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This is what the interior of Amtrak’s new Acela Express trains will look like
The high-speed trains are being built by Alstom and are scheduled to enter service on the Boston - New York - Washington D.C. Northeast Corridor in 2021.
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Stadler confirms train and tram-train order for Wales
The contract was signed with KeolisAmey, which will take over the running and development of both for 15 years from October 14.
Sydney opens new light rail maintenance depot
An opening ceremony has been held at a new depot and control centre for the CBD and South East Light Rail route in Sydney.
Japanese rolling stock manufacturer to close US factory
The train maker, which is itself a subsidiary of Central Japan Railway Company, intends to sell the factory to a third party.
NS returns modern Sprinters to service
Dutch operator NS has reintroduced the first two upgraded Sprinter EMUs back into service.
Transport for West Midlands tender for up to 50 battery-powered trams
A supplier is expected to be awarded the contract in around May 2019 with a two year design and development process to follow.
Train builders start on London and North Eastern Railways’ Azumas
This milestone follows Azuma trains built in Japan being testing on the route.
This is what the interior of Amtrak’s new Acela Express trains will look like
The high-speed trains are being built by Alstom and are scheduled to enter service on the Boston - New York - Washington D.C. Northeast Corridor in 2021.
Vossloh acquires Australian rail sleeper manufacturer from Laing O’Rourke
The deal is valued at A$50.5 million and can increase to a maximum of A$54.5 million over the course of the next two years.
Knorr-Bremse RailServices and Kiepe Electric to be sold to Mutares
The deal is expected to be closed by the autumn with both businesses to be renamed in the process.
Building a world heritage tunnel in Switzerland
Adding a second tunnel bore to the Swiss railway that is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
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Japanese rolling stock manufacturer to close US factory
The train maker, which is itself a subsidiary of Central Japan Railway Company, intends to sell the factory to a third party.
