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ČD announces tender for the delivery of new fast train sets

České dráhy (ČD) plans to purchase comfortable barrier-free electric units for fast train connections. Their maximum speed will be 200 km/h. Passengers will be offered Wi-Fi, an onboard infotainment portal, or refreshments.

Karel Novak November 8, 2022 · 3 min read

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The longest train in the world, consisting of 100 wagons and 1906 meters long, crossed Rhaetian Railway.

Rhaetian Railway (RhB) took the world's longest narrow gauge passenger train on the UNESCO World Heritage route from the Albula Tunnel in Preda to the world-famous Landwasser Viaduct just outside Filisur.

Karel Novak October 31, 2022 · 2 min read

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CZ LOKO has delivered six EffiShunter 300 locomotives to the Polish carrier PKP Intercity

The complete series of ten units should be delivered by the end of the first quarter of next year.

Marketa Horpeniakova October 28, 2022 · 2 min read

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Railway connection between Edinburgh and London become the preferred choice over air travel

Lumo, FirstRail, Beacon Rail, and Hitachi Rail celebrate the anniversary of their first service on this UK track.

Karel Novak October 27, 2022 · 3 min read

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Energy prices and railways development: two key issue of EU transport ministers informal meeting

The heads of the ministries also discussed how to make railway transport more attractive and reliable.

Karel Novak October 24, 2022 · 3 min read

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EU transport ministers are informally discussing energy prices and railways development

Development of railway transport, the future shape of the TEN-T network, and energy prices. These are the main topics of an informal meeting of the Council of Ministers for Transport in Prague today.

Karel Novak October 21, 2022 · 2 min read

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Hitachi Rail reveals final designs for new train factory in Maryland

The factory will provide 1,300 jobs in the region and will be able to produce trains of all types for the North American rail market.

Marketa Horpeniakova October 20, 2022 · 3 min read

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SCI Verkehr: in times of global crises, the worldwide market for multiple units in regional rail transport will be resilient

Planned procurements are largely secured by government financial guarantees or commissioned directly by countries or regions.

Marketa Horpeniakova October 18, 2022 · 3 min read

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LNER encourages Britons to take one less car journey in leisure trips and use rail instead

If everyone planning to travel in the autumn made one journey by rail instead of the car, it could lead to a 28.4% reduction in total carbon emissions from travel.

Marketa Horpeniakova October 15, 2022 · 3 min read

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Siemens Mobility inaugurated the extended Rail Service Center in Novara, Italy for the maintenance of rolling stock

The maintenance involves passenger trains, high-speed trains, locomotives, and subways.

Karel Novak October 14, 2022 · 1 min read

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RIA has called on the UK government to give more certainty to the rail industry

The railway industry should have sufficient financial resources to ensure that the sector can make an even greater contribution to economic growth.

Marketa Horpeniakova October 11, 2022 · 2 min read

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Deutsche Bahn and Fortescue have partnered to develop an ammonia-hydrogen engine

The cooperation aims to promote climate-neutral mobility.

Marketa Horpeniakova October 7, 2022 · 3 min read

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Oman Rail and Etihad Rail sign landmark agreement to build $3 billion cross-border railway

The newly created entity will develop and operate a rail network that will connect Sohar Port with the UAE National Rail Network.

Marketa Horpeniakova September 29, 2022 · 3 min read

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InnoTrans 2022: Dubai Sky Pods Transport System was presented by Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA).

Dubai Sky Pods is a future rail project which represents the next generation of suspended rail transport.

Karel Novak September 26, 2022 · 2 min read

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Deutsche Bahn chooses Talgo to design the German train of the future

Talgo will reinforce Deutsche Bahn's fleet with its new ICE L in the second half of 2024.

Karel Novak September 21, 2022 · 3 min read

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SYSTRA and STRADAL have developed a new generation of low-carbon ballastless track

The innovative solution, which is manufactured in France and unique in the world, offers numerous advantages in terms of design, installation, and maintenance.

Marketa Horpeniakova September 20, 2022 · 2 min read

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Alstom and SNCF presented new production line of future TGV M train

SNCF ordered 115 units, of which 100 are domestic and 15 international. The TGV M will run on the national network from 2024.

Karel Novak September 12, 2022 · 2 min read

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The milestone in the H2goesRail project: Siemens and Deutsche Bahn test the premiere ride of the hydrogen train

Hydrogen technology is expected to replace diesel-powered trainsets in regional transport in the future and make a significant contribution to the phasing out of diesel fuel.

Marketa Horpeniakova September 12, 2022 · 3 min read

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At least three people died and 11 were injured when a passenger train collided with a stationary freight train in central Croatia

The accident occurred at 9.30 pm on Friday near the central town of Novska, some 100km southeast of Zagreb.

Karel Novak September 11, 2022 · 1 min read

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Siemens Mobility and ÖBB unveil interiors of the new generation Nightjet trains

First trains will be entered into service towards the end of the summer of 2023. By year-end 2025, 33 next-generation ÖBB Nightjets will be on the rails.

Marketa Horpeniakova September 9, 2022 · 4 min read