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March 24, 2023 | Policy

CER and ETF issue joint recommendations over EU Train Drivers Directive

They say systems and language differences of members states must be acknowledged.

March 23, 2023 | High-speed

Enhancing high-speed train aerodynamics

The aerodynamic forces generated by trains travelling at high speed can result in car body vibration, snow build-up on bogies and flying ballast, as well as pressure waves in tunnels. Sanetoshi Saito* describes recent research in this field at Japan’s Railway Technical Research Institute.

March 22, 2023 | Technology

EU cybersecurity agency reports on threat to rail

Denial of service attacks have increased since invasion of Ukraine.

March 21, 2023 | Rolling stock

Pointwork wear problem found with MOB gauge-changing trains

GoldenPass Express fleet temporarily barred from BLS 1435mm-gauge section.

March 21, 2023 | Locomotives

Trenitalia signs contract for 50 locomotives

Framework agreement with Stadler includes an initial call-off order for 13.

March 21, 2023 | Fleet

CAF to supply more LRVs to Budapest and Alcalá de Guadaíra

Budapest exercises option for 31 additional LRVs, while six LRVs have been ordered for Alcalá de Guadaíra.

March 20, 2023 | Financial

Canada’s announces package to help the rail sector weather climate change

Funding for 20 projects to counter fire and flood risks, permafrost deterioration and landslides.

March 16, 2023 | Metros

Services begin on Kuala Lumpur’s MRT Putrajaya Line Phase 2

Extension brings complete line length to 57.7km, built at a cost of $US 6.78bn.

March 15, 2023 | Innovations

Singapore LTA launches transformation map for the future of transport

Importance of skills and technological development in the rail sector is highlighted.

March 13, 2023 | Technology

SNCF signs MoU to explore use of maglev technology

French national operator to evaluate benefits of Nevomo’s MagRail technology.

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