News Bulletin 28th June 2024

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Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) has confirmed that the world’s longest railway tunnel, the Gotthard Base Tunnel, will reopen on 2nd September.
The 57 kilometere long tunnel closed on 10th August last year following the derailment of a freight train, and SBB has since been pushing ahead with repair work.
Meanwhile, an interim report by the Swiss Safety Investigation Board (SUST) states that a broken wheel disc led to the derailment.
This report prompted Switzerland’s Federal Office of Transport (BAV) to launch an appeal to other European rail authorities to check the wheels on their freight locomotives and take them out of service if necessary.
SBB has also analysed the accident internally and has introduced a series of measures to prevent a repeat incident.

Siemens Mobility has announced that it will cooperate with Tyczka Hydrogen and Smart Train Lease in the hydrogen railway sector to provide solutions for fuel cell trains.
Siemens Mobility hopes that this partnership will pave the way for a successful transformation towards hydrogen mobility.
As a renewable energy source, hydrogen could help to drive decarbonisation in the rail industry by enabling a switch from fossil diesel. The partners will work together to find solutions to produce, store and distribute hydrogen fuel cells on a mass scale.

Stadler has signed a framework agreement with Polish regional operator Koleje Mazowieckie to supply 50 FLIRT electrical multiple unit (EMU) trains.
The value of the contract, which includes maintenance for the next 18 years, amounts to €750 million and will be partly financed through EU funds.
The units will be delivered in four waves, with the first two waves of 14 and 11 units expected within the next two years. They will connect the people of Poland’s Masovia region with the capital, Warsaw.
The new FLIRT trains have a lightweight aluminium structure and are fitted with ETCS Level 2 equipment. The spacious interior will enable fast passenger exchange, while a high proportion of units in the fleet will have a low-floor configuration, boosting accessibility.
The five-car trains will offer room for 600 passengers, with 279 seats, capable of speeds up to 160km/h.

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