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May 10, 2022 | Technology

Siemens and Mitsubishi Electric to cooperate in SiC traction technology

A MoU to cooperate in silicon carbide (SiC) traction power technology has been signed by Siemens Mobility and Mitsubishi Electric Europe.

May 9, 2022 | Innovations

Clean Air Power adds hydrogen to class 66 fuel mix

Fuel injection technology that enables a class 66 locomotive to run on a combination diesel, biogas and hydrogen has completed nine months of trials.

April 19, 2022 | Innovations

Obstacle detection system tested successfully in the Netherlands

Alstom, Elta Systems and Niart have tested an Obstacle Detection System (ODS) installed on a Lineas locomotive in the Netherlands.

March 28, 2022 | Infrastructure

Colas Rail and TSO speed up catenary renewal in France

Colas Rail and TSO Caténaires have unveiled details of two factory trains helping to increase the speed of catenary replacement.

March 23, 2022 | Fleet

French light train projects receive government funding

The French government’s environmental agency has selected five projects to develop lighter trains and technology.

March 18, 2022 | Freight

DB approves adaptable wagons for series production

DB Cargo and VTG Rail Europe have received approval for the series production of the modular wagon which can be adapted for any load.

February 24, 2022 | Fleet

JR West to order tilting EMUs for Yakamuro limited express

JR West plans to order four 11-car EMUs fitted with tilt equipment. The trains are scheduled to commence operations in spring 2024.

February 22, 2022 | Policy

Europe’s Rail launched in ceremony in Paris

Europe’s Rail, the new joint research undertaking which succeeds Shift2Rail, was officially launched in Paris on February 22.

January 27, 2022 | Technology

Nokia and Alstom to deploy LTE telecoms on India’s RRTS

Nokia and Alstom have agreed to work together to deploy a private wireless network to support ETCS Level 2 signalling in India.

January 24, 2022 | Infrastructure

Vossloh wins Chinese grinding machine contract

Shenzhen Metro has awarded Vossloh a contract for emission-free grinding machines, which are claimed to be the first in the world.

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