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ALSTOM News
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Siemens News
Totally fit for the future – Mireo Plus B
Diesel multiple units are a thing of the past, at least according to Jochen Steinbauer. As Director of Development for Alternative Drives at Siemens Mobility, he’s in charge of the Mireo Plus platform and has participated in the development of both the hydrogen- and battery-powered versions. In an interview, he talks about the strengths of battery-powered trains, what the developments are that will revolutionize the market in the near future, and what sets Mireo Plus B apart from the competition.
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Wabtec News
WABTEC AND RAJANT RECEIVE FIRST MOBILE NETWORK ORDER FROM NEW MEXICO RAIL RUNNER EXPRESS
Wabtec (NYSE: WAB) has signed an agreement with the New Mexico Rail Runner Express (NMRX) to upgrade the wireless network of NMRX’s commuter fleet, in cooperation with Wabtec’s strategic networking technology partner, Rajant Corporation. This order is the first for Wabtec and Rajant since forming their strategic partnership to accelerate wireless technology for the global rail industry.
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Siemens News
Vectron locomotive approved for operation in Denmark
The AC version of the Vectron locomotive received official approval from the Danish safety authority “Trafik-, Bygge og Boligstyrelsen” for operating in Denmark. The approval marks an important milestone for the commissioning of 42 Vectron locomotives ordered by Danish State Railways (DSB) from Siemens Mobility over the last two years. The first three locomotives will be delivered in September 2020.
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Rail Cargo Group News
More transport volumes for the "Stahl- und Walzwerk Marienhütte GmbH"
A total of 10,000 additional tonnes dispatched from the Steel and Rolling Mill have already been shifted to rail for Marienhütte.
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Vossloh News
Vossloh supplies fastening systems for new heavy-haul line in Mongolia
Vossloh won a first contract for the supply of rail fastening systems for a heavy-haul line in Mongolia.
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ALSTOM News
Railway on the fast track to implementing sustainable mobility in the Middle East
Despite a global shift towards renewable energy, as governments look to reverse the adverse effects of climate change, the fact remains that much of the world’s transport sector is still dependent on fossil fuels. When it comes to the future of sustainable mobility in the Middle East, however, rail transport is leading the way.
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Voith News
Voith presents innovative stop-start system for locomotives
KIEL, GERMANY. The automatic OnEfficiency.StopStart system from Voith contributes to more efficient rail freight transport of the future. By switching off the traction engine of a locomotive during long waiting periods, operators save fuel and thus reduce costs and emissions.
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HS2 News
HS2 uses new pioneering low carbon concrete to reduce carbon emissions in construction
As part of its ambition to build the most sustainable high speed railway in the world, HS2 contractors in London have begun using a new low carbon concrete product which provides a reduction of 42% in CO2 in comparison to a standard concrete.
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Bombardier News
