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    CRRC Zhuzhou has begun production at what it describes as ‘the world's first intelligent bogie manufacturing workshop’.
    Asian Rail News

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    Grand Central DMU to be used for dual-fuel trial

     UK
    An Alstom Class 180 Adelante diesel-hydraulic multiple-unit is to be converted to run on a combination of diesel and liquefied natural gas in a dual-fuel technology demonstration project.

    New from Bentley for transit: OpenBuildings Station Designer

     USA
    OpenBuildings Station Designer incorporates LEGION simulation software (acquired by Bentley late in 2018) for “fully modeling pedestrian traffic to optimize footfall, wayfinding, crowd management, safety and security.

    HO Alco C415 Project: Rail Car America 423

     Model Railways
    Since I changed my layout to be operated by a prototype railroad last year, I still didn't have the right feeling with the Union Pacific.

    AAR: Freight traffic now batting .500

     USA
    Building on recent “significantly improved” rail traffic, total carloads for the week ended May 18 were 267,006 carloads, up 2.2% compared with the same week in 2018, while U.S. weekly intermodal volume was 269,352 containers and trailers, down 5.5% compared to 2018.

    CN adds to its executive team

     Canada
    Prior to his appointment as COO, Reilly, 54, had 30 years of experience in the rail industry. He joined the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Company (currently BNSF) in 1989.

    Southern Shorthaul Railway – EA Tour Update

     New South Wales Rail News
    The RTBU Locomotive Division will be conducting a tour to explain all the changes that have occurred within the Company proposed new Enterprise Agreement and those items in your claim that the Company has not agreed to.

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