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Risky Rail Ride

2017-07-22 00:12:07| Electrical Construction & Maintenance

Plagued by growing and potentially dangerous electrical arcing incidents, the Washington, D.C. commuter rail line mobilizes an ambitious insulation resistance and stray current testing program.

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Building a Centre of Excellence for Rail at Pickersgill-Kaye

2017-07-21 17:19:00| Railway Technology

Pickersgill-Kaye's facility in Leeds is undergoing a major redevelopment, as owner ASSA ABLOY's significant investment plans for turning the Yorkshire lock maker into a specialist production base for the rail industry gathers pace.

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UK Government announce new plans for rail services in Wales, Midlands and North

2017-07-21 01:00:00| Railway Technology

The UK Department for Transport (DfT) has revealed plans for new bi-mode trains, which are expected to provide faster and more comfortable journeys for passengers in Wales, the Midlands and the North of England.

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New York Governor allocates $5.6bn for Long Island Rail Road upgrade

2017-07-21 01:00:00| Railway Technology

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has allocated $5.6bn for the transformation of the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR), which is intended to improve transportation infrastructure and facilitate economic growth in the region.

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