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Alstom Ubunye Inaugurates Rail Factory in South Africa

Alstom Ubunye inaugurated its rail factory in South Africa on 17 October 2019. Located in Ekurhuleni, the official opening ceremony took place in the presence of David Makhura, Premier of Gauteng, Dr Nkosindiphile Xhakaza, who is a Member of the Mayoral Committee for Finance and Economic Development in Ekurhuleni, and Aurélien Lechevallier, the French Ambassador in South Africa. Also in attendance were Alstom Chairman and CEO Henri Poupart-Lafarge, along with 100 guests and 565 employees.

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Hitachi Rail unveils concepts for ‘train station of future’

Rolling stock manufacturer Hitachi Rail has published concepts for ‘train stations of the future’, which could use robots and digital technology to improve passenger experiences.

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Intelligent Sensors for Rail Traffic from ASC

We at ASC design the measurement technology of tomorrow with intelligent sensors for rail traffic.

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DB to introduce more international train services

German railway company Deutsche Bahn (DB) has unveiled plans to introduce international services with the introduction of its new timetable on 15 December.

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Eurostar encourages female students to join rail on Ada Lovelace Day

Eurostar reaffirmed its commitment to encourage more young female students to get a job in the rail industry at an event hosted by career platform Workfinder in London, UK last Tuesday.

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Leo Express Receives First Sirius EMU from CRRC

CRRC has exported its first electric multiple unit (EMU) – called Sirius – to the European Union. The EMU arrived in the Czech Republic in September. It travelled more than 20,000 kilometres by sea to reach its final destination.

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Siemens-led consortium launches autonomous tram project in Germany

A consortium led by Siemens Mobility has planned to take up a fully automated tram depot research project in Potsdam, Germany.

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Alstom to Supply 42 Metropolis Trains for Barcelona

Alstom has won a contract with the operator of the Barcelona Metro TMB for 42 Metropolis trains. These are to replace the existing rolling stock operating on Lines 1 and 3 in the city.

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Stadler wins contract from Stadtwerke Augsburg for eleven trams

Swiss rail manufacturer Stadler has secured a contract from Stadtwerke Augsburg for the delivery of eleven TRAMLINK trams.

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Brexit: Eurotunnel One of UK’s Vital Freight Carriers

Brexit: Eurotunnel is one of eight companies who have signed up to the UK government’s ‘freight procurement framework’, making it one of the freight operators who could transport critical goods after 31 October. This framework is to be in place for the coming four years. The government hopes this additional red tape will speed up procurement processes disrupted by Brexit.

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Case studies

ASC Sensors Case Study: Rail Bridge Monitoring @ DBInfraGO

Alstom Ubunye Inaugurates Rail Factory in South Africa

Hitachi Rail unveils concepts for ‘train station of future’

Rolling stock manufacturer Hitachi Rail has published concepts for ‘train stations of the future’, which could use robots and digital technology to improve passenger experiences.

Intelligent Sensors for Rail Traffic from ASC

We at ASC design the measurement technology of tomorrow with intelligent sensors for rail traffic.

DB to introduce more international train services

German railway company Deutsche Bahn (DB) has unveiled plans to introduce international services with the introduction of its new timetable on 15 December.

Eurostar encourages female students to join rail on Ada Lovelace Day

Eurostar reaffirmed its commitment to encourage more young female students to get a job in the rail industry at an event hosted by career platform Workfinder in London, UK last Tuesday.

Leo Express Receives First Sirius EMU from CRRC

CRRC has exported its first electric multiple unit (EMU) – called Sirius – to the European Union. The EMU arrived in the Czech Republic in September. It travelled more than 20,000 kilometres by sea to reach its final destination.

Siemens-led consortium launches autonomous tram project in Germany

A consortium led by Siemens Mobility has planned to take up a fully automated tram depot research project in Potsdam, Germany.

Alstom to Supply 42 Metropolis Trains for Barcelona

Alstom has won a contract with the operator of the Barcelona Metro TMB for 42 Metropolis trains. These are to replace the existing rolling stock operating on Lines 1 and 3 in the city.

Stadler wins contract from Stadtwerke Augsburg for eleven trams

Swiss rail manufacturer Stadler has secured a contract from Stadtwerke Augsburg for the delivery of eleven TRAMLINK trams.

Brexit: Eurotunnel One of UK’s Vital Freight Carriers

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