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September 8, 2020 | Technology

IRJ IN-BRIEF - Technology: Mapping trackside vegetation through machine learning; RZD and Tele2 model inter-city traffic flow; Sydney Trains deploys new safety systems.

Germany: German Rail (DB), in collaboration with technology startup LiveEO, is employing machine learning to analyse satellite images to create digital vegetation maps across its network. The intention is to identify trees that are especially vulnerable to extreme weather, to better manage potential disruption in the event of storms.

August 27, 2020 | News

Perm light rail operator to acquire 26 LRVs

THE Russian city of Perm has announced plans to purchase 26 new LRVs this year under the Safe and High-Quality Roads (SHQR) national infrastructure programme, for use on its 47km network.

August 21, 2020 | News

Russian Railways expands Swift services

RUSSIAN Railways (RZD) has launched new Strizh (Swift) services on its 650km Moscow - St Petersburg and 1800km St Petersburg - Samara routes using 200km/h locomotive-hauled Talgo coaches.

August 12, 2020 | Fleet

CPPK orders seven EMUs for Regional Express project

RUSSIA’s Central Suburban Passenger Company (CPPK) has announced an order for seven 11-car EP2D EMUs from Transmashholding subsidiary Demikhovsky Machine Building Plant (DMZ) for Moscow’s Regional Express project (REKS).

August 4, 2020 | Infrastructure

Sinara Transport Machines to supply ballast regulating machines for Indian Railways

INDIAN Railways (IR) has awarded Sinara Transport Machines (STM), Russia, a contract to supply 19 ballast regulating machines (BRM), along with servicing and repairs.

July 29, 2020 | Main line

RZD launches Moscow - Yaroslavl - Kostroma Swallow service

RUSSIAN Railways (RZD) has launched a Swallow service between Moscow, Yaroslavl and Kostroma, reducing the travel time from six hours to four.

July 8, 2020 | Financial

Sinara acquires controlling stake in Vagonmash

SINARA Transport Machines (STM), Russia, has completed a deal to acquire a 49% share of metro rolling stock manufacturer Vagonmash (VM), giving STM a controlling stake in the business.

July 7, 2020 | Financial

Russian government provides $US 953m to support rail transport

THE Russian government has provided Roubles 7.2bn ($US 100m) to support integral businesses in the rail sector during the coronavirus pandemic, with an additional Roubles 61.23bn planned.

July 5, 2020 | Fleet

IRJ IN-BRIEF – Fleet: MÁV and Ganz Motor develop new powered bogies; Baku receives new metro trains; CD announces coach upgrade

Hungary: Hungarian State Railways (MÁV) has partnered with Ganz Motor to develop and produce powered bogies for the operator’s new MÁV IC+ control coach, which will be capable of reaching speeds of up to 200km/h. The new coaches will include a driver’s cab, as well as space for 56 seats, and will be built to comply with European standards.

June 25, 2020 | High-speed

Knorr-Bremse to support RZD to develop 400km/h trains

RUSSIAN Railways (RZD) has formed a strategic partnership with Knorr-Bremse and the Russian Engineering Centre for Rail Transport (ECRT) to develop the operator’s next-generation high-speed trains, which are planned to operate at speeds of up to 400km/h.

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