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Analysis

Will the UK ever get electrification back on track?

By Joe Baker

The National Audit Office has published the findings of its investigation into the...

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OSBORN International TurbFly® Protection – Sand and Snow-free Points on Both Low-Speed and High-Speed Rails

BWCS Consultancy Services for the Railway Industry

KONČAR–Electronics and Informatics Propulsion and Auxiliary Traction Converters, Battery Chargers and Trackside Converters

Transurb Simulation and Advanced Training Solutions

SwitchPoint Heating ORIGO Electrical Heating Systems and Equipment

OEM Technology Solutions Automation, Control and Information Systems

YAPI MERKEZI Railway Engineering, Design and Construction

MTZ Transmash Brake Equipment for Railway Rolling Stock and Underground Trains

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Deals this week: Vivarail, Radwin, CAF Group

UK-based rolling stock manufacturer Vivarail has secured a contract from KeolisAmey, the future operator of the Wales and Borders rail services, for the delivery of Class 230 D-Trains.

State-of-the-Art in Wheel Detection

Frauscher Sensortechnik understands the challenge of developing inductive wheel sensors that can guarantee fail-safe, reliable wheel detection. However, while wheel detection systems are in use worldwide, the technology could still be improved.

Visits to Global Defence Companies through Trade Mission and Eurosatory

Air Radiators is showcasing its products as part of Team Defence Australia at the Eurosatory tradeshow in Paris, France.

A Growing Number of Tram and Rail Contracts for MEDCOM

MEDCOM is currently completing more than a dozen international rail and tram contracts for companies such as CAF, Hyundai Rotem, Mitsubishi Electric, Siemens USA, and rolling stock manufacturers operating in local and regional markets.

Weighwell Selected as Best Train Scale for the Second Consecutive Year

Weighwell has won the 2018 Best Train Scale category at the annual Weighing Review Readers’ Choice Awards for its industry-leading product the Portable Train Weigher (PTW).

Analysis

Will the UK ever get electrification back on track?

The National Audit Office has published the findings of its investigation into the Department for Transport’s decision to cancel three rail electrification projects due to high costs. The move was widely criticised at the time as a step backwards, when other major countries were rolling out national schemes. So what are the arguments for electrification and is the UK likely to see these projects back on the table anytime soon?

News

First Nova 1 train set delivered to the UK

Hitachi has delivered the first of TransPennine Express’s Nova 1 train fleet to the UK from its Japanese facility.

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Alstom starts test runs of Riyadh Metro

Alstom has started carrying out dynamic tests of Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh Metro Project at the Line 4 Depot Test Track in Riyadh.

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Deals this week: Thales, Alstom, Otis France

Poland's rail infrastructure manager Polskie Linie Kolejowe (PKP PLK) has awarded a €182m ($215m) signalling contract to Thales.

Mashhad Metro

Mashhad Metro is a light rail system operating in the holy city of Mashhad, in the Razavi Khorasan province of Iran. Operated by Mashhad Urban Railway, the project is also referred to as Mashhad Light Rail and Mashhad Urban Rail.

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Deals this week: Vivarail, Radwin, CAF Group

State-of-the-Art in Wheel Detection

Visits to Global Defence Companies through Trade Mission and Eurosatory

A Growing Number of Tram and Rail Contracts for MEDCOM

Weighwell Selected as Best Train Scale for the Second Consecutive Year

Will the UK ever get electrification back on track?

First Nova 1 train set delivered to the UK

Alstom starts test runs of Riyadh Metro

Deals this week: Thales, Alstom, Otis France

Mashhad Metro

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First Nova 1 train set delivered to the UK

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