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AllTranstek to acquire RAS Data Services assets
USA: Wagon fleet management services company AllTranstek was the prevailing bidder at an auction for the assets of RAS Data Services.
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Three-phase Northern Powerhouse Rail strategy and Manchester – Birmingham studies announced
UK: The government has set out a £45bn ambition for the long-discussed Northern Powerhouse Rail programme to ‘drastically improve’ how people travel across the north of England, as well as plans to study a new Manchester – Birmingham line.
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Rail sector welcomes Northern Powerhouse Rail ambition but calls for more clarity
UK: Stakeholders from across the rail sector have welcomed the government’s committment to developing the Northern Powerhouse Rail programme and prposals for a new line between Birmingham and Manchester, but have called for more details on scope, governance and timescales as well as decisive action to begin delivery.
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Comment: A shot across the bows
The controversy over Austrian open access operator Westbahn’s deployment of Chinese-built EMUs should give the European rail supply industry reason to reflect on its own competitiveness, argues our Executive Editor Nick Kingsley.
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Marmon Rail repair activities brought together under Transco Rail Services brand
USA: Marmon Rail has launched Transco Rail Services, bringing together its UTLX Field Services, Procor Field Services and Transco Fixed Repair Shops brands under a unified identity covering all its repair services.
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Urban transport industry news round-up
This week’s round-up of news from the urban transport sector.
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‘Great day’ for northern Ontario as first Northlander train is delivered
CANADA: Siemens Mobility has delivered the first of the locomotive-hauled trainsets ordered for the revival of Ontario Northland’s Northlander passenger service, which will run 740 km from Timmins-Porcupine station to Toronto Union.
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Wagon leasing partnerships restructured
USA: Wagon leasing company Trinity Industries completed a strategic restructuring of its wagon investment partnerships with alternative credit platform Napier Park on December 30.
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Clarke Chapman acquires Clayton locomotive manufacturing assets
UK: Langley Holdings company Clarke Chapman has formed Clayton Locomotives Ltd which has acquired the assets of shunting, mining and industrial locomotive manufacturer Clayton Equipment Ltd from administrators.
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ERA report proposes enhanced wheel inspection regime to resolve post-Gotthard accident impasse
EUROPE: The Joint Network Secretariat managed by the EU Agency for Railways has proposed revised safety measures as its response to steps taken by Swiss national safety regulator BAV to tighten rules in the second half of 2025.
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US and Indian rail research bodies agree to work together
INTERNATIONAL: MxV Rail and India’s Centre for Heavy Haul Rail Research & Development are to work together on railway engineering research.
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Model Stations concept demonstrates inclusivity enhancements
UK: Govia Thameslink Railway is upgrading three stations to demonstrate its Model Stations concept for making facilities simpler to navigate, more welcoming and more inclusive for passengers.
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Transport Secretary names next Network Rail and DFTO chairs
UK: Secretary of State for Transport Heidi Alexander has appointed Richard George as the next Chair of infrastructure manager Network Rail, and Sir Andrew Haines as Chair of Department for Transport Operator Ltd.
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Three shortlisted for Boston commuter train operating contact
USA: Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority has shortlisted three teams to bid for the next contract to operate Boston commuter train services and support its ambition to provide ‘modernised, high-frequency’ services for the region.
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French night train rolling stock order delayed
FRANCE: The government has postponed a planned order for locomotives and rolling stock to renew the national night train fleet.
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Team Poland acquires German tram manufacturer
EUROPE: Pesa has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of German tram manufacturer HeiterBlick, as part of the Polish rolling stock manufacturer’s ambitions for growth backed by the national Team Poland strategy.
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World rail freight news round-up
Business news from the world rail freight market.
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Ethiopian railway academy to support African integration
ETHIOPIA: Ethiopian Railways Corp has launched construction of the Bishoftu Railway Academy.
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Hyundai Rotem to support development of Vietnamese rolling stock industry
VIETNAM: Multi-sector industrial holding company THACO has signed an agreement for South Korea’s Hyundai Rotem to support the local production of high speed and urban electric trains in Vietnam.
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Baltimore metro trains and CBTC enter service as ‘far more than a fleet replacement’
USA: The first of 78 metro cars being supplied by Hitachi Rail have entered service on the Baltimore Metro SubwayLink, along with a communications-based train control system.
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