.Global Railway Review’scoverage of rolling stock includes developments in mainline and high-speed passenger trains, plus rail freight locomotives and heavy-haul wagons.
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Irish Rail to trial Europe’s first retrofitted hydrogen freight locomotive
Irish Rail are teaming with DIGAS to test a retrofitted hydrogen locomotive using a cleaner burning renewable fuel.
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RIA calls for UK Government to make immediate decisions on rolling stock
With train manufacturing jobs threatened and factories at risk of closure, RIA has called for the Government to make immediate decisions on the building of rolling stock.
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Goldschmidt win contract to supply a rail inspection vehicle for Berlin underground
Goldschmidt have been awarded a contract to supply a rail inspection vehicle with combined testing, measuring and analysis technology for the Berlin underground.
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DB and ÖBB expand cross-border traffic with new Nightjets
德国联邦铁路公司和奥地利联邦铁路基于“增大化现实”技术e expanding their cross-border long-distance services with new connections in day and night traffic as well as the use of new vehicles.
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HS2 trains recognised for reduced carbon impact
HS2’s new high speed trains, which are set to run on the network within 10 years, have been recognised as the most environmentally-friendly in the world.
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California High-Speed Rail Authority closer to buying first trainsets
California High-Speed Rail Authority’s Board of Directors have approved the release of a RFG for the United States’ first 220mph electrified high-speed trainsets.
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Alstom inaugurate first bogie centre in Kazakhstan
Alstom have invested €15 million in the creation of its first bogie centre in Kazakhstan which will produce and maintain bogies for all types of railway vehicles throughout their entire lifecycle.
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More Amtrak Airo trainsets ordered to meet surging demand
Amtrak have executed a contract option for 10 more Amtrak Airo trainsets, bring the overall total to 83 units.
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Alstom and Verkehrsverbund Mittelsachsen present new battery-powered electric train
Alstom and VMS have presented a new battery-powered train which has a range of up to 120 kilometres and will enter service in 2024.
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Siemens Mobility to deliver Mireo regional trains for Baden-Württemberg
Siemens Mobility will deliver 28 three-car Mireo regional trains with the latest DSD specifications for Baden-Württemberg, as part of the Digital Node Stuttgart pilot project of Digital Rail Germany.
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Alstom to supply 60 single-level coach cars to Connecticut Department of Transportation
Alstom and CTDOT have confirmed an order for 60 single-level coach cars valued at approximately €285 million.
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Škoda Group and Titagarh Firema win contract for Italian night line coaches
Škoda Group and Titagarh Firema have been awarded a contract for the production of up to 370 new railway coaches for Italian night lines.
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Images: Germany’s most modern S-Bahn trains set for Munich
Siemens Mobility are to deliver 90 new S-Bahn trains to Munich which will offer passengers more space and greater comfort.
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Akiem orders 15 Vectron AC and MS locomotives from Siemens
Akiem has ordered an additional 15 Vectron AC and MS locomotives from Siemens, increasing their fleet to 100 Vectrons.