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Research: AŽD Praha's autonomous train is on track
Following successful passenger carrying trials with its prototype autonomous train on the Kopidlnka line, AŽD Praha is looking to optimise the technology for commercial operations to start in 2029. Chris Jackson reports from Dětenice.
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Australia: Untangling Sydney’s complex suburban network
Sydney Trains is managing a long-term fleet renewal programme while deploying ETCS and reshaping its network to complement the expansion of the city’s metro. Chief Executive Matt Longland outlines to Benjámin Zelk i how these competing priorities are being delivered.
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California formally launches procurement of high speed trackwork and railway systems
USA: The California High Speed Rail Authority has formally launched procurement of track and railway systems as part of its ambition to begin tracklaying next year.
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EcoTrain launched to target very light rail opportunities in France and Belgium
FRANCE: Dynamic testing of a lightweight trainset for secondary lines is underway follwing the unveiling of the EcoTrain.
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EcoTrain launched to target very light rail opportunities and France and Belgium
FRANCE: Dynamic testing of a lightweight trainset for secondary lines is underway follwing the unveiling of the EcoTrain.
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Mexico City metro Line 1 fully reopens following System+ modernisation
MEXICO: Mexico City’s rubber-tired metro Line 1 has fully reopened following a comprehensive modernisation project undertaken by China’s CRRC.
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Nairobi Railway City technical assistance contract market engagement begins
KENYA: The UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office is planning to procure a technical assistance contract for the Nairobi Railway City project, which is drawing inspiration from the regeneration of London’s King’s Cross station.
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Freight sector calls for the same political attention as high speed rail
EUROPE: The European Rail Freight Association has called for greater political awareness of the sector, arguing that recent proposals to accelerate the development of a pan-European high speed rail network ‘barely mentioned’ freight.
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Construction of Bilbao freight bypass to resume this year
SPAIN: Construction of a further 3·2 km section of the Bizkaia Southern Rail Bypass is to begin by the end of this year, the Basque regional authority has announced.
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Railway supply industry news round-up
This week’s news from the global railway supply chain.
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Connecticut commuter train coach mock-up on show
USA: Connecticut Department of Transportation has unveiled a mock-up of coaches to be supplied by Alstom for CTrail commuter rail services.
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Alex Hynes named next CEO of DfT Operator Ltd
UK: Alex Hynes has been named as the next Chief Executive of Department for Transport Operator Ltd, the state-owned holding company for passenger train operators which have passed into the public sector.
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Crossrail expertise to support sustainable rail development in Colombia
COLOMBIA: Metro de Medellín and Crossrail International have formalised a strategic partnership for collaboration to support railway development across Colombia.
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France backs South African rail freight decarbonisation
SOUTH AFRICA: French development agency AFD has signed a memorandum of understanding to accelerate state-owned rail and port logistics group Transnet’s transition towards net zero emissions, and is proposing to provide a €300m sustainability-linked loan.
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CAF demonstrates CBTC over private 5G network in Bilbao
SPAIN: CAF announced the succesful demonstration of its OPTIO communications-based train control system operating over a private 5G network at the RailLive! exhibition in Madrid on November 26.
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CAF demonstrates CBTC over private 5G network on Bilbao Line 3
SPAIN: CAF announced the succesful demonstration of its OPTIO communications-based train control system operating over a private 5G network at the RailLive! exhibition in Madrid on November 26.
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Passenger information screen changes improve readability and save energy
NETHERLANDS: Station passenger information screens have been switched from a light to a dark background, after studies found this would make then more readable for more people, as well as being more energy-efficient.
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Alstom to support Luanda Blue Line commuter rail study
ANGOLA: The Ministry of Transport and Alstom have signed a memorandum of understanding to assess the commercial, technical and strategic viability of the proposed Luanda Blue Line commuter rail project.
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Italian company to acquire Australian railway contractor
AUSTRALIA: Italian railway construction company Salcef has agreed to acquire Pilbara Rail Maintenance.
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Plasser & Theurer wins large order for digitalised tampers
GERMANY: Plasser & Theurer has announced an ‘impressive’ large order to supply the national railway’s DB Bahnbau Gruppe construction business with 18 UnimatExpress 2X-4x4 Dynamic high-capacity tamping machines.
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