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Volker Rail News
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ALSTOM News
Alstom to supply 200 multilevel commuter rail cars to Chicago’s Metra for €650 million
Alstom has received an initial order from Metra, the commuter rail system in the Chicago metropolitan area serving the city of Chicago and surrounding suburbs, to supply 200 push-pull commuter rail cars. This follows Metra Board of Directors’ approval in January 2021 to award Alstom a vehicle procurement contract for up to 500 rail cars. This initial order of 200 rail cars is worth approximately €650 million
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HITACHI RAIL News
Hitachi Rail Awarded up to $2.2 Billion Contract with Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority for 8000-series Railcars
Hitachi Rail Washington, LLC. (“Hitachi Rail”) has been awarded a contract worth up to $2.2 billion with the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (“Metro”) to design and build 256 of the 8000-series railcar vehicle. The Contract includes options, if exercised, to build up to 800.
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Infineon News
Sustainable operation of trains: Power-efficient on-board electrical system uses technology developed by Siemens Mobility and Infineon
Joint press release of Siemens Mobility GmbH and Infineon Technologies AG.
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SELECTRON News
Selectron Systems and Irdeto implement new Threat Detection Solution for rail vehicle systems
Selectron Systems AG, one of the world’s leading providers of safe and secure train automation solutions for Train Control & Management Systems (TCMS) has launched its new Threat Detection Solution specifically designed for rail vehicles.
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HS2 News
River diversion in Warwickshire avoided as a result of HS2 design refinements
HS2 has revealed revised designs of the railway in the Canley Brook area near Kenilworth in Warwickshire which will significantly reduce environmental impacts and avoid a major realignment of a local river, preserving the home of protected wildlife such as otters and bats.
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Segula Technologies News
Three major challenges for the railway market in 2021
With a steep drop in the number of passengers in 2020 due to the impact of COVID-19, the rail sector will need to return to economic health in 2021, but also to prepare for several major challenges for the future (restructuring, safety, attractiveness, carbon footprint, etc.). Hervé Macé, Rail Sales Director of SEGULA Technologies, deciphers these challenges.
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HS2 News
HS2 begins work on UK’s longest rail viaduct
HS2 began work this week on the UK’s longest railway bridge, with an expert team of ground engineers sinking the first of almost 300 piles that will form the foundations for the Colne Valley Viaduct.
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Volker Rail News
VolkerRail upgrades Britain’s shortest branch line
The Stourbridge Town branch line has undergone major track upgrades to provide passengers with a smoother service.
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Aria News
