Railway Gazette
Novel traction drive on show at InnoTrans
INNOTRANS: The Beijing Zongheng Electro-Mechanical Technology Co subsidiary of China Academy of Railway Sciences is to showcase its newly developed integrated traction and control technology at InnoTrans 2024.
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Hitachi shrinks battery technology for use on local trains
UK: A smaller and lighter version of the battery pack currently being tested on a Hitachi Rail inter-city train is being developed for regional, commuter and suburban trains on non-electrified lines.
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55 companies represented in Brazilian pavilion at InnoTrans
INNOTRANS: No fewer than 55 companies have confirmed their attendance at the upcoming Berlin trade fair, centred on the ‘Brazil on Rails’ pavilion at Stand 220 in Hall 10·2.
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Sanctions stop Chinese locomotive deliveries to Belarus
BELARUS: Chinese manufacturer CRRC Datong has decided not to deliver 15 BKG2 electric locos ordered by Belarus Railway. The decision is a result of sanctions imposed by the US and EU in response to the Belarusian government’s support for Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
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European Rail Freight Association sets out priorities
EUROPE: The European Rail Freight Association has issued a 2024-29 manifesto setting three out three broad policy objectives and four issues it believes must be addressed by during the current five-year EU legislative cycle.
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Greater Anglia offers staff data apprenticeships
UK: Greater Anglia is working with Multiverse to offer staff data training apprenticeships.
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Turkey plans new rail connections to serve industrial areas
TURKEY: Projects to connect major industrial and agricultural production zones to the national rail network are set to be included in the 2025 Presidential Investment Programme, with construction tenders to be opened in the next six months.
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RailPulse freight wagon telematics platform goes live
NORTH AMERICA: The industry-wide RailPulse coalition has launched the open platform for telematics data which it has developed to provide near real-time insights for North American wagon owners, operators and freight shippers.
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Robots and Hyper Tube among KRRI research projects on show at InnoTrans
INNOTRANS: Korea Railroad Research Institute is to highlight eight of its latest innovations and research programmes during the upcoming Berlin fair.
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Czech narrow gauge railways to get new operators
CZECH REPUBLIC: Passenger services have restarted on part of the narrow gauge network centred on Jindřichův Hradec following financial problems at operator JHMD.
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Ukrainian supplier showcases EU-ready wagon designs at InnoTrans
INNOTRANS: Ukrainian rolling stock manufacturer Kryukovsky Railway Car Building Works is to showcase its product portfolio at the upcoming Berlin fair, with its Sggrss 80 ft articulated flat wagon at the heart of its display.
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First bore of the Semmering Base Tunnel broken through
AUSTRIA: The first bore of the 27·3 km Semmering Base Tunnel was holed through on September 11.
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Plasser & Theurer begins construction of €60m assembly and commissioning workshop
AUSTRIA: Plasser & Theurer held a ground-breaking ceremony for a €60m track machine final assembly and commissioning facility at its Pummererstrasse site in Linz on September 11.
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Deutsche Bahn to focus on rail as Schenker logistics business sale agreed
GERMANY: Deutsche Bahn’s management board has signed a €14·3bn agreement to sell international logistics subsidiary DB Schenker to Danish transport and logistics group DSV. The sale forms part of DB’s ‘Strong Rail’ strategy to focus on its core activities, and does not include the DB Cargo rail freight business.
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Mayors’ Birmingham – Manchester rail link promises 85% of HS2 benefits
UK: Plans for a Midlands-North West Rail Link have been set out by the consortium appointed by the mayors of Greater Manchester and the West Midlands.
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Mayors’ Birmingham – Manchester rail link promises 85% of HS2 benefits
UK: Plans for a Midlands-North West Rail Link have been set out by the consortium appointed by the mayors of Greater Manchester and the West Midlands.
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Railway supply industry news round-up
Hübner India’s factory in Malonagathihalli near Bengaluru has delivered its 2 000th gangway system since opening in 2023. Two major orders for Vande Bharat inter-city trains have been completed, and production is under way for metro trains for Mumbai, São Paulo and Cairo. ‘With the Namma facility we are proving ...
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Hitachi to develop multimodal journey planning and booking system for Wales
UK: Transport for Wales has awarded Hitachi a contract to provide a bespoke Mobility-as-a-Service digital planning and booking system covering public transport in Wales.
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