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INNOVIA Metro Trains For Kuala Lumpur
INNOVIA Metro Trains For Kuala Lumpur

On 24 August 2020 Bombardier Transportation announced that it has completed the local assembly work on the first of the batch of 27 driverless INNOVIA Metro 300 trains ordered in October 2017 for the Kelana Jaya Light Rail Transit line in Kuala Lumpur.

Very First Rail Freight Delivery At HS2’s Washwood Heath Site
Very First Rail Freight Delivery At HS2’s Washwood Heath Site

25 August saw the first rail freight delivery of aggregate arrive at HS2’s Washwood Heath site in Birmingham, signalling the start of HS2’s major programme to take up to 1.5 million lorries off the roads to cut carbon emissions.

Lavender And Jasmine On The Roof: Wiener Linien's Pilot Project For A Cool Tram Stop At Parliament
Lavender And Jasmine On The Roof: Wiener Linien's Pilot Project For A Cool Tram Stop At Parliament

Under the motto “Greener Linien”, Wiener Linien is continuously implementing projects that make public transport even more climate-friendly.

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Eurostar Confirms Start Of New Direct London - Amsterdam Services
Eurostar Confirms Start Of New Direct London - Amsterdam Services

Eurostar today confirms that its London - Amsterdam service will operate fully direct both to and from the Netherlands from 26 October.

UNIPETROL DOPRAVA Orders More Vectrons
UNIPETROL DOPRAVA Orders More Vectrons

On 24 August 2020, UNIPETROL DOPRAVA announced order of four Vectron MS locomotives.

X’Trapolis Cityduplex At Velim
X’Trapolis Cityduplex At Velim

One of the first X’Trapolis Cityduplex EMUs is present at the Velim test circuit now.

USB Chargers For Railway Vehicles
USB Chargers For Railway Vehicles

MTM Power has developed a series of USB chargers that are suitable for mobile use, especially for supplying charging stations on railway vehicles.

First Double-Deck Driving Trailer For ČD
First Double-Deck Driving Trailer For ČD

One of the orders now realised at the Škoda Vagonka works in Ostrava is a contract for five three-car double-deck push-pull rakes for ČD.

Design For Amersham Vent Shaft Headhouse
Design For Amersham Vent Shaft Headhouse

HS2 revealed the design for the Amersham vent shaft headhouse - one of five structures that will be built to provide ventilation and emergency access to the high-speed rail line’s 10 mile-long Chiltern tunnel.

Nürnberg's G1 In Regular Service
Nürnberg's G1 In Regular Service

On 19 August 2020 the first three new Type G1 metro trains started regular passenger service on the U1 line in Nürnberg.

EBA Gives Green Light For Transport System Bögl
EBA Gives Green Light For Transport System Bögl

EBA has given assurances that the core components of the vehicle and track of the Transport System Bögl comply with requirements and are thus eligible for approval.

Liebherr New Works In Pinghu
Liebherr New Works In Pinghu

On 18 August 2020 Liebherr has opened a new production site in Pinghu, eastern China.

Electroputere VFU Tests Its DMU-01
Electroputere VFU Tests Its DMU-01

In October 2019, at Făurei Railway test centre a new three-car DMU with a hydraulic transmission arrived there, being painted in a temporary black and white colours. Designated DMU-01 it was built by Electroputere VFU of Pașcani.

Global Centre Of Rail Excellence In Wales - A New Test Circuit In UK
Global Centre Of Rail Excellence In Wales - A New Test Circuit In UK

Starting in 2017, the Welsh Government is developing proposals for a rail testing complex with two electrified circuits for rolling stock and infrastructure testing.

Bogie Overhaul For Warszawa Inspiros
Bogie Overhaul For Warszawa Inspiros

On 29 July 2020 Siemens Mobility and Metro Warszawskie have signed a contract for the P4.3 inspection of bogies of Warsaw Inspiro metro trains.