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Welsh Transport Minister calls for UK investment into Wales and Borders rail network
Ken Skates has outlined an evidence-based argument in support of the development of four new stations across the Welsh rail network.
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European Investment Bank to support Estonian railway modernisation
EIB has signed a €95 million loan agreement with Eesti Raudtee for the modernisation of track and signalling along the Estonian railway network.
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€7 million in finance raised to lead the development of hyperloop in Europe
Spain’s Zeleros has completed a financing round worth more than €7 million to start a new and important phase in the development of its unique version of hyperloop, the 'fifth mode of transport'.
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First nine new working tracks on the Mason Mega Rail project start operating
Georgia Ports Authority’s Mason Mega Rail project has passed a major milestone by putting into operation the first nine of 18 new working tracks, with its first two rail-mounted gantry cranes to be commissioned in early-June 2020.
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Transport for the North members call for sustained rail investment
TfN members have called for a phased 20-year pipeline of rail investment in order to ensure the delivery of HS2 and Northern Powerhouse Rail.
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High Speed Rail Group calls on UK government for transformative high-speed rail programme
HSRG has outlined that the implementation of a transformative high-speed rail programme across the UK would support country-wide resilience and growth.
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Network Rail continues work to prevent landslips on the Chiltern main line
A multi-million-pound major works project to secure a railway embankment in Warwickshire will mean more reliable journeys for passengers using the Chiltern main line.
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Plan unveiled for development of HS2 connections in East Midlands
The £2.7 billion transport plan will improve transport across the East Midlands, as well as delivering thousands of highly-skilled jobs and new homes.
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U.S. DOT FRA announces $302.6 million in railroad repair grants across nine states
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has announced the recipients of more than $302 million in grant funds to help repair and rehabilitate railroad infrastructure on 12 projects across nine states.
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Draft environmental document to be released for Burbank–Los Angeles high-speed rail section
On Friday 29 May 2020, the California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority) is to release the project-level draft environmental document covering the approximately 14-mile Burbank to Los Angeles Project section.
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HS2 releases first images of first two tunnel boring machines
The images follow the opening of a public vote to pick the names for the first two of 10 tunnel boring machines prior to manufacturing.
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Australian rail industry survey reveals COVID-19 support priorities
The survey found that the Australian rail industry considers the continuation of infrastructure projects as the top support priority amidst COVID-19.
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Northern City Line transformation completed by GTR and Network Rail
The transformation included renovations within four stations along the Northern City Line, as well as cleaning and renewal of tracks.
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Plans for Birmingham Moseley Railway Station officially submitted
The re-development of Moseley Station moves the project to reopen the Birmingham Camp Hill railway line a step closure to completion.
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Plans released outlining $240 billion investment into U.S. high-speed rail
The nationwide high-speed rail project would result in a wide number of benefits, with the plan drawing from global examples, including China.