All Railway Gazette International articles in September 2022 – Page 4
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NewsWagon for military vehicles and other heavy loads
INNOTRANS: Tatravagónka’s Sagmms 490 six-axle flat wagon has a capacity of 101 tonnes for the transport of heavy tracked and wheeled military vehicles, as well as industrial cargos such as semi‑finished steel, rolled profiles, rail, bars, pipes and plates, or 20 ft and 40 ft ISO ...
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Rail Business UKGovernment is committed to supporting rail exports, UK suppliers told at InnoTrans
UK: More than 120 British suppliers are present at the world’s largest rail industry trade fair, which is being held in Berlin this week.
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NewsEtihad Rail signs agreements with Alstom, SNCF, Progress Rail and Thales
UAE: Etihad Rail has signed memoranda of understanding with SNCF International, Alstom, Progress Rail and Thales at InnoTrans, aiming to support economic development by driving the growth of the rail industry in the UAE and the region.
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Rail Business UKZonegreen presents Depot Personnel Protection System at InnoTrans
INNOTRANS: Sheffield-based Zonegreen is showcasing its flagship Depot Personnel Protection System in the the British Pavilion in Hall 2.2 at InnoTrans.
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NewsInnoTrans 2022 - live news from day 3
Railway Gazette International brings you the latest rail industry news from day three of InnoTrans 2022, on Thursday September 22.
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NewsCalifornia is not just dreaming of hydrogen trains
INNOTRANS: Stadler has unveiled the first hydrogen fuel cell powered version of its Flirt multiple-unit family, which is to be used on commuter services in California, and has signed a memorandum of understanding to supply up to 25 more to the state. Stadler said the development ...
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Rail Business UKMuirhead shows ‘lightest leather on two tracks’
INNOTRANS: Scottish leather supplier Muirhead is showcasing its ‘low-carbon, reduced-weight, full substance’ LightCore leather for passenger vehicles. The tanning process produces a leather which Muirhead says is up to 33% lighter than standard leather without sacrificing thickness or strength. It is also available with ActiveHygiene, which ...
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Rail Business UKFlexicon highlights fire performance, security and ingress protection
INNOTRANS: Flexible conduit manufacturer Flexicon is showcasing rail industry cable protection systems designed to prioritise fire performance, system security and ingress protection. On show at Hall 2.2 stand 230 and featured on the Railway Industry Association pavilion is the Birmingham-based company’s new FPIHRL heavy-weight nylon flexible ...
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Rail Business UKWelsh tri-mode multiple-unit on show in Berlin
INNOTRANS: One of the tri-mode Flirt UK multiple-units capable of operation on diesel, 25 kV 50 Hz electric and battery power which Stadler is supplying to Transport for Wales is on show at the InnoTrans trade fair, ahead of entry into service later this year. ...
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NewsLumberjacks OK with timber wagon
INNOTRANS: Tatravagónka drew on Salzburger Eisenbahn Transportlogistik GmbH’s long experience of timber traffic in its development of the Snps wagon, which is designed with rough load handing in mind. The wagon is designed to offer optimal loading of 3, 4 or 5 m ...
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NewsAlstom’s iLint claims record run on a single tank of hydrogen
INNOTRANS: Alstom’s iLint hydrogen-powered multiple-unit set what the manufacturer says is a world record on September 15 when it arrived in München having completed a journey of 1 175 km on a single tank of fuel.
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NewsThird generation semi-trailer transport cradle launched
INNOTRANS: TX Logistik has presented the third generation of its NiKRASA system for transporting road trailers by rail, which the freight company has developed with trailer manufacturer Wecon. ‘We joined forces and together designed a product which fits with both the rail and road worlds’, Chief ...
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Rail Business UKIstanbul – London freight service planned by January
EUROPE: Planning is well advanced for the launch of a rail service carrying road semi-trailers between the Asian side of Istanbul and London via the Channel Tunnel, Albert Bastius, COO of TX Logistik, told Rail Business UK at the InnoTrans exhibition. The initiative is almost ready ...
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NewsDeutsche Bahn pledges long-term support and assistance to Ukrainian Railways
EUROPE: Deutsche Bahn CEO Richard Lutz and his Ukrainian counterpart Oleksandr Kamyshin signed a memorandum of understanding at InnoTrans on September 20 pledging long-term support and assistance to Ukrainian Railways. The agreement will help UZ rebuild its network and covers collaboration to expand rail freight corridors ...
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NewsNorth American wagons may join Ukrainian grain bridge
INTERNATIONAL: Railroad Development Corp is working with RailAdventure on plans to ship 1000 North American freight wagons to Europe to help export grain from Ukraine. RDC has identified a fleet of small-profile covered hopper wagons used previously to haul fracking sand that could be modified for ...
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Rail Business UKControlled Axle Steering on show following Grand Central tests
INNOTRANS: On show in Berlin is the Liebherr Controlled Axle Steering active wheelset control system, which aims to significantly reduce wear on rails and wheels. LiCAS has been developed by Liebherr-Transportation Systems and was successfully field tested in co-operation with Arriva’s UK open access operator Grand ...
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Rail Business UKTextile manufacturer showcases digital print
INNOTRANS: Transport and commercial building textile manufacturer Camira has introduced digital printing to provide what it terms ‘an unparalleled level of flexibility and freedom’ when choosing textiles for train interiors. The company said this complements its established woven products, and highlights its commitment to remaining at ...
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Rail Business UKCardiff Valleys Class 398 tram-train unveiled at InnoTrans
INNOTRANS: One of the Citylink Class 398 electric-battery tram-trains which Stadler is building for South Wales Metro services on the branch lines around Cardiff has been unveiled at the InnoTrans trade fair in Berlin. Stadler’s Citylink is a family of modular light rail vehicles designed to ...
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Metro Report InternationalUrban transport industry news round-up
This week’s round-up of news from the urban transport sector.
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Rail Business UKFirstClass opportunity to target the global market at InnoTrans
INNOTRANS: FirstClass Safety & Control is at InnoTrans for the first time as part of what director Mark Meyrick says is its strategy ‘to become the world leader in rail depot safety control systems’. The UK company was formed through a management buy-out of the control ...