All Railway Gazette International articles in June 2023 – Page 3
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NewsYosaria Trains acquires ex-DB double-deck sleeping cars
SLOVAKIA: Yosaria Trains has taken delivery of 35 out-of-use double-deck sleeping cars which were formerly used on Deutsche Bahn CityNightLine services.
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Metro Report InternationalUrban transport industry news round-up
This week’s round-up of news from the urban transport sector.
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NewsBattery shunters to make J-TREC rolling stock deliveries
JAPAN: East Japan Railway’s rolling stock manufacturing subsidiary J-TREC has acquired two Hokuriku Heavy Industries ECOlogical MObility lithium-ion battery shunting locomotives. They are to be used for moving new vehicles from the company’s factory to Jimmuji station about 5 km away on the Keikyu-Zushi Line, where ...
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In depthInterview: Creating a sustainable global player
Giuseppe Marino rejoined Hitachi Rail as Group CEO at the start of April. In his first interview with the railway trade press, he reflects on the company’s strategic challenges in the evolving rail market and outlines his priorities to Nick Kingsley.
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NewsNASA looks at alternatives to diesel trains
GERMANY: Sachsen-Anhalt transport authority NASA has commissioned a study of options for replacement of diesel traction on the Land’s regional passenger services. Transport Technologie-Consult Karlsruhe has been awarded a €140 600 contract to look at options including batteries, hydrogen and electrification, as well as potential interim ...
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Metro Report InternationalFocus on funding as Andy Lord appointed London Transport Commissioner
UK: Current interim Transport Commissioner for London Andy Lord has been appointed to the role on a permanent basis, following an international search for candidates. The appointment announced on June 7 was made by Mayor of London Sadiq Khan under authority delegated by the Transport for ...
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SponsoredCPK presents the benefits of forecasting in developing sustainable transport infrastructure
Railway infrastructure is critical for enabling mobility, and as transport demands continue to grow then modernising and expanding the railway network becomes essential.
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Metro Report InternationalEdinburgh tramway extension to Newhaven opens
UK: The Newhaven extension of the Edinburgh tramway opened at midday on June 7, adding 4·69 km and eight stops to the line. Trams run every 7 to 10 min from 06.00 to midnight, seven days a week. A piper accompanied the first tram into the ...
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NewsAmtrak applies for federal grants to expand services
USA: National passenger operator Amtrak has applied for federal funding for projects to improve long distance and Northeast Corridor services. On June 5 Amtrak announced that it was seeking funding for 16 projects on its long distance network including: Cardinal and Sunset Limited service improvements, ...
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Metro Report InternationalTechnical updates applied to Calypso ticketing ecosystem
INTERNATIONAL: Ticketing standards body the Calypso Networks Association has announced technical updates intended to enhance trust, reliability and accessibility. Calypso Basic has been launched to offer a low-cost secure contactless ticket, avoiding magnetic stripes, barcodes, QR codes and proprietary solutions to cater for more occasional ...
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Rail Business UKUK railway news round-up
This week’s round-up of business news from the UK railway industry.
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NewsTrans-Caspian International Transport Route joint venture formed
ASIA: International port and freight terminal operator PSA International and Kazakhstan’s national railway KTZ have agreed to form a joint venture to develop services on the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route from China and southeast Asia to Europe. Plans for the KPMC joint venture include the organisation ...
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NewsIryo launches Madrid to Alacant service
SPAIN: Private high speed operator Iryo launched two pairs of return trains between Madrid Chamartín and Alacant on June 2. The inaugural service departed at 07.45 from Madrid to Alacant, with Transport Minister Xavier Flores onboard. Trains leave Madrid Chamartín at 07.45 and 15.45 daily, while ...
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Metro Report InternationalSwiss electrification technology used on Tyne & Wear Metro renewals
UK: Furrer+Frey is to renew overhead electrification equipment on the Tyne & Wear Metro network using a customised version of a design it developed for railways in Switzerland. The five-year contract awarded by transport authority Nexus covers refurbishment of 100 track-km of electrification equipment dating from ...
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NewsEFE to launch more regional passenger services
CHILE: President Gabriel Boric announced on June 1 that regional train services are to be introduced in three regions under the Trenes de Cercanía 30/30 programme.
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In depthUzbekistan: UTY strengthens its role as a regional hub
Sitting astride the Eurasian landbridge corridors, Uzbekistan has been steadily modernising its ex-Soviet rail network to handle growing volumes of freight and faster passenger trains. Further expansion is now in prospect, as Vladimir Waldin explains.
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NewsNetherlands – Belgium – France open access train service planned
EUROPE: Arriva Nederland has applied for permission to launch an open access passenger service from the north of the Netherlands to Belgium and Paris.
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Rail Business UKHitachi acquisition of Thales GTS could reduce signalling competition, warns UK M&A regulator
UK: Hitachi’s proposed €1·7bn acquisition of Thales’ Ground Transportation business could lead to a substantial lessening of competition in the British signalling market, the Competition & Markets Authority has provisionally concluded.
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Rail Business UKPennant Rail acquires Track Access Productions
UK: Rail, aerospace and defence training company Pennant Rail has acquired Track Access Productions Ltd, which provides driver briefing, mapping and route learning services. ’The acquisition of TAP consolidates and strengthens our presence in the UK rail market and, over time, TAP and Pennant Rail will ...
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NewsSale of Arriva’s Danish and Serbian businesses completed
EUROPE: München-based private equity investor Mutares says it plans to increase operational efficiency and leverage ‘strong expertise in tendering for public sector contracts’ following its acquisition of Arriva’s activities in Denmark and Serbia. The transaction covers bus services in Denmark and Serbia, plus rail, ferry and ...
