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Last hydrogen train hits the network

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January 17, 2025
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The South Australian Government has reached a major milestone in its journey towards sustainability with 50 hybrid-diesel railcars now in …

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Operail starts single-driver operations on its home-made C-30M locomotives

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January 8, 2025
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Estonian rail operator Operail is introducing single-driver operations for its C-30M locomotives. Until recently, this type of locomotive was used only for shunting. Now that…

WH Davis celsa-brates wagon order

Simon Walton
January 8, 2025
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The UK’s last bespoke freight wagon manufacturer, WH Davis, has announced a deal with Celsa Steel UK. The order is for a purpose built rake…

Taking the lead on battery electric

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January 7, 2025
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The company is poised to support the rollout of battery electric technology in Australia. IMAGE: Siemens Mobility

Siemens Mobility has remained at the forefront of battery electric technology globally and stands ready to bring the same technology …

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Locked in for Lockelec

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December 28, 2024
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Stuart Lord and Saeed Yousefi at the Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame Awards. IMAGE: Lockelec

Lockelec has cultivated a strong history supporting the rail sector and is ready to expand to further support the industry. …

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First hydrogen passenger trains from Siemens Mobility enters service

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December 27, 2024
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Siemens Mobility has announced that the first Mireo Plus H hydrogen trains have received authorisation for passenger operation. Its approval …

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UK Tarmac gets VTG iWagon advantage too

Simon Walton
December 24, 2024
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They are one of Britain’s keenest rail freight customers. Now, the construction materials specialist, Tarmac, has renewed its lease with VTG. What’s more, the agent…

Freightliner turns to WH Davis for wagon repurposing

Simon Walton
December 20, 2024
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UK freight operating company Freightliner has engaged with specialist rail engineering company WH Davis to partner on a re-purposing project. Freightliner UK has a redundant…

A Behind The Scenes visit to Southeastern’s Maintenance Centre in South East London

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December 19, 2024
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Southeastern invited RailAdvent down to their Slade Green depot this week (16th December) to have a tour of the maintenance centre.

LTG Cargo invests in locomotives ahead of Vilnius-Klaipeda route electrification

Nikos Papatolios
December 19, 2024
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LTG Cargo has purchased 17 electric locomotives from manufacturer Stadler Valencia. The Lithuanian operator started investing in modern and emission-free rolling stock in anticipation of…