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Open thread for night owls-Adler: What the U.S. can learn from Europe's high-speed trains
2015-09-08 05:41:39| Wireless - Topix.net
Riding the high-speed train between Berlin and Hamburg, Germany's two largest cities, is a radically different experience from riding its American counterpart, Amtrak's Acela, which connects major East Coast cities. Germany's InterCity Express ride is as smooth as a Mercedes on the Autobahn.
Parsons to install PTC safety technology on Metra commuter trains
2015-09-07 01:00:00| Railway Technology
US primary system integrator Parsons has won a contract to install positive train control (PTC), anti-collision technology on Metra commuter trains in Chicago, Illinois.
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Hull Trains to operate new bi-mode fleet to London
2015-09-07 01:00:00| Railway Technology
Hull Trains is investing 68m to buy new high-speed, bi-mode trains to ensure shorter journey times to London, UK.
Bombardier wins $381m contract to deliver 15 high-speed trains for China
2015-09-03 01:00:00| Railway Technology
Bombardier Sifang (Qingdao) Transportation (BST) has secured a CNY2.4bn ($381m) contract from China Railway Corporation (CRC) to deliver 15 additional CRH380D high-speed trains.
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Stopped trains cause economic and safety concerns in Clinton
2015-09-02 05:48:19| Railroads - Topix.net
Representatives of some riverfront businesses in Clinton are expressing concerns from the community about trains stopping in busy parts of town for long periods of time, blocking easy access to the rest of the city. They say the stopped trains aren't only impacting business, but also causing serious safety concerns about what would happen in an emergency.
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