All articles by Railway Gazette International – Page 55
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NewsTechnotrans combines battery and power electronics cooling in one device
INNOTRANS: Technotrans is showing a space-saving and energy-efficient combined device for cooling both the battery and power electronics of battery-powered railway vehicles. There is one circuit with active cooling for the battery and one with passive cooling for the power electronics. Fans are arranged so that cold ...
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NewsRolling stock thermoplastics on show at InnoTrans
INNOTRANS: Simona is showcasing its Simorail range of lightweight, low-flammability and recyclable thermoplastics for rolling stock applications including seats, armrests, wall panelling, window panels, partition walls, ceiling elements and storage units. The products offer high impact strength and dimensional stability, while being completely recyclable. Sheets can be ...
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NewsVelaro high speed train designed for Egypt’s hot and sandy conditions
EGYPT: The first of the 250 km/h Velaro high speed trains that Siemens Mobility is building for the 2 000 km turnkey rail system being developed in Egypt has been unveiled at the InnoTrans trade fair in Berlin. In a short event the train ...
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NewsFART train on show at InnoTrans
INNOTRANS: Stadler has unveiled a custom-designed electric multiple-unit for the narrow gauge Centovalli railway which runs for 52 km between Locarno in Switzerland and Domodossola in Italy. Stadler is known for its tailor-made trains, and the 1 000 mm gauge EMU can cope with ...
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NewsKončar KEV unveils battery multiple-units
CROATIA: Končar KEV unveiled its newly developed battery and battery-electric multiple-units in its home city of Zagreb before the battery unit was sent to Berlin for display at InnoTrans.
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NewsAlstom demonstrates retrofitted remote-controlled train
GERMANY: Another step towards automation of main line rail operations was taken on September 23 when Alstom demonstrated a remotely-controlled diesel multiple-unit near Salzgitter. Developed under the Autonomous Regional Train Evolution project, the train ‘was able to travel a few kilometres in autonomous mode, meaning without ...
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NewsFrench railway enhancements needed to support European freight modal shift
EUROPE: Combined transport company Hupac says railways in eastern France need to be enhanced to ensure the long-term reliability of north-south European freight services by offering an alternative to routes through Germany. Following three years of preparation, SBB Cargo International, Captrain France, DB InfraGo and SNCF ...
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NewsObject controller leads Frauscher development strategy
INNOTRANS: Frauscher unveiled its FAdP Point Control at InnoTrans on September 25. The modular control unit is designed to work with a range of point motors and interface with all interlocking technologies using the EULYNX standards. Frauscher Chief Executive Officer Michael Thiel explained that the group ...
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NewsLocos ordered to lead Swiss rail freight into the future
SWITZERLAND: SBB Cargo and Stadler have signed a framework agreement at InnoTrans covering the supply of up to 129 multi-system electric locomotives, with a firm order for an initial 36. They will be delivered between 2027 and 2035 to replace the ageing Re420 locos and support a ...
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NewsDB InfraGO set to order Plasser CatenaryCrafter vehicles
INNOTRANS: Austrian Federal Railways has ordered 29 Plasser & Theurer CatenaryCrafter 15.4 E3 electric-battery overhead line maintenance vehicles which will soon begin entering service, and an agreement to supply Germany’s DB InfraGO with 15 from 2029 is expected to be finalised shortly. The CatenaryCrafter 15.4 E3 can ...
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NewsBayern branding highlights Land’s backing for S-Bahn fleet
INNOTRANS: The future appearance of the 90 extra-long electric multiple-units which Siemens Mobility is to supply for München S-Bahn services was unveiled by Bayern Transport Minister Christian Bernreiter at InnoTrans on September 25. The livery, developed by design studio Neomind, is based on the Land of Bayern’s ...
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NewsABB launches Pro Series traction battery range
INNOTRANS: ABB has launched its Pro Series battery as the latest addition to its range of traction powerpacks. The Pro Series batteries are designed specifically for demanding transport applications. ABB says they are engineered to offer modularity and scalability, as well as high levels of safety ...
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NewsTeam France Ferroviaire aims to boost rail exports
INNOTRANS: French rail industry association Fédération des Industries Ferroviaires and government export promotion body Business France have signed a Team France Ferroviaire agreement to share knowledge to boost overseas sales. Business France will help potential exporters understand foreign markets, their specific requirements and the best way ...
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NewsTanzania-Zambia Railway concession to be signed this year
AFRICA: China Civil Engineering Construction Corp is in active negotiations for a 30-year concession to operate the Tanzania-Zambia Railway network and revitalise the infrastructure and rolling stock. CCECC built the Chinese-funded line in the 1970s, and recently undertook a comprehensive business and technical inspection of the network. ...
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NewsRailway electrification training body launched
GERMANY: In a bid to end the shortage of qualified staff at a time when demand for electrification skills is expected to grow rapidly, the German Railway Industry Association (Verband der Bahnindustrie in Deutschland) has partnered with a group of companies to launch a specialist training ...
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NewsPort Adelaide’s Port Dock station reopens after 43 years
AUSTRALIA: Port Dock station on a spur from the Outer Harbor line in central Port Adelaide has reopened after 43 years.
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NewsPrototype RS Zero hydrogen or battery railcar for secondary lines
INNOTRANS: Stadler has unveiled its prototype RS Zero lightweight railcar, offered in hydrogen or battery powered versions as a locally emission-free successor to the successful Regio-Shuttle RS1 family of diesel railcars for use on secondary routes where a high passenger capacity is not required. ...
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NewsDigital platform aims to increase locomotive utilisation
INNOTRANS: The Resource Sharing Broker digital platform for matching freight operators’ locomotive requirements with leasing companies’ availability has been developed with the aim of increasing the competitiveness of the rail freight sector. RSB has been developed by Rail-Flow, Fraunhofer IML and BELog to offer daily, weekly ...
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NewsParis – Berlin direct train to launch in December
EUROPE: Plans for the launch of a daily direct ICE train service between Paris and Berlin have been presented by SNCF TGV-Intercités CEO Alain Krakovitch and DB Personenverkehr CEO Michael Peterson at InnoTrans. Booking is to open on October 16 and the service will begin on ...