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Zefiros for SJ will use Knorr-Bremse technologies
Zefiros for SJ will use Knorr-Bremse technologies

Alstom has commissioned Knorr-Bremse to equip new Swedish high-speed trains with braking systems, which will be managed by the latest evolution of the CubeControl brake control system.

Wales’ first tram-trains unveiled
Wales’ first tram-trains unveiled

On 31 July 2023 the Class 398 tram-trains that will revolutionise transport across the South Wales valleys have been unveiled at their new 100 million GBP depot at Taff’s Well, northwest of Cardiff.

New Lovosice - Zeebrugge intermodal line
New Lovosice - Zeebrugge intermodal line

On 11 September 2023, new Lovosice - Zeebrugge intermodal line was launched.

Testing of 50 Hz train charging in Saxony
Testing of 50 Hz train charging in Saxony

Despite all the efforts to electrify the German rail network, many regional lines will remain without catenary in the future, as this investment is not worthwhile everywhere.

Still questions over emission-free operation in the north of the Netherlands
Still questions over emission-free operation in the north of the Netherlands

Since April 2021, Arriva Nederland operates the WINK units. Although they are technically capable of battery operation, for reasons that are hard to understand, the use of this capability is not in sight...

Stadler and the HÜBNER Group will be working more closely together on the VDV Tram-Train project
Stadler and the HÜBNER Group will be working more closely together on the VDV Tram-Train project

The HÜBNER Group companies HEMSCHEIDT Engineering and Kunststofftechnik Hennigsdorf (KTH) will now provide products and systems for 246 CITYLINK vehicles.

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DB and Vossloh expand their cooperation in preventive rail maintenance
DB and Vossloh expand their cooperation in preventive rail maintenance

Vossloh and DB Netz are continuing their successful cooperation in the field of preventive rail maintenance with the HSG (High Speed Grinding) technology developed by Vossloh.

First ComfortJet on test
First ComfortJet on test

On 11 September 2023, the first ComfortJet for ČD arrived at Velim.

DB Cargo equips 100 wagons with automatic load weight monitoring from PJM
DB Cargo equips 100 wagons with automatic load weight monitoring from PJM

DB Cargo optimises the loading process of bulk cargo and equips 100 Class Eaos wagons with PJM's automatic load weight monitoring system.

HS2 trains first to be recognised for reduced carbon impacts
HS2 trains first to be recognised for reduced carbon impacts

The high speed trains due to start running on the HS2 rail network within 10 years have been marked out as the most environmentally-friendly in the world.

Planning approval for HS2's Balsall Common Viaduct in Warwickshire
Planning approval for HS2's Balsall Common Viaduct in Warwickshire

At its Planning Committee meeting on 6 September, Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council approved HS2’s plans for the Balsall Common Viaduct.

ZF's Track Monitoring for Digital Track Inspection
ZF's Track Monitoring for Digital Track Inspection

ZF plans to bring its track monitoring to the market next year.

METRANS launches direct haulage to Italy
METRANS launches direct haulage to Italy

METRANS hired three Vectrons in the A35 variant from Akiem, thereby incorporating in its fleet locomotives capable of operating in Italy and the entire Balkans for the first time.

First commercial test train on Pajares Variante
First commercial test train on Pajares Variante

There is no point in running a test freight train unless it carries a commercial payload. Such was the case when the final session of verification testing started on the new high speed line between Pola de Lena and La Robla on 1 September 2023.

Up to 540 Mireos for ÖBB
Up to 540 Mireos for ÖBB

Siemens Mobility has won the tender for a framework agreement to deliver up to 540 single-deck EMUs for ÖBB.