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DB deploys heat protection film in heatwave

15 Aug 2018

GERMANY: In response to the ongoing heatwave, DB Regio is applying heat protection film to the windows of Type DBuz non-air-conditioned double-deck coaches used on the Frankenbahn route between ... more

Infotec has launched the MD42P mobile passenger information display.

Mobile passenger information display launched

15 Aug 2018

DISPLAY: In response to customer requests, Infotec has launched the MD42P mobile passenger information display designed to enable station operators to show additional information or special notices ... more

NVR has awarded incumbent and sole bidder Rurtalbahn GmbH a contract to continue to operate Eifel-Bördebahn service RB28.

Eifel-Bördebahn contract awarded

15 Aug 2018

GERMANY: Local transport authority NVR has awarded incumbent and sole bidder Rurtalbahn GmbH a contract to continue to operate Eifel-Bördebahn ... more

International Rail Partners has made its first short line acquisition, buying Grenada Railroad from Iowa Pacific Holding.

International Rail Partners buys its first short line

14 Aug 2018

USA: International Rail Partners has made its first short line acquisition, buying Grenada Railroad from Iowa Pacific Holdings and taking over ... more

The Yamanote Line in Tokyo could be used to pilot driverless operation (Photo: JR East).

East Japan Railway studies driverless operation

14 Aug 2018

JAPAN: East Japan Railway Co has set up a team to develop plans for driverless operation, the Yomiuri ... more

Nacco asset divestment agreement clears way for VTG acquisition

14 Aug 2018

GERMANY: An agreement has been signed for a consortium of leasing company Wascosa and Hamburg-based investor Aves One to buy about 30% of Nacco ... more