FRANCE: Supported by the Ministry of Higher Education & Research and the Nord-Pas de Calais region, the Valutec C3T transport technology centre at the University of Valenciennes & Hainaut Cambrésis has purchased a Highly Accelerated Life Test chamber.
This will be used to test the performance and failure modes of on-train electronic systems, identifying sources of potential failure at the development stage.
Bombardier will provide training and technical expertise.
UK: Rail consultancy AARC Professional Services has expanded its portfolio by launching a Rail Infrastructure unit. Its services include advice and support on asset management strategies; standards, policy and process reviews; technical advisory assistance; asset performance management; maintenance readiness; taking new/changed assets into operational use; assisting ...
URUGUAY: An additional US$110m of financing for the Ferrocarril Central project has been secured by PPP concession holder Grupo Vía Central. On October 9 the consortium of NGE Concessions, Sacyr Concesiones, SACEEM, and BERKES said this would consolidate the financial foundations of the project while reinforcing ...
