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Tap-on tap-off ticketing goes live at Edinburgh Trams
UK: Tap-on, tap-off contactless bank card pay-as-you-go fare payment goes live at Edinburgh Trams.
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Arlanda Express airport rail link trains ordered
SWEDEN: Stadler is to supply a fleet of customised Flirt electric multiple-units for the Arlanda Express service linking Stockholm Central station with the airport.
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Track specialists meet at IAF in Münster
The rail infrastructure community meets again in Münster on May 20-22 for the latest edition of the IAF track technology trade fair.
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Indonesian suburban operator tests EMUs
INDONESIA: Jakarta suburban rail operator PT Kereta Commuter Indonesia has started testing EMUs built by domestic supplier PT Inka and CRRC Sifang.
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University of Hull spin-out company helps optimise rail freight efficiency
UK: University of Hull spin-out company Railwhere has launched software to help rail freight operators to route services in ways that optimise fuel use and carbon efficiency.
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Hubschrauber-Landeplatz
Firma Jägerndorfer hat schöne Hubschraubermodelle in 1:160 auf den Markt gebracht. Auch einen österreichischen Polizei-Hubschrauber. Für diesen wollte ich eine Landeplatz bauen. Mit Hilfe meines 3D Druckers machte ich mich an die Arbeit.
Zuerst ...
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Iarnród Éireann signs 400-wagon framework contract
IRELAND: Iarnród Éireann has formally signed a framework agreement for WH Davis to supply up to 400 wagons over 10 years.
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Riyadh tenders metro Line 7 as ridership grows
SAUDI ARABIA: The Royal Commission for Riyadh City has called tenders for the design and construction of a seventh metro line.
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Albania plans passenger train operating concession
ALBANIA: The Ministry of Infrastructure & Energy and the EU-funded CONNECTA2 programme are developing plans to award a public service contract for the operation of passenger trains on the national rail network.
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Hitachi backs Malaysian rail talent development
MALAYSIA: Public transport operator Prasarana and Hitachi Rail have signed a memorandum of understanding to enhance the operation and maintenance of SelTrac metro signalling, develop local skills and support innovation for the domestic and international rail markets.
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Collaboration to strengthen rail industry skills
UK: Rail Forum and the Chartered Institution of Railway Operators have agreed a partnership bringing together their respective expertise in industry engagement and professional development.
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Meine erste Anlage in Wien
In unserer Stadtwohnung hatte ich nur wenig Platz und so konnte ich mit N-Spur mehr auf weniger Platz planen.
Es wurde eine Anlage mit einer Hauptbahn inklusive 2 Wendeln und Schattenbahnhof sowie eine kleine Nebenbahn mit Kopfbahnhof. Ich hatte ...
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China – Iran railway corridor co-operation
ASIA: Rail industry leaders met in Tehran on May 12 to discuss multilateral co-operation to develop an effective China – Kazakhstan – Uzbekistan – Turkmenistan – Iran – Turkey –Europe transport corridor.
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Voltage conversion programme makes progress
SLOVAKIA: ŽSR has converted the overhead electrification on a further section of the Bratislava – Žilina – Košice main line from 3 kV DC to 25 kV 50 Hz.
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Work starts on long-distance and suburban rail projects
MEXICO: President Claudia Sheinbaum has attended groundbreaking ceremonies for long-distance and suburban rail projects around Mexico City as well as the construction of freight terminals on the Tren Maya network.
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Land allocated for Indian rolling stock factory
INDIA: BEML is to build a Rs18bn rolling stock factory in Madhya Pradesh which will significantly expand its production capacity to meet growing demand from Indian Railways as well as metro networks at home and abroad.
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Railway supply industry news round-up
This week’s news from the global railway supply chain.
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Pre-apprenticeships to help teenagers take their first steps to a railway career
UK: Network Rail and Capital City College in London have launched a Network Rail Academy offering a pre-apprenticeship programme to help 16-19 year olds take their first steps towards a career in rail.
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NERIC awarded Alexandria metro train order as assembly plant nears opening
EGYPT: National Authority for Tunnels has signed a €275m contract with local manufacturer NERIC for the supply of 21 nine-car metro trainsets for Alexandria.
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