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May 16, 2019 | Rolling stock

Manufacturers develop 3D printing capabilities

TWO rail industry manufacturers have announced projects to develop their additive manufacturing capabilities as they seek improvements in component production.

May 15, 2019 | Commuter Rail

Talgo-Systra to overhaul Metrolink coaches

THE board of Southern California Regional Rail Authority (SCRRA) has selected a joint venture of Talgo and Systra for a $US 138.9m contract to rebuild up to 121 Bombardier double-deck coaches used by commuter operator Metrolink.

May 15, 2019 | Infrastructure

Devolution delivers for Scotland

With the devolution of transport powers to the Scottish government, rail network development in Scotland has taken a slightly different course in recent years. Kevin Smith visited Transport Scotland in Glasgow to find out more.

April 19, 2019 | Technology

All change at SNCF

Teams from French National Railways (SNCF) are busy working on new technologies and applications that will improve rolling stock performance. Many of these were exhibited at the railway’s Innovmat event in Paris in February. Kevin Smith picks out the highlights and considers the railway’s overall approach to tech innovation.

April 8, 2019 | Rolling stock

ATS to install SKF bearings on new two-piece bogie

ADVANCED Truck Systems (ATS) has reached an agreement with SKF to equip high-capacity wheel bearings and a condition monitoring system on its new two-piece fabricated steering bogie, with a goal of reducing on-track failures and enabling predictive maintenance.

April 4, 2019 | Europe

Renfe prepares for competition at home and abroad

In less than two years, liberalisation will bring an end to Renfe’s domination of the Spanish rail sector, with new entrants already waiting in the wings. Keith Barrow reports from Bilbao on how the national carrier is preparing for market opening both domestically and internationally.

March 27, 2019 | Australia/NZ

Aurizon orders 264 hopper wagons from CRRC

AUSTRALIAN rail freight operator Aurizon has awarded CRRC Yangtze a contract to supply 264 hopper wagons.

March 18, 2019 | Technology

Vivarail demonstrates fast battery charging system

BRITISH rolling stock manufacturer Vivarail has demonstrated a new fast charge system, which it says can fully charge its class 230 battery train in seven minutes for a 100km trip.

March 7, 2019 | Financial

Knorr-Bremse rail division reports strong growth

THE Rail Vehicle Systems (RVS) division of Knorr-Bremse achieved a 6.2% increase in revenue and an 8.5% improvement in Ebitda last year, according to preliminary results for 2018 released on March 7.

March 6, 2019 | Fleet

Emissions reducing technology begins British trial

BRITISH rolling stock leasing company Porterbrook has partnered with South Western Railway (SWR) and Eminox to trial technology aimed at reducing diesel emissions.

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