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NewsDirect link between Class I railways approved
USA: The Surface Transportation Board has approved applications from CSX and Canadian Pacific Kansas City to create a new direct interchange in Alabama by acquiring lines operated by G&W’s Meridian & Bigbee Railroad, eliminating the need for it to serve as an intermediary carrier. The transaction ...
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Rail Business UKGovernment announces measures to address ‘dire’ HS2 project delivery
UK: Secretary of State for Transport Louise Haigh has announced measures which aim to ensure the costs of the High Speed 2 programme ‘are brought under control’, including an independent review of governance. The incentives of the main HS2 contractors are also being reviewed, which the ...
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Metro Report InternationalCustomised battery locos ordered to haul Paris metro maintenance trains
FRANCE: Paris transport operator RATP has placed its first order with Stadler, covering the supply of 12 custom-designed electric-battery locomotives to haul maintenance and repair trains across the entire metro network from 2027. The order announced on October 21 has been placed as part of a ...
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NewsAutomated ballast regulator to boost Irish railway renewals
IRELAND: National railway Iarnród Éireann has purchased what it describes as ‘the world’s first fully automatic ballast regulator’ from System7 for use across its 1 600 mm gauge network. Designated 705, the regulator will be operated by Rhomberg Sersa Rail Group, which holds the current seven-year ...
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In depthTrain Control: Paris RER lines switch to NExTEO
SNCF Réseau is committed to installation of the digital NExTEO train control system to increase train throughput on the busiest sections of the heavily used Paris RER network. Jérémie Anne reports.
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Metro Report InternationalRATP Dev and JR East join forces for Manila commuter rail bid
PHILIPPINES: East Japan Railway and Paris transport operator RATP’s international business are to co-operate to bid for the contract to operate and maintain the future North-South Commuter Rail line in the Manila region. RATP Dev said the 147 km NSCR is one of the country’s most ...
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NewsInnoTrans 2024 contract and partnerships round-up
INNOTRANS: As part of Railway Gazette International’s commitment to providing comprehensive coverage of the InnoTrans trade fair, here we provide a summary of contracts, partnerships and agreements confirmed at the show.
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NewsCircumvesuviana fleet modernisation gets underway
ITALY: Stadler has begun delivering the first of the 950 mm gauge electric multiple-units ordered by regional operator EAV for suburban services on the 169 km Circumvesuviana railway network south and east of Napoli. In May 2021 Stadler and EAV signed a ...
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NewsNew leasing company awards 50-locomotive framework contract
AUSTRIA: New entrant to the European full-service locomotive leasing market Green Mobility Partners has awarded Siemens Mobility a framework contract covering the supply and support of up to 50 locomotives. There is a firm order for eight Vectron MS electric locos and around-the-clock support, with an ...
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Rail Business UKFirst refurbished Class 168 DMU unveiled by Chiltern Railways
UK: Chiltern Railways has unveiled the first of its 28 Class 168 diesel multiple-units to be refurbished under a £12m programme. However, the programme is facing delays because of the greater than anticipated differences in the first post-privatisation trainsets. Speaking to stakeholders at the presentation ...
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In depthIndia: Budget boost provides opportunities for railway reform
The government is continuing to provide liberal support for Indian Railways in its 2024-25 budget unveiled on July 23, but Raghu Dayal suggests that this largesse is not enough. IR is in need of transformative restructuring if it is to reverse the long decline in its market share.
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NewsGoldenPass Express locomotives ordered
SWITZERLAND: Montreux-Berner Oberland-Bahn has awarded Stadler a contract to supply six custom-made locomotives. The order covers two types: four Ge4/4 900 V DC electric locomotives for push-pull operation of GoldenPass Express passenger trains and two similar Gem4/4 electro-diesel locomotives to haul maintenance trains. The four-axle 3 ...
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Metro Report InternationalFour Chinese metros expand during anniversary events
CHINA: Public holidays marking the 75th anniversary of the proclamation of the People’s Republic of China on October 1 saw metro and suburban lines opened in four cities. On September 26 Xi’an opened a new line and extended two others. This added over 43 route-km, with ...
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Rail Business UKRadlett Strategic Rail Freight Interchange works underway
UK: VolkerFitzpatrick has started to construct the first phase of the Radlett Strategic Rail Freight Interchange on behalf of owner SEGRO. VolkerFitzpatrick is currently working on an underpass structure for the road and rail access to the SEGRO Logistics Park Radlett site, as well as overhead ...
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NewsSaudi Arabia Railways says its 2035 vision offers ‘excellent investment opportunities’
Saudi Arabia Railways’ updated business strategy running to 2035 includes an 8 000 km expansion of the network, becoming financially self-sustaining and partnering with leading technology suppliers, CEO Dr Bashar bin Khalid Al Malik tells Railway Gazette International.
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NewsNS ends foreign activities with the sale of Abellio Deutschland
GERMANY: BeNEX has completed the acquisition of 100% of Abellio Deutschland from Dutch state passenger train operator NS, which has ended its activities wholly outside the Netherlands in order to focus on its core business within its home country. The acquisition on October 15 includes regional ...
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Rail Business UKKISL acquires Linbrooke Services’ rail business
UK: Keltbray Infrastructure Services Ltd has acquired Linbrooke Services’ rail business, which provides design-and-build signalling, telecoms and power services as a Network Rail approved tier-one principal contractor. KISL said the acquisition would add digital and systems capabilities to its existing electrification and general rail engineering activities. ...
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NewsDakar Airport Express train delivered
SENEGAL: The first trainset has been delivered for Phase II of the Dakar Train Express Régional, which will extend the 36 km Dakar - Diamniadio line by 19 km to Blaise Diagne airport. The first phase of the TER which opened in December ...