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Class 60 diesel locomotive set to be powered by steam in new trial

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June 11, 2024
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Eversholt Rail has signed a contract with Steamology which will see a Class 60 locomotive converted into being powered by steam.

SA Government release 24/25 budget

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June 7, 2024
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The South Australian Government has committed funding to a range of rail and road projects to further grow the states …

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Funding puts wheels in motion for local train manufacturing

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June 6, 2024
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The iconic NSW made Tangara trains are set to receive critical upgrades as the NSW Government forges ahead with a …

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GB Railfreight names Class 73 loco in tribute to Kent & East Sussex Railway’s half-century

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June 4, 2024
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Class 73 locomotive 73128 is named ‘Kent & East Sussex Railway: 50 Years of Heritage 1974 –2024’

The future of rail: battery vs hydrogen

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June 4, 2024
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Siemens Mobility has developed both hydrogen and battery powered trains. IMAGE:Siemens Mobility

In the quest for sustainable rail travel, the debate rages on between two contenders, hydrogen vs. battery-powered trains. Siemens Mobility is …

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First digitally signalled train runs on East Coast Main Line

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June 4, 2024
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It is expected that the European Train Control System will be rolled out along the line in mid-2025.

New bi-mode trains begin operating in North Wales

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June 3, 2024
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New timetable sees Avanti West Coast introduce extra services and new train fleet.

Hitachi starts trial of battery-powered inter-city train

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May 29, 2024
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Hitachi Rail is in the process of conducting the first trial in the UK of replacing a diesel engine on an intercity train with a battery.

Express Service To Drive Rail Manufacturing

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May 28, 2024
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The Albanese Labor Government has today launched the National Rolling Stock Procurement Pipeline, a digital platform that will drive local manufacturing and help deliver a […]

National approach to rail manufacturing on track

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May 28, 2024
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L-R: David Dupen Head of Operations Knorr Bremse. Joe Schembri, Director Rail HVAC Knorr Bremse. Micheal McLellan Managing director, Knorr Bremse. Jacqui Walter National Rail Advocate, Assistant minister Tim Ayres, Dr Andrew Charlton MP. Natalie Currey ARA. Image/ARA

The Australian rail manufacturing industry will benefit from a new national procurement database that will provide a one-stop-shop of rollingstock …

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