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NewsCommunity of Madrid to Invest €29.5 million in Metro Line 7B improvements
The Community of Madrid will invest €29.5 million in improvement works on Metro Line 7B, alongside providing significant financial support to affected residents and businesses.
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NewsRail Baltic Estonia awards construction contract for new railway section
Rail Baltic Estonia has awarded a 59.87 million euro contract to Merko Ehitus Eesti AS and GRK Eesti AS for constructing a 10.5km section of the Rail Baltica mainline from Saku to the Harju-Rapla County border.
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NewsGothenburg welcomes first of 60 new M34 trams
Gothenburg has received the first of 60 new M34 trams, which, at 45m long, will nearly double passenger capacity and enhance the city’s public transportation system.
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NewsGood News Friday: Your weekly round-up of positive rail news!
In this week’s ‘Good News Friday’, we cover Northern's biodiversity efforts at train stations, Waterloo Station's achievement of the Autism Friendly Award and TfL's new Liberty Line launch alongside its search for local heroes.
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NewsKONUX announces Andreas Koenig as new CEO to drive global expansion
KONUX has appointed Andreas Koenig as its new CEO, bringing his extensive experience in the technology sector to lead the AI-driven railway solutions company into its next phase of global growth.
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ArticleGlobal Railway Review Issue 3 2024
Welcome to our Autumn issue of Global Railway Review! This issue is particularly important (and comparatively heavy) thanks to the great event taking place this September. In this issue we deep-dive into Passenger Experience, Noise & Vibrations and the latest advancements in Rail Asset Management.
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NewsTLB and HyD invite market feedback for Smart and Green Mass Transit System in East Kowloon
The Transport and Logistics Bureau and Highways Department have invited system suppliers and operators to submit feedback for the proposed Smart and Green Mass Transit System in East Kowloon, aiming to improve transportation for over 300,000 residents in Kwun Tong's uphill areas.
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NewsNine start-ups join forces with UK train operators to innovate rail industry
Nine start-ups have been selected to collaborate with UK train operators in the Future Labs programme, aiming to drive innovation in the rail industry through a 12-week mentorship and real-world testing initiative.
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NewsKiwiRail report highlights significant environmental benefits from rail freight
KiwiRail's latest report shows that rail transport saved nearly 230,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions in the past year, underscoring its role in reducing New Zealand's overall transport emissions.
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NewsSydney's new M1 metro line achieves strong opening week performance
In its first week of operation, Sydney Metro's M1 Northwest & Bankstown Line has recorded 1.4 million trips, showcasing its popularity and reliability with 98.8% of services running on time.
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NewsEtihad Rail launches Sustainable Finance Framework to support UAE's green initiatives
Etihad Rail has launched a Sustainable Finance Framework to align its future financing with ESG goals, supporting clean transportation, green building practices and the UAE’s Net Zero 2050 Strategy.
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NewsNetwork Rail offers discount on track access charges to boost rail freight
Network Rail is offering a six-month waiver on track access charges to train operators, aiming to boost rail freight and reduce road congestion and carbon emissions.
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NewsGTR to combat antisocial behaviour with new security initiatives
Govia Thameslink Railway has appointed Hannah Lindsay as its first Security Improvement Manager to lead a £2.5 million initiative aimed at combating antisocial behaviour across the network.
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NewsDigital in-cab signalling testing advances for East Coast Main Line
The successful completion of dynamic ETCS testing for Govia Thameslink Railway’s Class 387 and DB Cargo’s Class 66 marks a key advancement in the East Coast Digital Programme, setting the stage for further digital signalling integration.
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NewsAmtrak’s Newport News Transportation Center to open on 22 August 2024
The Newport News Transportation Center, a new Amtrak hub, will open on 22 August 2024, offering enhanced travel options and modern amenities for Amtrak Virginia and regional bus users.
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NewsRailway Industry Association responds to Urban Transport Group's new report
Urban Transport Group's report presents five practical recommendations aimed at maximising the economic benefits of transport investment, highlighting the need for a bold national vision for public transport to enhance UK growth, productivity and decarbonisation.
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NewsRail sector faces challenges as traffic light coalition shifts focus to DB equity increase
Critics warn that increasing Deutsche Bahn's equity instead of funding rail infrastructure could raise costs for rail freight, hindering the shift from road to rail.
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NewsTransport experts urge UK government to revitalise high-speed rail plans
Transport experts and campaigners are urging the UK government to take immediate steps to enhance the HS2 rail network by advancing critical projects in London and Staffordshire.
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NewsShaping Southeast Asia: Megaprojects ASEAN Summit on infrastructure
The Megaprojects ASEAN Summit, scheduled for 2-3 October 2024 in Bangkok, will bring together key stakeholders to explore the future of infrastructure development in response to Southeast Asia's growing urbanisation.
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NewsVolkerRail wins £150 million Scotland Railway signalling framework
VolkerRail has secured a £150 million contract to upgrade Scotland's railway signalling, power and communications infrastructure as part of a five-year framework.