Railway supply industry news
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United Wagon Co was Russia’s largest wagon manufacturer in 2019, according to data from INFOLine-Analytics. UWC’s output of 21 000 wagons placed it second worldwide after CRRC. Russian companies produced a total of 78 200 wagons in 2019, a year-on-year increase of 9·8%. Output is expected to fall in 2020 ...
Stadler Mannheim formed through acquisition of VIPCO
GERMANY: Stadler has acquired VIPCO GmbH, which has become a new German subsidiary under the name Stadler Mannheim GmbH.
ETR700 HVAC maintenance contract
ITALY: Liebherr-Transportation Systems is to overhaul and maintain the 39 cab cooling and 157 saloon air-conditioning systems it supplied for the 19 ETR700 high speed trainsets.
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ENSCO Rail has acquired an enhanced user license for Vampire Pro vehicle-track interaction modelling software, including access to the source code for long-term sustainability. ‘Integrating Vampire Pro with automated web-based processes such as our Autonomous Track Geometry Measurement System and data analytics will provide customers with the most accessible and ...
Turkey’s National Train to enter service this year
TURKEY: The National Train electric multiple-unit developed under a programme to increase the use of domestic technology and support the adoption of TSI standards has been completed and is expected to enter revenue service this year, Minister for Transport & Infrastructure Adil Karaismailoğlu said during a visit to state-owned passenger ...
Wabtec to cut up to 450 jobs at Doncaster
UK: Wabtec announced plans to reduce its workforce at Doncaster by up to 450 employees on June 16.
Ancala to acquire Hector Rail from EQT
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TMH International completes DJJ acquisition
Rail supply chain needs clarity on future work to support coronavirus recovery planning
Robotic welding at Tikhvin wagon factory
Rumo signs Paulista railway concession
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Mitsubishi Electric Corp acquires stake in EKE-Electronics
InnoTrans organiser reports ‘positive reactions’ to new date
Stadler orders ABB traction and energy storage technology
Vossloh completes sale of locomotive business to CRRC
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Bamboo sleepers aimed at Middle Eastern railways
Robel establishes subsidiary to serve the Chinese rail maintenance market
Stadler CEO steps down over strategic differences
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Electronic Ticket Control Database enters service
Greenbrier GIMSA Joint Venture agreement amended