The Fraunhofer Institute for Machine Tools & Forming Technology has produced a demonstration high speed train cab assembled from aluminium foam components, to highlight the potential applications of the strong but lightweight material.
The aluminium foam material comprises a metal sandwich, with top and bottom external layers separated by a core which has been heat treated to produce a low-density foam layer with a rigid sponge-like structure.
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VIII. Forum of Intermodal promotional center (IPC) “Transforming the transport system of Croatian intermodal transport in the global intermodal hub” will be held on Monday at the Great Hall of the Croatian Chamber of Commerce at Roosevelt Square in Zagreb. Sponsors of the Forum are Croatian President prof. Dr. Sc. Ivo Josipovic and the Ministry of Maritime Affairs, Transport and Infrastructure of RH. After opening speeches of the
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Czech Railways (ÄŒD) and Škoda Transportation signed a CZK 2.6 billion (EUR 96 million) contract for the supply of 14 electric multiple-units, based on the RegioPanter concept line. The units will be manufactured between 2015 and 2016 and will be operated on long-distance routes. The acquisition of new EMUs is related to the preparation for the opening of the long-distance passenger rail services market and the phasing out of obsolete express trains and coaches from the …
Iranian Islamic Republic Railways has signed a memorandum of understanding to provide the Afghanistan Railway Authority with training to support its plans for railway development and expansion.
