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Challenges of ETCS vehicle retrofitting in Germany become clearer

The retrofitting and approval of vehicles with ETCS on-board equipment was one of the main topics of the 24th Annual Conference of Railway Experts on 5 and 6 May 2022 in Fulda.

11. Mai 2022

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"Changes require adjustments"

Some boundary conditions mean that adjustments have to be implemented earlier than expected, says managing editor Jennifer Schacha.

21. Juli 2022

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Class 387/1 EMU to be fitted with ETCS

Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) has sent its first Class 387/1 EMU to be fitted with ETCS in-cab signalling as part of the East Coast Digital Programme.

04. November 2022

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Class 66 freight loco to be fitted with ETCS

Work has begun on the ETCS on-board equipment of a Class 66 diesel locomotive as part of the East Coast Digital programme, DB Cargo has now announced.

10. November 2022

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Clearsy creates ETCS lab

Clearsy from Strasbourg will create the ETCS laboratory for the DZSF (German Centre for Rail Vehicle Research) on behalf of the Federal Railway Authority. The contract is worth EUR 552 000.

29. November 2021

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Closing ranks for the rail

The Association of German Transport Companies (VDV) and the Association of the Railway Industry in Germany (VDB) are calling on the future federal government to start an acceleration program for the railways.

11. Oktober 2021

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CMA decision on Thales acquisition by Hitachi published

Today, Wednesday 4 October 2023, the UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has made its final decision on Hitachi's proposed €1.7 billion acquisition of Thales' Ground Transportation (GTS) business following an in-depth investigation.

04. Oktober 2023

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CMA: Hitachi and GTS (Thales) merger could constrain Network Rail and TfL

An investigation by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has reached the preliminary conclusion that Hitachi's proposed EUR 1.7 billion acquisition of Thales' Ground Transportation (GTS) business could significantly harm competition in the provision of digital rail systems for mainline and urban signalling.

09. Juni 2023

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"Complete data ecosystem for infrastructure"

Digital data is playing an increasing role not only in railway construction itself, but all around the rail infrastructure. This is a helpful perspective in view of the challenges in network maintenance, says Publishing Director Manuel Bosch.

09. Juni 2022

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Conference of Transport Ministers renews demands for ETCS vehicle equipment

At its meeting on 4. und 5. May 2022 in Bremen, the Conference of Transport Ministers renewed its resolutions and demands on ETCS vehicle equipment within the framework of the "Digital Rail Germany" (DSD) project.

12. Mai 2022

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"Consistently focus on digitalisation in planning and auditing"

The digitalisation of railway operations also needs digital processes in planning and inspection, says the industry. A commentary by DVV publishing director Manuel Bosch.

20. Januar 2022

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„Consistent presentation is the top priority“

Real-time utilization displays make sense - provided they meet certain requirements, says Manuel Bosch.

18. Januar 2023

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Consortium delivers Caribbean's first monorail system

The SIF consortium - led by Alstom and with the participation of Sofratesa - has been contracted by the Dominican Republic's Fideicomiso para el Desarrollo del Sistema de Transporte Masivo (FITRAM) to deliver an Innovia integrated monorail system for the city of Santiago de los Caballeros.

06. September 2023

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Consortium to supply digital signalling for high-speed line between Verona and Padua

As part of the IRICAV DUE consortium, Hitachi Rail has signed a EUR 1.8bn contract to design and supply the track and digital signalling equipment that will cross the city of Vicenza with a new high-speed/capacity line.

31. Juli 2023

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Contract for maintenance and repair of railway traffic control systems

Polskie Linie Kolejowe (PKP PLK), the operator of the Polish railway network, and Alstom have signed a contract running until 2027 for the maintenance and repair of railway traffic control systems supplied by Alstom.

11. Oktober 2023