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Is the end near for Europes passenger night trains?

2017-08-01 01:00:00| Railway Technology

Night train services have seen dramatic cutbacks in recent years, and many fear that a lack of investment, dwindling passenger numbers and competition from other travel sectors could spell the end for them entirely. European Parliament recently publi

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New Hitachi intercity trains pass UK DfT digital tests

2017-07-28 01:00:00| Railway Technology

Japanese company Hitachi's new intercity trains have passed the UK Department for Transport (DfT) tests for integration with its digital technology.

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Saft to supply batteries to Hong Kong's 93 new MTR metro trains

2017-07-27 01:00:00| Railway Technology

Saft has secured a contract to supply its SRM nickel-technology batteries for 93 eight-car MTR metro trains that are set to begin operation in Hong Kong.

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No time to waste: third-generation trains in the spotlight

2017-07-26 11:00:00| Railway Technology

It has been argued that while the UK rail industry is now introducing rolling stock that is more advanced than ever, the time has come to focus on pushing the envelope even further with pioneering designs. But what defines third-generation railway ca

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