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Transport for the North responds to DfT Integrated Rail Plan update
Following the DfT's update, Transport for the North is calling for an investment plan that delivers the best deal for rail across Northern England.
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Funding legislation unveiled for completion of California high-speed rail
The new legislation will provide $32 billion through to 2024 to help support the completion of California’s High-Speed Rail project.
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HS2 Old Oak Common station construction plans submitted
The new HS2 station plans have been submitted as part of the Schedule 17 submission, and moves the beginning of construction a step closer to being underway.
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Amtrak begins high-speed testing of first Acela trainset
The first trainset of Amtrak's new 28-train Acela fleet will undergo testing in preparation for service throughout the Northeast Corridor in 2021.
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Storm-proof signalling on stilts helping to minimise rail network disruption
A storm-damaged section of the UK’s West Coast main line in Cumbria was recently reopened in less than 24 hours, thanks to raised signalling equipment by Network Rail.
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Albanian Railways awards consulting contract for Tirana network modernisation
Albanian Railways has awarded a consortium the contract for the consulting and technical assistance services for the new project to upgrade rail connections with the country’s capital, Tirana.
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Network Rail and BTP target scrap dealers to tackle trading of stolen metal
Due to railway metal theft costing £1.4 million in UK taxpayer-money over the last 12 months, Network Rail and the British Transport Police are taking action to tackle stolen metal trading.
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California High-Speed Rail Authority releases Draft 2020 Business Plan
The draft business plan has been released for public review and comment, focusing on the developments made for the new Californian high-speed rail line.
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Tanta–El Mansoura–Damietta rail project in Egypt supported by EIB
The EIB agreement will see up to €1.5 million in grant finance support the redevelopment of 118km of line between Tanta and Damietta.
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Latest California high-speed rail project construction photos released
The photos show the first iconic structure on the high-speed rail alignment nearing completion - the double arches spanning the San Joaquin River that will serve as the gateway into Northern Fresno.
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Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirms HS2 will go ahead
The UK Prime Minister has confirmed that HS2 will go ahead, with construction for Phase 1 from London to the West Midlands set to begin in April 2020.
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Network Rail joins Transport for the South East partnership
Network Rail has joined the board of the Transport for the South East partnership - a new body created to improve the transport network and grow the economy of the UK's South East area.
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Northern and Network Rail unveil new Wigan train depot
The new depot will allow Northern to streamline its maintenance processes, subsequently improving UK rail performance and punctuality.
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Green light given for further work on first Oxford to Bletchley rail line in 50 years
Permission has been granted on Network Rail’s Transport and Works Act Order application for work to begin on the next phase of East West Rail.
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Network Rail awards portable plant contract to VP Plc
The six-year contract will see VP Plc be responsible for the hire, supply and maintenance of portable plant for Network Rail.