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The units could potentially replace the use of diesel locomotives on the railroad’s non-electrified lines and allow passengers to travel to their destinations without having to change trains.
Work will focus on onboard facilities, with passengers benefitting from more comfortable seating, improvements to the shop, and more.
The approximate 19-mile system now includes 46 stations serving residential areas, universities, and the Shanghai metro.
The tests will be carried out on the track between Groningen and Leeuwarden at up to approximately 87 mph and will last about two weeks.
The "Mobility by Nature" tagline is the result of an internal poll in which more than 2,500 employees made proposals for expressing Alstom’s vision.
Vehicle suppliers are stepping up to offer services for every facet of ownership, from installation of rail to refurbishment and modernization. Also, many are focusing on practices already in place throughout the world, where risk of ownership is actually transferred back to the company, enabling the rail operator to operate the system on an established fixed cost.
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