Canada’s Ontario announces Northlander rail service restoration
The Ontario government in Canada has awarded a construction contract for the refurbishment of platforms and the installation of shelters …
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FirstGroup finalises $636m deal with Hitachi and Angel Trains
Britain's FirstGroup has finalised a £500m ($636.8m) agreement with Hitachi Rail and Angel Trains to lease 14 new five-car class …
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Leadership spotlight: a little humour goes a long way
“If I make them laugh along the way, sue me. And I don't do it so they turn round and …
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Ballard receives new fuel cell engine order from CPKC
Ballard Power Systems has signed a long-term supply agreement with Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) for the supply of 98 …
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Stadler gains $500m contract for new train control system
Stadler has received a $500m contract from the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) in the US to deliver a …
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How better bargaining and collaboration can win the day
The art of negotiation has long been a source of fascination to Kathleen O’Connor. “It’s complex, emotional and personal,” she …
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Costain wins $507m contract for HS2 rail project in UK
UK-based infrastructure solutions provider Costain has secured a £400m ($507.3m) contract for the High-Speed 2 (HS2) rail project to supply …
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New Zealand announces $80.29m funding for Wellington metro rail upgrades
The New Zealand government has announced a NZ$137.2m ($80.29m) investment in Wellington's metro rail network, aimed at upgrading its aging …
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Plan for taking more UK TOCs into public ownership published
The UK government has announced its plans to renationalise three Train Operating Companies (TOCs) under the new Passenger Railway Services …
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Sweco chosen as partner for light rail network expansion in Helsinki
Sweco has signed a framework agreement to join an alliance tasked with delivering design and engineering services during the development …
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A sticky situation: managing rail adhesion
The issue of low wheel/rail adhesion has been a global problem since the earliest days of the railways. Making it …
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Good news for humans: AI doesn’t do judgement
The evidence of artificial intelligence's (AI) presence is all around us. To illustrate, let’s go shopping. The barcodes being swiped through …
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Macau LRT Seac Pai Van and Hengqin extension lines commence operations
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) has commenced commercial operations for the Macau Light Rapid Transit (Macau LRT) Seac Pai Van and …
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Network Rail announces East Coast Main Line digital signalling tests success
Network Rail, the UK railway infrastructure manager, has announced the completion of digital in-cab signalling tests on the East Coast …
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Greece’s first driverless metro launched in Thessaloniki
Phase one of Greece’s first driverless metro, featuring Hitachi Rail's digital signalling technology, has been inaugurated in Thessaloniki. The metro will …
