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Siemens Mobility supplies 10 Vectron locomotives to ČD Cargo

The Czech largest rail freight carrier ČD Cargo and Siemens Mobility Czech Republic signed a contract in mid-July for the purchase of ten interoperable multi-system Siemens Vectron MS electric locomotives (variant A54).

Karel Novak August 2, 2022 · 2 min read

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Rail Baltica starts construction of the longest railway bridge in the Baltics States

The bridge over the Neris River which is very important for the construction of the railway line from Lithuania to Latvia is planned to be built in 2.5 years.

Marketa Horpeniakova July 26, 2022 · 3 min read

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Adif has put into service the first section of the Extremadura high-speed corridor in Spain

The commissioning of this first phase marks a new milestone in the development of Spain's high-speed rail network, which will reach 4,000 km this year, thus establishing Spain as the leading rail network in Europe.

Marketa Horpeniakova July 23, 2022 · 3 min read

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Stadler finished the first carbody of the Class 93 locomotive fleet for Rail Operations UK

The Class 93 is Stadler’s first ever tri-mode locomotive, demonstrating the company’s commitment to green technology and reducing carbon emissions. Tri-mode locomotive will be delivered to the UK next year.

Marketa Horpeniakova July 22, 2022 · 3 min read

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At least seven vehicles featuring sustainable drive solutions will be presented by Stadler at InnoTrans 2022.

All seven models will be revealed to the specialist and general public for the first time.

Karel Novak July 20, 2022 · 7 min read

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Network Rail issues safety warning after shocking CCTV footage captures children dangerously playing at level crossing

CCTV footage at Wantage Road level crossing in Grove, Oxfordshire, has recently captured footage of a group of children staying and dancing on the railway, putting themselves at unbelievable risk.

Karel Novak July 14, 2022 · 3 min read

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New 20 Vectron locomotives including XLoad package for SBB Cargo International

XLoad equipment enables significantly higher trailer loads. In addition to the vehicles, the contract also involves their maintenance.

Karel Novak July 5, 2022 · 3 min read

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Alstom has finished transfer of V300 ZEFIRO very high-speed train to Hitachi Rail

Completing this transaction with Hitachi Rail was required by the European Commission about the acquisition of Bombardier Transportation.

RAILMARKET July 4, 2022 · 1 min read

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Totally integrated low-floor (TINA) trams will arrive to Rostock, Germany.

The first of a total of 28 trams of this type are expected to be operated in this city in 2025. Trams are made by Swiss rail vehicle manufacturer Stadler and were ordered by Rostocker Strassenbahn AG (RSAG)

RAILMARKET June 29, 2022 · 3 min read

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Siemens Mobility: the first order for a fleet of trains based on hydrogen technology for Berlin-Brandenburg region

The company is building seven two-car Mireo Plus H trains powered by fuel cells for Niederbarnimer Eisenbahn (NEB). Switching from diesel to hydrogen on the Heidekrautbahn network (RB27) will reduce annual CO₂ emissions by around three million kilos and save 1.1 million liters of diesel.

Karel Novak June 28, 2022 · 3 min read

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UPDATE: Causes, number of injured, and damages of Pendolino train crash in Bohumín (Czechia)

Five people were injured totally and damages are reaching dozens of millions of CZK. Ambulances transported the injured to nearby hospitals in Bohumín, Karviná, and the Ostrava Municipal Hospital.

Karel Novak June 27, 2022 · 1 min read

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One dead after Pendolino train crash in Bohumín in the Czech Republic

This extremely serious event did not go without consequences. A Czech Railways employee lost his life, other people were injured.

Karel Novak June 27, 2022 · 1 min read

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Alstom: 20 new locomotives for GTS Rail. The first locomotives will be delivered at the beginning of 2024.

Alstom has signed an agreement with GTS Rail, a Bari-based company that operates in intermodal rail freight transport, for the supply of 20 Traxx DC3 electric locomotives, named E.494 in Italy.

RAILMARKET June 21, 2022 · 2 min read