All Railway Gazette International articles in July 2024 – Page 9
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News
Great British Rail Replacement aims to bring a fresh approach during train service disruption
UK: CMAC Group has launched Great British Rail Replacement to help operators provide a more seamless passenger experience during planned and short notice disruption.
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In depth
Comment: Private train operators seek the light
The collapse of Midnight Trains has raised questions about the viability of new entrants in Europe’s open access rail market, despite the optimism surrounding ventures like Le Train and Proxima. Nick Kingsley reflects on the challenges and potential for future success in this competitive landscape.
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Rail Business UK
UK railway news round-up
This week’s round-up of business news from the UK railway industry.
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Metro Report International
Omaha Streetcar project selects CAF trams
USA: The Omaha Streetcar Authority has selected CAF to supply trams for the line which is scheduled to open in 2027.
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Rail Business UK
Rail industry leaders urge next government to resolve Sunday working conundrum
UK: Delivering a ‘seven day railway’ must be a priority for the next government, industry leaders have told Rail Business UK following a surge in Sunday cancellations caused by crew shortages.
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News
Poland recommits to CPK high speed rail programme
POLAND: Prime Minister Donald Tusk has recommitted his government to implementing the Centralny Port Komunikacyjny high speed rail and airport programme. When the current government came to power at the end of last year it quickly initiated a review of the previous administration’s plans for the ...
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Metro Report International
Urban transport industry news round-up
This week’s round-up of news from the urban transport sector.
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News
Plasser & Theurer aims to answer three questions at InnoTrans 2024
INNOTRANS: ’Future track technology — now’ will be Plasser & Theurer’s slogan for InnoTrans 2024, where the track construction equipment and maintenance machine supplier will be aiming to answer three questions. These are: how can we react to the challenges posed by climate change as quickly ...
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Rail Business UK
GWR expands Long Weekender ticket availability
UK: Great Western Railway has expanded the range of routes where it offers the Long Weekender ticket, which was launched earlier this year to exploit changes in travel patterns. Passengers can use Long Weekender tickets to depart at any time on Friday or Saturday and return ...
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News
Incumbent awarded next Niedersachsen-Ost operating contract
GERMANY: The Niedersachen, Greater Braunchsweig and Hannover transport authorities have awarded incumbent Metronom the next contract to operate Elektro-Netz Niedersachsen-Ost passenger services. The next ENNO contract will run from December 2025 to December 2038, with the option to extend for a further two years. It covers ...
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News
Wiremind software to help Eurostar optimise revenue
EUROPE: International high speed train operator Eurostar has signed a five-year contract to use Wiremind’s CAYZN software to modernise its revenue management processes, identify new revenue opportunities and increase load factors. It is expected to go live in Q1 2025. Eurostar Chief Commercial Officer François Le ...
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Rail Business UK
Sign language translation to be tested at London Overground stations
UK: London Overground operating concessionaire Arriva Rail London is to test technology that translates digital passenger information into British Sign Language which can be accessed through a smart device via a personalised digital avatar. The Luna platform supplied by GoMedia uses translation technology from Signapse. Trials ...
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News
California high speed line track and electrification design contract awarded
USA: The California High-Speed Rail Authority has appointed a joint venture of Systra and Typsa to design the track and overhead electrification for the initial section of the line. The contract has an initial value of up to $131·2m. It covers the production of high-level designs ...
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Digital archive
Railway Gazette International Current Issue - July 2024
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News
Failed bearing caused East Palestine derailment, NTSB confirms
USA: A defective wheel bearing on a hopper wagon led to last year’s derailment of a Norfolk Southern train at East Palestine, Ohio, according to the formal NTSB investigation.
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News
SBB sets date to restore full access to Gotthard Base Tunnel
SWITZERLAND: SBB has confirmed that it expects to reopen the Gotthard Base Tunnel fully on September 2, bringing to an end more than a year of disruption caused by a derailment of a freight train in August 2023. According to the national railway, repair works in ...
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Metro Report International
Belo Horizonte operator orders CRRC metro trains
BRAZIL: Belo Horizonte metro operating concessionaire Metrô BH announced the purchase of 24 four-car metro trainsets from CRRC on June 10. The vehicles are to feature Automatic Train Operation equipment, passenger information screens and large windows. The final fit-out of the trains is still being undertaken ...