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Hyperloop - The Train-In-A-Vacuum-Tube Fantasy (9)
Hyperloop - The Train-In-A-Vacuum-Tube Fantasy (9)

Since 2012 the global media have been intrigued by Hyperloop, a revolutionary concept enabling passenger- and freight-carrying vehicles to move through hermetically-sealed vacuum tubes, at speeds of between 1,100 and 1,200 km/h. It is worthwhile, therefore, for us to undertake a critical examination of some of the technical characteristics of the Hyperloop idea.

Final Rescue Train For DB Netz
Final Rescue Train For DB Netz

On 13 March 2020 the last Class 714 locomotive for rescue trains of DB Netz Notfalltechnik was delivered.

Class 2ES5S And 3ES5S Locomotives Received Certificates Of Conformity
Class 2ES5S And 3ES5S Locomotives Received Certificates Of Conformity

On 17 March 2020 the new 25 kV 50 Hz Class 2ES5S and 3ES5S main line freight locomotives, produced by NEVZ, received a certificate of conformity of the EAEU for a period of 5 years.

A Visit To Stadler Siedlce (5)
A Visit To Stadler Siedlce (5)

On 29 January 2020 we visited Stadler Siedlce. This works is now, in addition to Class 777 EMUs and various types of FLIRTs, also building trams for Poland and Germany.

Development Of Various 1,520 mm Gauge Prima Projects
Development Of Various 1,520 mm Gauge Prima Projects

In previous articles focused on the supply of Prima locomotives for broad-gauge railways we described the situation regarding India, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan. Locomotives for the latter two countries are (were) produced at the Belfort and EKZ factories.

A Visit To Stadler Siedlce (4)
A Visit To Stadler Siedlce (4)

On 29 January 2020 we visited Stadler Siedlce. This works is now, in addition to Class 777 EMUs and various types of FLIRTs, also building trams for Poland and Germany.

Siemens Mobility’s First BEMU Order
Siemens Mobility’s First BEMU Order

Landesanstalt Schienenfahrzeuge Baden-Württemberg has ordered 20 Mireo Plus B trains from Siemens Mobility.

ITL Eisenbahn Starts Operation Of Its EURODUAL Soon
ITL Eisenbahn Starts Operation Of Its EURODUAL Soon

As we already reported, on 17 February 2020 HVLE started test operation of its EURODUALs. More locomotives were dispatched to another two German operators.

The Present Situation Of A Prima Family
The Present Situation Of A Prima Family

In the previous three articles we have described the development of various Prima locomotive projects.

Hyperloop - The Train-In-A-Vacuum-Tube Fantasy (8)
Hyperloop - The Train-In-A-Vacuum-Tube Fantasy (8)

Since 2012 the global media have been intrigued by Hyperloop, a revolutionary concept enabling passenger- and freight-carrying vehicles to move through hermetically-sealed vacuum tubes, at speeds of between 1,100 and 1,200 km/h. It is worthwhile, therefore, for us to undertake a critical examination of some of the technical characteristics of the Hyperloop idea.

First Desiro HC EMUs For Israeli State Railways
First Desiro HC EMUs For Israeli State Railways

At present various Desiro HC EMUs for Israel are subjected to testing, some in Germany and one in Austria.

Class 443 Locomotives Completely In Service
Class 443 Locomotives Completely In Service

Following arrival in the Republic of North Macedonia on 8 January 2020, the remaining three Class 443 electric locomotives were tested until late of that month.

Griffins On A Test Run
Griffins On A Test Run

On 11 March there was a test run of EU160-007 and 008 locomotives between Warszawa-Grochów and Szeligi.

S-Bahn Rhein-Neckar Mireo EMUs On Test
S-Bahn Rhein-Neckar Mireo EMUs On Test

At present various Mireo EMUs are subjected to testing, four of these on the Donauwörth - Augsburg line.

Tampere Trams Development
Tampere Trams Development

Tampere is constructing a 1,435 mm gauge tram line which would run in Section 1 between the city centre, Hervanta and Tampere University Hospital. At the moment, the aforementioned locations are not only the busiest in terms of public transport, but some of the fastest growing areas of the city.

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