Japan: Delays and demographic dilemmas hinder Hokkaido Shinkansen ambition
Geological difficulties have delayed the completion of the Hokkaido Shinkansen extension to Sapporo beyond 2030, while JR Hokkaido is considering the deployment of 160 to 200 km/h EMUs on its 1 067 mm network, as well as bus replacements for loss-making rural routes. Mike Bent investigates.
Government says Korail and Supreme Railways are to merge next year
SOUTH KOREA: The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure & Transport has confirmed its intent to merge national operator Korail with rival Supreme Railways, but trade unions representing SR staff have criticised what they see as stifling of competition and innovation.
Railway supply industry news round-up
This week’s news from the global railway supply chain.
Contract to fit out and operate Melbourne’s Suburban Loop awarded
AUSTRALIA: Project promoter Suburban Rail Loop Authority has awarded a A$6·7bn Linewide contract package to supply rolling stock, fit out and then operate the Suburban Rail Loop East in Melbourne.
PJM diagnostic equipment fitted to Plasser & Theurer machine
AUSTRIA: Plasser & Theurer has completed a prototype fitment of PJM’s vehicle status diagnostic tools on a ballast management train.
Railway supply industry news round-up
This week’s news from the global railway supply chain.
‘Five firsts’ celebrated at Tuxford as UK rail sector seeks role in hydrogen economy
Freight: Rolling laboratory supports innovation
Railway supply industry news round-up
Wabtec finalises acquisition of Frauscher Sensor Technology Group
First movers take advantage of InnoTrans Asia 2027 offers
Singapore public transport sector upskilling initiative launched
Stadler appeals against SBB’s selection of Siemens for SFr2bn train contract
Research: AŽD Praha's autonomous train is on track
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Crossrail expertise to support sustainable rail development in Colombia
Italian company to acquire Australian railway contractor
Pandrol targets Chinese railway sector with i+weld
Ethiopian Railways seeks to be the logistics hub of the Horn of Africa
Asset management platform to include ‘dark territory’ broken rail monitoring
RSK acquires Octavius Infrastructure
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Škoda Group and Microvast to produce battery systems for public transport
European Commission brings people together to discuss how to make transport careers more attractive