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World-First for Automatic Train Operation on Mainline Railway

Govia Thameslink Railway, working with Network Rail and Siemens, have scored a world-first by running Automatic Train Operation (ATO) over European Train Control System (ETCS) on the mainline railway in passenger service.

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How Traceability Technology Can Help Reduce Copper Cable Theft

Line-side copper cable theft continues to blight the UK’s rail infrastructure. Aside from the cost implications, which can run into millions of pounds a year, it also has the potential to trigger highly unwelcome service disruptions.

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Thales to Provide Next-Generation Rail Traffic Management System to Norway

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Alstom Completes First All-Electric Locomotive at Indian Facility

Alstom announced the completion of its first all-electric locomotive from its state-of-the-art locomotive facility at Madhepura in the State of Bihar, on schedule.

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British steel wins major german rail contract

British Steel has secured a major German rail contract after enhancing its manufacturing capabilities with a seven-figure investment.

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TE Connectivity to Supply High-Voltage Roofline Equipment for Stadler SMILE Trains

TE Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectivity and sensors, has been selected by train manufacturer Stadler to supply high-voltage roofline equipment for the SMILE high-speed Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) trains.

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On-Board WiFi Specialist 21net Acquired by Alstom

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California High-Speed Rail: Connecting the Golden State

Nearly a decade ago, at the height of the worst economic recession experienced by the United States since the Great Depression of the 1930s, millions of jobs were lost, house prices plummeted, unemployment rose significantly and the U.S. stock market tumbled almost 50 percent.

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A Report from the Workshop ‘What Will Brexit Mean for Europe’s Railways? Exploring EU27 Perspectives’

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CRRC Debuts New Generation of Driverless Monorail Trains

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