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NewsFirst ETCS Level 2 on the MÁV network goes live
HUNGARY: ETCS Level 2 trackside equipment has been activated on the 25·2 km Százhalombatta – Pusztaszabolcs section of the 228 km Budapest – Pécs main line.
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In depthTurkey: Ankara keeps rail funds flowing
Analysis of the national budget for 2025 underscores Turkey’s commitment to expanding its rail network, which is expected to grow by 8500 route-km in the next 30 years. David O’Byrne investigates.
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Metro Report InternationalHard challenges for Easier ticket gate
TICKETING: Easier has developed a ticket gate with an overhead camera which counts passengers and identifies fare evasion attempts, with AI training to help it improve accuracy. Demonstrating the prototype at the Transport Ticketing Global trade fair in London, the company told Railway Gazette International that ...
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Rail Business UKPay-as-you-go rail ticketing technology contract awarded
UK: The Rail Delivery Group has awarded Tracsis a multi-year contract to provide a Tap Converter system which will support the roll-out of pay-as-you-go National Rail travel in urban areas across the country. Tracsis said this will be a major step towards modernising rail ticketing. Tap ...
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NewsHybrid shunting locomotive handed over
KAZAKHSTAN: Chinese manufacturer CRRC has handed over a diesel hybrid shunting locomotive built for national railway KTZ. KTZ said its shunting locomotives operate for an average of 4 to 6 h per day, and the use of hybrid technology would provide fuel savings. At the handover ...
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NewsTransport for NSW and Network Rail to collaborate
INTERNATIONAL: Australia’s Transport for New South Wales and British infrastructure manager Network Rail have signed a five-year memorandum of understanding to co-operate to develop rail technology, improve reliability and drive sustainability. The MoU focuses on four areas: Sustainability & Net Zero Carbon: reducing emissions and ...
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Metro Report InternationalPineapple tram conversion to de-ice light rail line
FINLAND: Helsinki transport operator Kaupunkiliikenne’s maintenance division has converted an old tram into a overhead electrification de-icing vehicle for use on light rail Line 15. The original tram dates from the 1980s. The conversion involved removing the seats and a central low-floor section which had been ...
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NewsReal Time Mobility Data Exchange to provide improved access to live train information
EUROPE: The International Union of Railways has awarded Hit Rail a five-year contract to supply a Real Time Mobility Data Exchange service. UIC RTMDE is designed to provide a common platform for access to live passenger train running information. It will implement UIC’s IRS 90918-11 open ...
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Metro Report InternationalMPK Kraków selects preferred bidder to replace high-floor trams
POLAND: Operator MPK Kraków has selected Pesa Bydgoszcz as the preferred bidder to supply up to 90 light rail vehicles through three different tenders. The total value of the three lots announced on March 4 is 1·8bn złoty and the duration of the agreements is for ...
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NewsŠkoda Group to overhaul NIM Express trains
GERMANY: DB Regio has awarded Škoda Group a contract to overhaul five double-deck push-pull trainsets which operate Nürnberg – Ingolstadt – München regional services using the high speed line, with an option for a sixth. Each NIM Express trainset comprises a driving coach, four intermediate coaches, ...
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Metro Report InternationalWest Coast Extension leads Singapore’s urban rail growth plans
SINGAPORE: The Land Transport Authority is developing plans for two further metro corridors serving north and west Singapore, as well as an extension of the Jurong Regional Line southeast to provide interchanges with two more lines. A feasibility study for a new north-south line was proposed ...
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NewsKyrgyzstan railway construction PPP signed
KYRGYZSTAN: A public-private partnership agreement has been signed for the construction of a railway from Karakol to Makmal. Makmal is the planned site of the break of gauge between China’s 1 435 mm standard gauge and Central Asia’s 1 520 mm broad gauge on the proposed ...
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NewsSlovakian electrification goes live
SLOVAKIA: Electric services on the 21·5 km single-track Haniska pri Košiciach – Moldava nad Bodvou (mesto) section of the Košice – Zvolen line began on February 17. Installation of 3 kV DC equipment prepared for future conversion to 25 kV 50 Hz began in summer 2021 ...
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Metro Report InternationalLuxtram cleared for takeoff
LUXEMBOURG: A 3·9 km tramway extension to Luxembourg airport opened on March 2, with an opening ceremony attended by Helge Dorstewitz, Managing Director of Luxtram, with Minister of Mobility & Public Works, Yuriko Backes, the city mayor and other municipality representatives. The airport extension completes Luxembourg’s ...
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NewsNS unveils mock-up of future double-deck trains
NETHERLANDS: National passenger operator NS has unveiled a mock-up of its future Dubbeldekker Nieuwe Generatie electric multiple-units. In December 2022 NS awarded CAF a €600m contract to supply 30 four-car and 30 six-car DDNG trainsets. It was the operator’s second order for ...
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Rail Business UKRIA launches rail training service
UK: Following a successful pilot last year, the Railway Industry Association has launched a training service to support the industry, including RIA members, in developing and refining skills and knowledge. Courses include: Introduction to UK Rail, a one-day course for anyone new to the industry, ...
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Metro Report InternationalCrown Bridges tram deliveries begin
FINLAND: Škoda Transtech’s Otanmäki factory has delivered the first of 23 ForCity Smart Artic X54 trams ordered for Helsinki’s future Crown Bridges light rail line. Following testing, the tram will initially be used in revenue service on Route 13 from Kalasatama to Pasila. Deliveries are to ...
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NewsPreferred bidder chosen to renew SNCB’s DC fleet
BELGIUM: National passenger train operator SNCB has selected CAF as preferred bidder to supply the future AM30 electric and battery-electric multiple-units. At the end of 2022 SNCB called tenders for a 12-year framework agreement covering the supply of 160 km/h 3 k V DC units offering ...