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Grants and loans announced for Wisconsin to improve rail freight
Nearly $15 million in grants and loans for five rail freight projects in Wisconsin have been announced by Governor Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.
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Etihad Rail sign agreement for railway passenger transport services
Etihad Rail have signed an agreement to finance railway passenger transport services with First Abu Dhabi Bank, aiming to connect cities of the UAE.
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ÖBB awards Stadler contract for 186 KISS-type double-decker trains
Following court proceedings, ÖBB have once again chosen Stadler to supply them with 186 Kiss-type double-decker trains.
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Network Rail continue with Manchester rail upgrades for the TRU
Major railway upgrades between Manchester and Stalybridge will continue as part of the multi-billion-pound Transpennine Route Upgrade.
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Europe’s Rail Joint Undertaking officially launched
The aim of Europe’s Rail Joint Undertaking is to reduce rail costs, increase capacity, and enhance flexibility and reliability.
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Polls show cuts to HS2 have led Yorkshire to lose faith in the Government
Polling shows that the county is strongly opposed to the decision to cancel HS2’s Eastern Leg, with many losing faith in the Government as a result.
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Yorkshire scheme will support older and disabled people travelling by rail
Thanks to Northern’s accessibility fund, the Better Journeys by Rail scheme is aiming to support the rail service access of older and disabled people in the Yorkshire region.
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Investments in high-speed rail continue to lift California’s economy
The CHSRA’s annually updated Economic Analysis Report has illustrated the positive impact that investment in clean, electrified high-speed rail generates.
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GWR brings battery-only rail services a step closer with fast-charging trial
GWR has signed a deal with Vivarail to trial a new battery-charging technology on its network, the trial will take place on the Greenford branch line.
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2022: A promising year for Brazilian rail freight
Fernando Paes, Executive Director of Brazil’s National Association of Railway Transport (ANTF), explains that major investments throughout the country’s network will realise a significant, and welcomed, expansion in freight capacity, capable of meeting both current, and future, sector demands.
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NJ TRANSIT approve purchase of additional Multilevel rail cars
The NJ TRANSIT (NJT) Board of Directors have approved the purchase of 25 additional Multilevel III rail cars in support of the Portal North Bridge Project.
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Five actions to keep the U.S. rail revolution on track
Jim Mathews, President & CEO, Rail Passengers Association, writes how the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law has the potential to revolutionise passenger rail in the U.S., calling on the industry to act to ensure this law realises the transformational investment it’s been promised.
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FRA publish report on performance and service quality of Amtrak
The quarterly report uses metrics defined by the FRA to measure performance over multiple categories including customer service and financial performance.
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Transport for Wales completes Class 175 refurbishment work
The interior and exterior refresh work of 27 Coradia trains is part of Transport for Wales' £40 million investment in its current fleet.
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CHSRA reaches federal funding match one year ahead of schedule
The California High-Speed Rail Authority has completed its federal funding match requirements, as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act grant, a year ahead of schedule.
