New York MTA to study passenger options for Brooklyn freight corridor
USA: New York MTA is to launch a formal study of proposals to introduce passenger trains over the 27 km Bay Ridge line in Brooklyn.
DB confirms order for hybrid locomotives
GERMANY: Following the positive outcome of a feasibility study, DB Cargo has confirmed it is to buy 50 Toshiba diesel-battery hybrid 100 km/h locomotives for shunting and short-distance freight operations, and will lease a further 50 locos.
Border link reopens as South International Corridor progresses
PORTUGAL: The 11 km link between Elvas and Caia on the border with Spain near Badajoz was reopened in late January, following an investment of €20·4m.
‘Father Christmas’ helps fund Bordeaux – Toulouse high speed line
FRANCE: Construction of the 222 km high speed line from Bordeaux to Toulouse may start in two years’ time. Speaking on January 21, President of the Occitanie Regional Economic, Social & Environmental Council Jean-Louis Chauzy said that that the first sod could be turned in 2022, with construction taking seven ...
Work starts on Roskilde – Holbæk electrification
DENMARK: Preparatory works are to get underway this month on the 25 kV 50 Hz electrification of the Roskilde – Kalundborg line in western Sjælland, infrastructure manager Banedanmark announced on January 22.
Haifa rail freight terminal opened
ISRAEL: The Depolog freight terminal at the Port of Haifa has opened, with Israel Railways’ first train carrying 21 containers.
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