All Railway Gazette International articles in March 2020
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NewsFederal Railroad Administration launches risk-reduction programme
USA: The Federal Railroad Administration has issued a final rule launching a risk-reduction programme. This requires Class I railways to identify and analyse hazards, and develop and implement an FRA-approved safety plan to eliminate or mitigate the risks. The rule implements a mandate required by the Rail ...
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In depthPassenger information: Is my train on time?
The availability of train running data for the UK rail network through a variety of open feeds has facilitated the development of applications to provide passengers with accurate real time information.
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In depthThailand: Metre-gauge enhancements spearhead spending drive
The Thai government has committed to spending no less than 7% of GDP on improving its rail network. While double-tracking several main lines is the priority, construction of new lines is still on the agenda. However, the influence of China is a complicating factor. Peter Janssen reports.
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NewsSachsen on show at InnoTrans 2020
INNOTRANS: Attending InnoTrans is a must for railway technology firms from Sachsen, says Thomas Horn, Managing Director of economic development agency Wirtschaftsförderung Sachsen. The Land ‘is one of Germany’s top three locations for rail vehicle technology’ according to Horn, with local suppliers including Goldschmidt Thermit, Bombardier Transportation ...
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Rail Business UKSLC launches Operations business
UK: SLC Group has established SLC Operations Ltd to provide train and station operating services as well as specialist safety-critical training. This builds on SLC Rail’s work over the past 10 years supporting local authorities in the development and delivery of infrastructure projects including new and ...
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NewsWorld rail freight news round-up
Lineas has joined the European Rail Freight Association. ‘We strongly believe that private rail freight players will make the difference in Europe’, said Geert Pauwels, CEO of the Belgian freight operator. ‘As private companies we have a unique customer mindset to deliver innovative products that convince our ...
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SponsoredBuilding a 5G and Smart Cities Powerhouse at Transit Wireless
Melinda White, the Chief Executive Officer of Transit Wireless, is making waves. CEO for 20 months, honored as a “Notable Woman in Tech” in Crain’s New York Business’ list last May, and overseeing an ambitious period of change and expansion, the head of this BAI Communications subsidiary is aiming at turning the New York City-award-winning company into a 5G and Smart Cities powerhouse.
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News‘No reason to cancel InnoTrans’
INNOTRANS: Amid concerns about the impact of the coronavirus and associated travel restrictions on international business, on February 28 InnoTrans organiser Messe Berlin told Railway Gazette International ‘we are in constant communication with the responsible health authorities and are monitoring the situation regarding COVID-19’. Messe Berlin said ...
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NewsProvence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur launches TER tenders
FRANCE: Bids for concessions to operate two groups of local services in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region were invited on February 24, just over one year after the region announced its intention to open up TER services to competition from operators other than SNCF. Offers must be submitted ...
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Metro Report InternationalGoogle and TfL sign card-reader sponsorship deal
UK: Transport for London has announced a £2m partnership with Google to rebrand its Oyster and contactless card-readers on buses and stations with branded G Pay ones – the first deal of this kind since the card-readers’ introduction in 2004. The one-year sponsorship covers the replacement of ...
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NewsIT-Trans event postponed owing to coronavirus concerns
GERMANY: ‘In light of the extreme circumstances’ arising from the global spread of the coronavirus, the International Association of Public Transport and Messe Karlsruhe have ‘with regret but determination’ postponed the IT-Trans transport technology conference and exhibition which was due to be held on March 3-6. Some ...
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NewsÖBB to test hydrogen multiple-units
AUSTRIA: The national operator’s passenger business ÖBB Personenverkehr has awarded sole bidder Alstom a contract to provide two hydrogen fuel cell multiple-units for trials. The deal worth €1·87m includes the hire of two Coradia iLint multiple-units, along with the provision of maintenance services, hydrogen and associated refuelling ...
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Metro Report InternationalCost savings unlock $64m in FTA grants for Texas and Florida
USA: The Federal Transit Administration approved grant funding totalling $64·2m for three project promoters on February 28. The funds are part of the FTA’s Capital Investment Grants programme which rewards transport authorities for delivering investment projects under budget and ahead of schedule by allowing them to retain ...
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NewsRedesigning Russian Railways tickets
RUSSIA: National railway RZD is to roll out a revised electronic ticket design in the first half of 2020 with the aim of providing passengers with easier and faster access to information about their journey, fare and seat or sleeping berth. RZD has worked with graphics agency ...
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NewsWilliam J Flynn named as next Amtrak CEO
USA: Amtrak has appointed William J Flynn as its next President & Chief Executive Officer, the national passenger operator announced on March 2.
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In depthMyanmar: International backers spur network renewal
Work is well in hand to rehabilitate the main line between Myanmar’s most important cities, as international backers queue to support investment in one of southeast Asia’s largest networks. Peter Janssen reports from Naypyitaw.
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NewsVTG acquires majority stake in Carbo Rail
SLOVAKIA: VTG Rail Logistics has strengthened its presence in central Europe with the signing of a deal to acquire a majority stake in Carbo Rail, subject to regulatory approval. VTG Rail Logistics will take responsibility for the operational management and strategic development of Bratislava-based Carbo Rail, which ...
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Rail Business UKRaising awareness of the needs of disabled public transport users
UK: The Department for Transport has launched the It’s Everyone’s Journey advertising campaign to raise awareness about the needs of disabled people when using public transport, particularly those with non-visible impairments, and to encourage people to reflect on how common and often unconscious behaviours can impact ...
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NewsEuropean passenger corridors needed to boost rail’s market share
EUROPE: In a bid to boost rail’s market share for international traffic, the Netherlands’ Ministry of Infrastructure & Water Management has put forward proposals to develop a pan-European network of passenger corridors, similar to those already in place for rail freight.