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April 26, 2024 | Technology

Digital train maintenance at your service

Hitachi Rail is pioneering the digitalisation of train maintenance, which it believes will positively transform the way operators maintain their rolling stock, as Mark Simmons explains.

March 25, 2024 | Commuter Rail

Metro-North pilots automated rolling stock inspection

The US commuter line operator will use a $US 2m grant to test computer-based inspection.

March 25, 2024 | Fleet

ÖBB orders 19 more Railjet inter-city trains

Order coincides with the entry into service of new generation Railjet fleet in Austria.

March 15, 2024 | High-speed

Russia begins construction of first high-speed line

The new 400km/h line will connect Moscow and St Petersburg.

March 11, 2024 | Rolling stock

Stadler to build new German commissioning centre

Swiss manufacturer will construct the facility at Hennigsdorf, near Berlin.

March 10, 2024 | Analysis

Intelligent Wagon: a cheaper alternative to DAC?

A simpler and more affordable alternative to the power and data transmission functions of the Digital Automatic Coupler has been developed by Railfreight Consulting of Britain. Robert Preston spoke to the company’s managing director, Ralph Goldney.

March 8, 2024 | Europe

Forza Italia!

Italy’s rail markets are in fine form, with construction of major new lines underway and several different types of traction and rolling stock on order. Mark Simmons delves into the IRJ Pro database to review current projects, together with the latest fleet orders and relevant tenders.

March 4, 2024 | Fleet

PKP Intercity awards largest-ever coach contract

Polish manufacturer H Cegielski will build 300 coaches for $US 1.1bn, with an option for 150 more.

March 4, 2024 | Financial

Spanish manufacturers report positive 2023 results

CAF and Talgo report increases in annual revenue in 2023.

February 27, 2024 | Financial

A new leasing model for Europe?

Siemens’ decision to set up a subsidiary dedicated to short-term leasing of multiple-units could herald the start of a new way of procuring rolling stock.

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