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Diagnosis for the digital interlocking

Das digitale Stellwerk (DSTW) wird bei der DB Netz AG in den nächsten Jahren für Neubauvorhaben und Ersatzinvestitionen z.B. im Digitalen Knoten Stuttgart (DKS), im DSTW Koblenz-Trier, Mainz und Rostock zum Einsatz kommen.

06. Juli 2023

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Deutsche Bahn tests volume contract with construction partners

Deutsche Bahn is breaking new ground in the construction of control and safety technology: for the first time, it wants to conclude a volume contract with companies.

18. Juli 2023

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Deutsche Bahn rejects criticism of DIANA diagnostic tool

Deutsche Bahn and "Die Güterbahnen" are engaged in an exchange of blows over the DIANA diagnostic tool. The association says the system does not live up to expectations.

10. Oktober 2023

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"Decisions must be made"

Delaying necessary decisions is neither in the interest of the industry nor of passengers, says Jennifer Schacha.

12. Oktober 2023

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DAK rollout: EU subsidy is cheaper than mixed financing

For the rollout of the Digital Automatic Coupler (DAK), a simple financing structure based largely on EU subsidies is the most favourable solution.

26. April 2023

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Czech Republic may promote ETCS and DAK

The Czech government is allowed to reintroduce a funding programme for ETCS equipment and also to add a new funding element.

31. Juli 2023

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Cooperation agreement: Further investment in Digital S-Bahn Hamburg

The City of Hamburg, Deutsche Bahn and Siemens Mobility have agreed on further digitisation of the Hamburg S-Bahn. Joint investments of 35 million euros are planned for this.

19. 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

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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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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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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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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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CCS tender for Celle - Soltau - Lüneburg

SInON - Schieneninfrastruktur Nordost-Niedersachsen GmbH - wants to replace the existing control and safety technology on the Celle - Soltau - Lüneburg lines or build new ones for the planned commuter rail reactivation.

30. August 2023

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CCS provider Systra seeks strategic investor

The CCS provider Systra wants to grow and is therefore looking for a strategic investor. In the next five years, the company plans to increase its turnover by around a third to 1.5 billion EUR.

18. Juli 2023

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CBTC contract for MRT Cross Island Line

Siemens Mobility has been awarded a contract by the Singapore Land Transport Authority (LTA) to provide a CBTC signalling system and full-height platform screen doors (PSD) for the Cross Island Line (CRL).

25. April 2023