All Railway Gazette International articles in April 2002 – Page 3
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Revival in prospect
THERE IS encouraging news for rail users in Nigeria. The Ministry of Transport has given details of plans to lease motive power from South Africa to haul freight, while 50 more locos are being acquired from China for passenger trains. Recent developments include the launch of a regular passenger service ...
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Publications
Telematics in Public Transport in GermanyTelematics is the combination of telecommunications and information technology, and has found applications with many German operators. In this 588-page book, 15 authors discuss current state-of-the-art applications, including mobile radio communications, locating vehicles, traffic management, passenger information systems, electronic payment, vehicle supervision and security, as ...
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Randolph Street refurbishment
RANDOLPH Street station in Chicago is to undergo a $15m multi-phase refurbishment. Served by Metra Electric District and South Shore commuter trains, the station will be expanded by 1300m2, with improved lighting, larger passenger concourses, more convenient ticket sales, revamped toilets and modern information systems. Waiting areas will be air-conditioned, ...
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Windhoff takeover
German railway equipment manufacturer Windhoff AG has been taken over by Georgsmarienhütte Holding GmbH. Windhoff slid into financial difficulties last year and applied for insolvency in December. The insolvency procedure opened on March 1, and Georgsmarienhütte acquired the assets of the Rheine-based company. Originally a steel maker, Georgsmarienhütte Holding is ...
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