09 {{ "2018-08-09T07:45:44+00:00" | date "MMM" }} '18

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Virgin Hyperloop One to open testing facility in Spain

Transportation technology company Virgin Hyperloop One has signed an agreement with Spanish infrastructure agency Administration of Railway Infrastructure (Adif) to open a new research and testing facility in the country.

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Norfolk Southern Opts for Simulation-Based Training

Norfolk Southern is working with apps developer Heartwood 3D to develop and roll out simulation-based training apps to make its operations even safer and its staff training more effective.

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ScotRail Services Affected by Extreme Rail Temperatures

ScotRail announced on 3 August that rail temperatures in Scotland reached and even exceeded 50 degrees on 28 June 2018.

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Network Rail to use drones for safety purposes

UK infrastructure manager Network Rail has carried out the first drone survey on England’s south western rail route in a bid to combat track trespassers.

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03 {{ "2018-08-03T14:41:02+00:00" | date "MMM" }} '18

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SNCF Mobilités has awarded a contract to Alstom for the supply of 100 next–generation Avelia Horizon trains.

The board of directors of SNCF Mobility have approved a contract worth €2.7bn with Alstom for the supply of 100 next-generation TGV high-speed trains.

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European Commission to invest €500m into energy-efficient railways

The European Commission (EC) has approved €500m in funding to support railway companies investing in energy efficiency technologies.

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France: SNCF Orders 100 Avelia Horizon Very-High-Speed Trainsets from Alstom

SNCF Mobilités has ordered 100 next-generation Avelia Horizon very-high-speed trains from Alstom Transport.

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Victoria orders five extra X’Trapolis trains from Alstom

Transport for Victoria (TfV) has ordered five additional X’Trapolis trainsets from Alstom to support Melbourne’s suburban rail services.

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DB Cargo UK to Switch to 100% Renewable Electricity

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26 {{ "2018-07-26T07:33:24+00:00" | date "MMM" }} '18

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Rail infrastructure managers agree to deploy ERTMS on key routes

A group of European rail infrastructure managers, including Getlink, HS1, SNCF-Réseau and Infrabel, have agreed to collaborate on the deployment of the European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS) on their networks.

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