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Historic MoU signed to advance U.S. high-speed rail
California and Southern Nevada Building Trades have committed to constructing America’s first true high-speed rail system connecting Las Vegas and Southern California, Brightline West.
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Q&A with the UIC’s Lucie Anderton: Delivering Sustainable Railways
For the inaugural edition of Global Railway Review’s exclusive Delivering Sustainable Railways feature series, Lucie Anderton, the UIC's Head of Sustainability, talks about the importance of sustainability - not just for the UIC - but for the future of rail as the backbone of sustainable mobility.
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WATCH: History made as Brightline becomes fastest train in Florida
After reaching speeds of 130mph during testing, Brightline is now officially the fastest train in Florida and Southeastern United States. Watch the video here of this historic moment.
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SNCF to explore if MagRail technology can improve rail capacity
SNCF are to explore possibilities to increase the efficiency and capacity of the French rail network with MagRail.
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ARTC to use solar signalling system on Inland Rail
Following a successful trial, the ARTC have approved the rollout of the solar powered signalling unit at a further 82 sites across the Inland Rail programme between Queensland and NSW.
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UK Transport Secretary gives update on HS2 project delivery
Transport Secretary, Mark Harper, has revealed that the next two years will be used to rephase HS2 construction and optimise future delivery of Phase 2a between Birmingham and Crewe.
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Metrolinx identify new location for GO layover facility
The new location for the Go layover facility was selected by Metrolinx to optimise services and support the GO Expansion.
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Images: Amtrak begin B&P tunnel replacement programme
Amtrak's B&P Tunnel Replacement Programme aims to boost future train speed, capacity and ride quality on the Northeast Corridor.
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Siemens Mobility to invest $220 million into North Carolina rail manufacturing facility
Siemens Mobility are building a $220 million manufacturing and rail services facility in North Carolina which is estimated to create more than 500 jobs by 2028.
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Kansas Governor announces almost $5 million for nine short line rail projects
The Governor of Kansas has announced that nine short line rail maintenance and rehabilitation projects are being awarded nearly $5 million.
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Federal Railroad Administration announces new safety initiative
Federal Railroad Administration's Amit Bose has announced a new safety initiative which focuses on hazardous materials.
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Canadian Government announces projects to reduce the impacts of climate change on rail
The Government of Canada is taking action to increase the resilience of Canada’s rail infrastructure while strengthening its supply chains.
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One station, two terminals: development of Madrid’s Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and Chamartín-Clara Campoamor
Montserrat Rallo del Olmo, General Manager of Planning, Strategy and Projects at Adif, and Juan Pablo Villanueva Beltramini, General Manager of Construction for Adif and General Manager of Adif Alta Velocidad, detail the huge changes taking place at two of Madrid’s main train stations to increase their capacity in order…
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€8.6 million contract signed for construction works towards the border of Latvia
LTG Infra have signed a €8.6 million contract with A.C.B. AS for construction works towards the border of Latvia.
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Images: HS2 tunnelling machines pass Amersham
HS2 have confirmed that the two giant tunnelling machines digging under the Chilterns have passed the third of five ventilation and emergency access shafts.
