Latest InnoTrans news – Page 16
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NewsRENFE to order 30 high speed trainsets
SPAIN: Development Minister Ana Pastor announced at the opening of InnoTrans on September 23 that national operator RENFE would order 30 more high speed trains over the next four years. Orders for a further 10 gauge-convertible trainsets would also be placed, she said. Pastor assured the Spanish railway supply industry ...
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NewsDB announces Pesa Link firm order
GERMANY: Unveiling the prototype Pesa Link diesel multiple-unit ordered under a framework agreement for 470 trainsets signed at the previous InnoTrans, on September 24 DB Board Member for Rail Technology Dr-Ing Heike Hanagarth announced an order for a further 26 trains. The deal was inked at a colourful ceremony by ...
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NewsFuel cells to power regional trainsets
GERMANY: Alstom Transport hopes to have 40 fuel cell-powered regional trains in commercial service on regional lines in Germany by 2020 under an accord signed at the InnoTrans trade show in Berlin on September 24. Under the letters of intent signed between Alstom, the Länder of Niedersachsen, ...
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NewsPermanent magnet motors
CHINA: CSR has developed permanent magnet traction motors for two applications. The TQ-600 synchronous motor has been used on a build of trains for the Shanghai – Kunming high speed line. Rated at 600 kW at a speed of 4 200 rev/min, the motor has a high power density of ...
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NewsShinkansen simulator on show
JAPAN: Opportunities to drive trains on the Shinkansen are rare, but visitors to InnoTrans are able to do just that on a driver training simulator on the JR East stand. Supplied by Ongakukan Co Ltd, the simulator offers a 4K technology screen with an accurate representation of driving an E5 ...
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NewsInnoTrans 2014: Monday
Monday is the day for exhibitors to set up their stands, before the show opens to visitors on Tuesday morning.
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NewsInnoTrans: The global gathering
The world's railway industry meets at the InnoTrans rail technology exhibition in Berlin on September 23-26.
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NewsInnoTrans information at your fingertips
INNOTRANS: As the only official international media partner for InnoTrans 2014, Railway Gazette is providing extensive coverage of the event. The September issue of Railway Gazette International contains the show preview as well as our show guide with floor plans for each hall and a full listing of the ...
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NewsFeature articles in the September 2014 issue of Railway Gazette International
Feature articles in the September 2014 issue of Railway Gazette International, the leading business journal for railway operators and suppliers, read in 140 countries. Subscribe to Railway Gazette International today. Comment A question of pricing power News Main Line Urban Rail Market Industry Innovations Pointers ...
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NewsSafety-critical SCADA on show at InnoTrans
COPA-DATA: Visitors to the COPA-DATA stand will be able to see a demonstration of Zenon SCADA software for controlling power supplies and substations, railway traffic systems and equipment installed in tunnels. ‘With Zenon and Straton, operators of infrastructure can set up an integrated control solution for smart traffic systems, create ...
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NewsRoller bearings for 40 tonne axleloads
SKF: A compact tapered roller bearing unit for 45 tonne axleload wagons will be launched by SKF at InnoTrans 2014. The CTBU was developed as a result of requests from operators seeking to move heavier loads without lengthening trains. ‘The SKF CTBU is the only heavy haul bearing ...
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NewsElectrical measurement tools at InnoTrans
LEM: Electrical measuring technology supplier LEM will highlight its 42 years of experience in reducing the size, weight and cost of equipment, while maintaining performance requirements. A range of products will be on show at InnoTrans 2014, including an EM4TII on-board energy meter for both DC and AC vehicles, control ...
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NewsJump into a virtual world
TRAINING: Pennant has produced a prototype Goods Yard Shunter Trainer by combining virtual reality goggles with computer simulation technology originally developed for training military parachutists. Simulation is an established tool for driver training, says John Churchman, Senior Business Development Manager, but 'we now have the ability to place an individual ...
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NewsTrack recording, tamping, transport and training
PLASSER & THEURER: The GMTZ self-propelled track recording car for DB Netz will on show on the outdoor tracks at InnoTrans, along with a Unimat 09-4x4/4S universal tamper. The 140 km/h GMTZ offers an interior height of 2 000 mm while still fitting within the restricted clearances of the Berlin ...
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NewsDiesel-resistant sleeves in various colours
BRADY: Durable diesel-resistant wire identification sleeves for rolling stock applications will be displayed at InnoTrans by Brady. Available in various colours and supplied on rolls which enable double-sided printing, the sleeves are designed to maintain their integrity while exposed to organic fluids, oils and high temperatures. The ...
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NewsGreenTech shunter on show at InnoTrans
VOLLERT: The new GreenTech automated shunter is designed for use at industrial terminals. Its 180 kW diesel-electric drive continually adapts to the power required to minimise fuel consumption and emissions. It features a water-cooled, six-cylinder in-line engine with turbocharger, charge-air cooling and external exhaust gas recirculation, compliant with EU Stage ...
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NewsConnect with a RockStar at InnoTrans
WEIDMÜLLER: The RockStar HighPower connector will be displayed at InnoTrans by Weidmüller. Specially designed for inter-vehicle cables carrying up to 55 A and 1 500 V, the three and four-pin high-current connectors have a compact dustproof and waterproof impact-resistant design with maintenance-free crimp connections.