All Railway Gazette International articles in December 2020 – Page 9
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NewsHustopeče u Brna branch electrified
CZECH REPUBLIC: Electric trains began running on the 6·7 km branch between Hustopeče u Brna and Šakvice on December 12, enabling the introduction of a direct service S3 linking Hustopeče to Brno in just 35 min. As well as 25 kV 50 Hz electrification, the modernisation of ...
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NewsOptiFuel Systems announces natural gas freight locomotive
USA: Rail, marine and generator product supplier OptiFuel Systems has announced that it is ready to manufacture freight locomotives of 1 200 to 2 400 hp fuelled by biomethane and natural gas. The South Carolina company is using a proprietary EPA rail-certified KOFSG11.9400 engine based on the ...
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Metro Report InternationalCBTC gains Chinese certification
CHINA: The TSTCBTC 2.0 signalling system developed by the Thales SEC Transport joint venture has received China Urban Rail Certification from the National Development & Reform Commission and the National Certification & Accreditation Administration. ‘Thales is proud that our innovative TSTCBTC 2.0 signaling system was granted the ...
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Rail Business UKPutting the rail user first by design
The way contractors design and execute planned and emergency construction work has a bearing on the ability for Network Rail to achieve its user-first strategy. Andy Sloan, Managing Director of COWI in the UK, takes a look at how design best practice is evolving.
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Rail Business UKNext Rail Business UK newsletter
UK: Because of the Christmas break, the next Rail Business UK e-mail newsletter will be on Thursday January 7 2021.
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NewsTaxirail lightweight vehicle demonstrator with AI to start trials in 2021
FRANCE: Trials with a self-propelled ultra-lightweight rail vehicle intended for rural railways or lightly-used lines are due to commence towards the end of 2021.
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NewsLocomotives on the way to Guinea
GUINEA: CRRC Qishuyan has begun delivering eight DF8B twin-cab diesel locomotives and six CDA5A1 single-cab locomotives which the SMB-Winning bauxite mining consortium ordered in two batches in November and December last year. The locomotives will be used on a 125 km line from ...
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NewsCognitive Pilot seeks to expand into European rail automation market
INTERNATIONAL: Moscow-based vehicle automation specialist Cognitive Pilot intends to manufacture more than 2 000 of its Cognitive Rail Pilot driver assistance units next year as it looks to expand into western Europe.
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Metro Report InternationalSalzburger Lokalbahn extension approved
AUSTRIA: Salzburg city council has approved the long-planned extension of the Salzburger Lokalbahn from its underground terminus alongside the main railway station to Mirabellplatz in the city centre. Planning is expected to start in 2021, with a view to starting construction in 2023. Design work is expected ...
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NewsFirst responders offered railway safety training
USA: The Operation Lifesaver level crossing safety campaign organisation has started offering free Railroad Investigation & Safety Course training for first responders. RISC replaces the Grade Crossing Collision Investigation Course, and can be provided in-person or virtually with sessions of 1 h to 4 h. First responders ...
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In depthTraction: Rail can lead the way with hydrogen deployment
The rail sector is at the forefront of the commercialisation of hydrogen technology, with trains running in Germany attracting interest from around the world, says Amy Adams, Vice-President of Fuel Cell & Hydrogen Technologies at Cummins
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NewsHospital station to open next year
DENMARK: Gødstrup station which Banedanmark is building on the Herning – Holstebro line in western Jylland is nearing completion and on course to open in spring 2021, the infrastructure manager confirmed in December. Intended to serve the hospital now under construction at Gødstrup, 6 km northwest of ...
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NewsMagnetic wedges to boost motor efficiency
JAPAN: A low-cost enhancement to improve the efficiency of three-phase traction motors has been developed by Toshiba Corp.
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Metro Report InternationalMoscow Metro expands payment options
RUSSIA: Moscow Metro has worked with VTB bank, Google and Mastercard to enable passengers to use Google Pay on Android devices. Other payment systems are to be added. A smartphone with the screen turned on needs to be tapped on to the turnstile. ‘We see contactless payment ...
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NewsMachine tool support centre to be established
USA: Simmons Machine Tool Corp is establishing a technical application centre in Albany, New York, to support North American customers across non-automotive industry sectors including rail. As part of the NSH Group (Niles-Simmons-Hegenscheid), Niles-Simmons designs and manufactures precision CNC machining tools including underfloor wheel lathes used ...
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Metro Report InternationalEMV Level 1 certification now offered in India
INDIA: Fime has launched what it says is India’s first EMV Level 1 contactless payment technology testing laboratory and certification service, in support of the national Make in India programme. ‘Indian terminal manufacturers no longer need to travel overseas to obtain their EMVCo Level 1 contactless certification’, ...
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NewsMaintenance management platform expands access to data
NORWAY: State rolling stock leasing company Norske Tog has rolled out Trimble’s E2M asset and maintenance management system to manage the fleet of vehicles operated by SJ under the Lot 2 Nord operating contract. This contract covers long-distance passenger services from Oslo to Trondheim and Bodø, as ...
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Rail Business UKHydrogen train demonstrator project consortium appointed
UK: An industry consortium has been appointed to produce a hydrogen fuel cell multiple-unit for demonstration in Scotland.
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NewsGetting ready to Know Your Train
GERMANY: Ci4Rail has been founded in Nürnberg to provide intelligent cloud services and edge technology for the transport sector. The start-up company is to launch Know Your Train, a ‘holistic platform’ comprising hardware, software and accompanying services for predictive maintenance and other value-added applications. The company’s founders ...
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Metro Report InternationalNorth Korean tram loop completed
NORTH KOREA: Construction of a tram line in the city of Wŏnsan was completed in late November, according to local media reports. The single track line forming a clockwise loop of around 8·5 km is situated in the resort area of the city, between Wonsan Kalma International ...