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Amtrak News

Portal North Bridge Enters Passenger Service

New fixed-span rail bridge on the Northeast Corridor replaces a 116-year-old swing bridge to improve reliability for NJ TRANSIT and Amtrak services.

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Amtrak News

Amtrak Adopts Single-Level Strategy for Long-Distance Fleet

Amtrak revises its long-distance fleet replacement plan to standardize on single-level passenger cars, reduce procurement risk and accelerate modernization.

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Geismar News

Mobile Flash Butt Welding Expands In-Track Rail Production

Geismar scales production of its Flash Wizard rail-road welding trucks in Alsace, enabling EN 14587-2-compliant mobile flash butt welding across global railway networks.

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Union Pacific News

Physics-Based Train Modeling Optimizes Rail Operations

Union Pacific deploys Physics Train Builder to simulate train dynamics, enhance safety and improve fuel efficiency across its freight rail network.

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Altech Corporation

Pluggable Terminal Blocks Combine Secure Connections and Ease of Use

Altech Corporation introduces a line of pluggable terminal blocks that enable simple and fast installations, field wiring and equipment test setups.

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HITACHI RAIL News

SEPTA Launches CBTC Service on Media–Sharon Hill Line

SEPTA begins revenue service with a Hitachi Rail Communications Based Train Control system, modernizing 11.9 miles of light-rail trolley operations in the Philadelphia region.

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Trafag News

Railway Pressure Sensors Improve Reliability in High-Speed Trains

Trafag supports rail OEMs with vibration-resistant pressure sensors designed for brake and pantograph systems, improving long-term stability and reducing maintenance requirements.

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HITACHI RAIL News

Hitachi Rail Invests C$30 Million in New Canadian Headquarters

Hitachi Rail reinforces its long-term commitment to Ontario and its rail technology leadership with a new headquarters.

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Southco. Inc.

Southco Introduces New Folding T-Handle Compression Latch

Southco has launched the new N5 Lift-and-Turn Compression Latch, featuring strong sealing action and a broad, ergonomic t-handle in a single compact piece of hardware.

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