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The Governing Council of Madrid has approved a €6.7 million contract for the certification and support of 40 new Metro trains, which will be operational on lines 6 and 8 within three years.
Grand Central is seeking to extend its track access rights until 2038, aiming to secure services and invest in new Bi-Mode trains to enhance capacity, modernise its fleet and reduce environmental impact.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
