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One Dead as Trains Collide in India

Posted Sunday, July 31, 2011 in World


Two passenger trains collided head-on Sunday in the east of India, killing at least one person. The number of injured is unclear, and more casualties are feared.


China’s Government Struggles With Outcry Over Train Wreck

Posted Friday, July 29, 2011 in World


The Internet and Chinese state media continue to ask a steady stream of questions about last Saturday’s deadly high-speed rail accident. The persistent calls for answers come despite government assurances of a thorough investigation. The questioners are challenging the government and its ability to control public opinion.


China Rail Ministry Apologizes for Deadly Train Accident

Posted Friday, July 29, 2011 in World


A spokesman for China’s Railway Ministry has apologized for a high-speed train accident that killed at least 35 people and injured more than 200 others late Saturday. While authorities are focusing now on rescue and recovery efforts, they have also pledged an investigation into what may have caused the two trains to collide.


China Blames Signaling Equipment for Deadly Train Crash

Posted Friday, July 29, 2011 in World



High Speed Train Derails in China

Posted Saturday, July 23, 2011 in World


Two cars from one of China’s new, high-speed bullet trains have derailed, falling off a bridge.


Bombardier to Supply 36 TRAXX Locomotives to Railpool

Posted Friday, December 31, 2010 in World


BERLIN, Germany — Bombardier Transportation has received an order for 36 Bombardier TRAXX locomotives from the German leasing company Railpool GmbH (Railpool).


More GE PowerHaul Locomotives Ship to Freightliner Group

Posted Thursday, December 23, 2010 in Miscellaneous, World


ERIE, Pa. — GE Transportation shipped a second batch of its award-winning PowerHaul Locomotives to customer Freightliner Group Ltd. in the United Kingdom.
These five locomotives were manufactured at GE’s plant in Erie, Pennsylvania, and will join the first batch of seven that were placed in revenue service shortly after arrival in the U.K. in November [...]


GE Agreement with CSR to Invest in Rail Technologies

Posted Saturday, December 18, 2010 in Miscellaneous, World


BEIJING — GE announced a cooperative framework agreement with CSR Corporation Limited (CSR) to establish a U.S.-based joint venture to advance high-speed and other rail technology in the U.S.


GE and MRS Sign Largest Locomotive Purchase Agreement in Brazil History

Posted Thursday, September 30, 2010 in World


BERLIN — GE Transportation and Brazilian rail operator MRS Logística S.A. (MRS) signed the largest locomotive purchase agreement in the history of Brazil both companies announced at InnoTrans 2010, the world’s largest rail exhibition in Berlin.


Canadian Pacific Alberta Mainline Reopens After Floods

Posted Tuesday, June 29, 2010 in Canadian Pacific, World


CALGARY — Canadian Pacific said the section of the CP main line east of Medicine Hat, AB that has been closed since June 18 is now open to traffic.
This follows the reopening of the southern line between Lethbridge, AB and Swift Current, SK.
The one in 100 year rainfall event (one in 500 year event in [...]

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