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RS FZhT Certification For OVK’s Second Articulated Tank Wagon Model
RS FZhT Certification For OVK’s Second Articulated Tank Wagon Model

On 21 August 2020 OVK (UWC) announced  that it has received RS FZhT certification for its Model 15-629 six-axle articulated tank wagon for the transportation of light oil products.

HS2’s Solihull Interchange Station Gains Planning Approval
HS2’s Solihull Interchange Station Gains Planning Approval

The new landmark station, set to be built in Solihull, was praised for its green credentials as Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council approved the design on 26 August.

New Metro Line 3 in Sofia Went Into Service
New Metro Line 3 in Sofia Went Into Service

On 26 August 2020 Siemens Mobility's Inspiro trains and Trainguard MT systems have gone into passenger service on Line 3 of the Sofia metro (Metropoliten EAD, MEAD). 

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First GTW 2/6 For ARRIVA vlaky After Overhaul
First GTW 2/6 For ARRIVA vlaky After Overhaul

Repairs are already being completed on the first four GTW 2/6 DMUs bought by ARRIVA vlaky, which were moved in April 2020 from Germany to the Czech Republic.

More Vossloh Rail Fasteners For Etihad Rail
More Vossloh Rail Fasteners For Etihad Rail

In the invitation to tender for Packages 2B and C as part of Stage 2 of the new railway construction project, Vossloh was again awarded the contract for the supply of rail fasteners. 

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.

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.