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AERRL issues appeal to new EU transport officials

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January 23, 2025
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The time for policy appeals is here. All across the board, rail freight parties are signalling their wishes for the future – now also including…

First look at the newest Metro train

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January 22, 2025
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From design to reality; a life-size prototype metro carriage for the new Western Sydney Airport Metro line has been unveiled, …

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Line speed tests for GBRf’s hitech hybrid

Simon Walton
January 21, 2025
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UK rail freight operator GBRf is eagerly anticipating the delivery of its fleet of “Class 99” designated hybrid locomotives. After a static display of the…

First brand new Class 99 locomotive leaves for test track

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January 18, 2025
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GB Railfreight has announced that the first Class 99, No. 99001, has left Stadler‘s factory, destined for the test track. The locomotive left the factory…

SBB wants to standardise wagon fleet and orders up to 840 new wagons

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January 17, 2025
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In order to simplify maintenance and ensure uniform logistics, Swiss national rail operator SBB wants to standardise its wagon fleet. To that end, it is…

Last hybrid train hits the tracks

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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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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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