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ALSTOM News

From 2025, Nestlé Waters France will use the first hydrogen-powered freight train through an innovative solution developed by Alstom and ENGIE

The purpose is to operate the first hydrogen-powered freight train from the Vosges plant, thanks to a hydrogen generator wagon system developed by Alstom and supplied with renewable hydrogen by ENGIE, from 2025.

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Ricardo News

Ricardo gains Designated Body status for Irelands railways

Ricardo has achieved Designated Body (DeBo) status in Ireland. Awarded by the Commission for Railway Regulation (CRR) in Ireland, it follows a rigorous assessment process and allows Ricardo to check compliance against the National Rules for railways in Ireland.

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Stadler News

Stadler to supply 10 TRAMLINK trams to Lausanne

Transports publics de la région lausannoise and Stadler have signed a contract for the supply of 10 trams type TRAMLINK and related spare parts and special tools.

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ALSTOM News

Alstom Foundation and Fundación Juan XXIII will deliver a project to improve employability for people with disabilities

The initiative, called "Inclusive Trains" will develop a training course in the railway sector, to offer new job opportunities for people with learning disabilities.

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Wabtec Info

Wabtec Acquires Super Metal to Grow Its Railway Maintenance Portfolio

Wabtec Corporation, a leading global supplier for freight and transit rail, announced today a definitive agreement to acquire Super Metal, a supplier of automated vehicles and equipment solutions that support rail operations.

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ALSTOM News

Alstom in Spain launches new edition of its talent programme for university students and fresh graduates

This programme offers scholarships for postgraduate studies and professional work placements at Alstom sites in Madrid, Barcelona and Basque Country.

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Thales Info

Thales GTS boosting security on key network rail assets

Thales GTS has welcomed the announcement by the Department for Transport (DfT) that its innovative Intruder Detection System for rail, developed in collaboration with Focus Sensors, has been awarded funding.

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Evo Rail info

evo-rail, South Western Railway, and Network Rail bringing new superfast Wi-Fi to train passengers

The rail-5G project to deploy superfast on-board Wi-Fi for South Western Railway (SWR) customers is progressing at pace.

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HS2 News

New plant training centre to fast track Bucks and Northants residents into jobs on HS2

Flannery Plant Hire has joined forces with HS2’s construction partner EKFB (a team made up of Eiffage, Kier, Ferrovial Construction and BAM Nuttall), to create a new training centre that can upskill local people ready for jobs on HS2 in as little as two weeks.

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ALSTOM News

Alstom collaborates with Egypt’s Ministry of Transportation to launch a railway academy in the country

Alstom, a global leader in smart and green mobility, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Transportation (MOT) during the 27th Conference of the Parties (COP27), to launch the first railway academy in Egypt. The MoU was signed by H.E. Kamel El Wazir, Egyptian Minister of Transportation and Andrew DeLeone, President of Alstom in Africa, Middle East, and Central Asia.

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Case studies

High-speed rail requires high-precision monitoring

From 2025, Nestlé Waters France will use the first hydrogen-powered freight train through an innovative solution developed by Alstom and ENGIE

The purpose is to operate the first hydrogen-powered freight train from the Vosges plant, thanks to a hydrogen generator wagon system developed by Alstom and supplied with renewable hydrogen by ENGIE, from 2025.

Ricardo gains Designated Body status for Irelands railways

Ricardo has achieved Designated Body (DeBo) status in Ireland. Awarded by the Commission for Railway Regulation (CRR) in Ireland, it follows a rigorous assessment process and allows Ricardo to check compliance against the National Rules for railways in Ireland.

Stadler to supply 10 TRAMLINK trams to Lausanne

Transports publics de la région lausannoise and Stadler have signed a contract for the supply of 10 trams type TRAMLINK and related spare parts and special tools.

Alstom Foundation and Fundación Juan XXIII will deliver a project to improve employability for people with disabilities

The initiative, called "Inclusive Trains" will develop a training course in the railway sector, to offer new job opportunities for people with learning disabilities.

Wabtec Acquires Super Metal to Grow Its Railway Maintenance Portfolio

Wabtec Corporation, a leading global supplier for freight and transit rail, announced today a definitive agreement to acquire Super Metal, a supplier of automated vehicles and equipment solutions that support rail operations.

Alstom in Spain launches new edition of its talent programme for university students and fresh graduates

This programme offers scholarships for postgraduate studies and professional work placements at Alstom sites in Madrid, Barcelona and Basque Country.

Thales GTS boosting security on key network rail assets

Thales GTS has welcomed the announcement by the Department for Transport (DfT) that its innovative Intruder Detection System for rail, developed in collaboration with Focus Sensors, has been awarded funding.

evo-rail, South Western Railway, and Network Rail bringing new superfast Wi-Fi to train passengers

The rail-5G project to deploy superfast on-board Wi-Fi for South Western Railway (SWR) customers is progressing at pace.

New plant training centre to fast track Bucks and Northants residents into jobs on HS2

Flannery Plant Hire has joined forces with HS2’s construction partner EKFB (a team made up of Eiffage, Kier, Ferrovial Construction and BAM Nuttall), to create a new training centre that can upskill local people ready for jobs on HS2 in as little as two weeks.

Alstom collaborates with Egypt’s Ministry of Transportation to launch a railway academy in the country

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