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Delhi Metro Rail Corp introduced its first two eight-car trainsets on Line 1 (Red) on November 8, as part of a programme to lengthen six-car sets using 78 cars being supplied by Bharat Earth Movers Ltd.

San Diego Metropolitan Transit System has named Brian Riley as CEO of Rail. He started his career at MTS as a train operator in 1999, and served in several positions, most recently as Superintendent of Transportation. He takes over from Wayne Terry who has retired after 42 years.

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The last of 14 low-floor TMK2300LT trams that Končar is supplying to the Latvian city of Liepāja was delivered on November 20, completing its first contract to export trams from Croatia.

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The government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region has authorised MTR Corp to build Kwu Tung station between Lok Ma Chau and Sheung Shui on the East Rail metro line. Construction is expected to begin next year for completion in 2027.

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Dallas Area Rapid Transit has awarded United Community of Faith a contract to provide light rail vehicle cleaning services

Bangladesh Road Transport Corp has signed a MoU with Dhaka Mass Transit Co for the operation of buses to the Agargaon and Uttara North (Diabari) termini of the first phase of metro line MRT6, which is expected to be open in December.

Plans for a 5·8 km 11-stop extension of the Vitoria-Gasteiz tram network moved to the public consultation stage on November 14, enabling residents to review the proposals. The €117·8m project comprises two branches from Lovaina to Zabalgana and Jundiz, along with a depot in Aretxabaleta and the procurement of more trams.