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60 years of high-speed rail - International Railway Journal
Sep 13, 2024 · THE defining event in the birth of contemporary rail transport occurred 60 years ago this month. The launch of regular passenger service on the 515km Tokyo - Osaka New Tokaido Shinkansen on October 1 1964 caught the world’s attention and ignited debate on what rail transport could offer in an era where it had been largely superseded by road and air.
Rise of the machines: Rio Tinto breaks new ground with AutoHaul
Oct 15, 2024 · HISTORY was made on June 14 2019. Rio Tinto completed the transition to entirely automated operation of its 1500km railway in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, becoming the first heavy-haul railway in the world to operate an automated network.
Worldwide hydrogen projects gain traction - International Railway …
Aug 26, 2024 · GERMANY pioneered the use of hydrogen for passenger trains in Europe and remains the most advanced with the technology.. Following the initial two pilot trains, Alstom agreed to supply 14 hydrogen trains for the Buxtehude - Bremervörde - Bremerhaven - Cuxhaven line in November 2017, with delivery set to commence by the end of the year and operation beginning in early 2022.
Next-generation super-premium rail steels hit the tracks
Aug 22, 2024 · The introduction of super premium rail steels using hypereutectoid material concepts was a major step forward 15 years ago. Simone Prohaska, product management, and Albert Jörg, head of product management, with Voestalpine Schienen, explain how progress in production technology, metallurgical expertise and better understanding of rolling contact fatigue have contributed to the development of ...
IRJ InnoTrans Preview Part 1 - International Railway Journal
Sep 21, 2024 · Alstom’s flagship Avelia Horizon high-speed train will be highlighted by means of an in-depth immersive experience combining physical and digital elements, while the manufacturer will also demonstrate technology to increase system performance and optimise maintenance, including the world’s first deployment of ETCS with hybrid train detection, leveraging AI for predictive maintenance and an ...
Transnet invests in heavy-haul capacity - International Railway …
Sep 18, 2024 · Despite the economic downturn, international demand for South African coal and iron-ore remains strong and is set to grow rapidly in the coming years. Keith Barrow looks at how Transnet is meeting the need for more capacity on its heavy-haul lines.
India’s first high-speed project falls behind
Jul 10, 2024 · Completion of India’s first high-speed line, linking Mumbai with Ahmedabad, could take five years longer than expected, mainly due to delays in acquiring land in the state of Maharashtra. Srinand Jha explains the ramifications of the delay and the problems this will cause.
Network Rail completes Great Western electrification
Jun 5, 2020 · BRITISH infrastructure manager Network Rail (NR) has successfully electrified the Severn Tunnel, completing the truncated Great Western electrification programme and enabling direct London Paddington - Cardiff Central electric services to operate for the first time. Electrification of the 134-year ...
Turning on the gas: Florida East Coast Railway embraces LNG …
Jun 20, 2024 · FLORIDA East Coast Railway (FECR) in partnership with the Natural Gas for High Horsepower Summit, officially rolled out its 24-unit liquefied natural gas (LNG) fleet in November 2017, making it the first North American railway to adopt LNG.