06
'22
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ALSTOM News
06
'22
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ALSTOM News
Who drives the driverless train?
There are several intelligent systems that enable a metro to operate without a driver. Sensors and components on the metro communicate with digital objects on the ground like balises as they pass them by. As the metro travels along its route, these systems communicate back and forth with each other continually to ensure that everything is going smoothly.
06
'22
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Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence News
HEXAGON CUTS COSTS OF WHEELSET INSPECTION AND BRINGS PREDICTIVE MAINTENANCE TO THE RAIL INDUSTRY
With the latest product CALIPRI X, together with CALIPRI Predictor, Hexagon introduces a ground-breaking automated permanently installed solution for precise train wheel profile measurement and predictive maintenance.
05
'22
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Siemens News
SüdLeasing orders 20 Vectron locomotives with XLoad on behalf of SBB Cargo International
First order for multisystem locomotives with XLoad equipment package. Switzerland’s SBB Cargo International AG, in cooperation with SüdLeasing GmbH, has ordered 20 Vectron multisystem locomotives equipped with the XLoad package from Siemens Mobility. SBB Cargo International will lease the locomotives from SüdLeasing under a long-term rental plan with a flexible term.
05
'22
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Systra News
SYSTRA SIGNS A CONTRACT FOR THE DESIGN OF THE ALULA TRAMWAY IN SAUDI ARABIA
On 1st July, SYSTRA signed a contract with the Royal Commission of AlUla to design the future tramway of AlUla, a historic city in the north-west of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
05
'22
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Knorr Bremse News
Efficient urban mobility: Knorr-Bremse equips 40 more trams for Gothenburg with system technologies
Kiepe Electric and consortium partner Alstom have received an order from Swedish tram operator Göteborgs Spårvägar and county transit agency Västtrafik to supply an additional 40 longer trams. Kiepe Electric is a brand of Knorr-Bremse, the global market leader for braking systems and other systems for rail and commercial vehicles.
04
'22
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Wabtec Info
Green Friction Technology - Tackling fine particle pollution in tunnels
Wabtec is tackling the challenge of reducing fine particles in tunnels on train networks through technology that drastically reduces friction brake emissions. Pollution – whether of oceans, groundwater or air – is one of the hot-button topics of our age. Reducing air pollution by car fumes has long been the primary objective of much research and development, and equally the issue of air quality in train tunnels is not a new concern.
04
'22
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ALSTOM News
Alstom and NS present the Coradia Stream Intercity Next Generation train at Rotterdam Central Station
New train offers energy efficient, safe and comfortable transport for NS passengers while being 95% recyclable at the end of lifetime.
04
'22
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HITACHI RAIL News
Hitachi Rail completes acquisition of Bombardier Transportation’s contribution to the ETR 1000 high-speed train platform from Alstom
Hitachi Rail jointly manufactured the train and has now acquired the business activities related to Bombardier Transportation's contribution.
03
'22
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Tenneco News
