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US: FRA Announces $1.1 Billion in Grants for 123 Rail Projects
The US DOT FRA has announced over $1.1 billion in funding as part of its Railroad Crossing Elimination Grant Program.
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Canada: Progress Continues on Ottawa’s O-Train Extension Project
OC Transpo has provided an update on Ottawa’s O-Train Extension Project, with weekday service now commencing on Lines 2 and 4.
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Amtrak Begins USA Rail Pass Flash Sale
Amtrak has announced a sale on its ten-ride USA Rail Pass from 10–17 January 2025.
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Alstom Spain's Talent Energy Programme for Students and Graduates
Alstom has announced the launch of the 12th edition of its Talent Energy Programme in Spain for university students and recent graduates.
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UK: East Coast Main Line Engineering Work to Disrupt Travel
Services on the East Coast Main Line will be severely disrupted as a result of planned engineering work in the next month.
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UK: Southeastern Class 376 Fleet To Undergo Refurbishment
Southeastern has announced that its Class 376 fleet is set to receive a significant makeover as part of a major refurbishment process.
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UK: Government to Offer Discounts of Up to 50% on 2 Million Fares
The DfT has announced the return of the Government's annual Rail Sale, which will see 2 million tickets on sale for up to 50%.
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Nose Design Experience to Develop New Fleet for Saudi Arabia Railways
Nose Design Experience has been chosen to develop and design a set of new trains for Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR).
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Siemens Mobility Wins Infrastructure and Service Contracts for HS2
Siemens Mobility has been awarded four contracts by HS2, totalling over £560 million in worth.
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Gulf Coast Rail Receives $21 Million in Grants
The Federal Railroad Administration has announced a funding grant of over 21 million USD for Gulf Coast Rail.
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Italy: FS GROUP Launches Tender for Works on Santomarco Tunnel
Rete Ferroviaria Italiana (FS Group) has launched a tender for the executive design and construction of works on the Santomarco Tunnel.
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World's Fastest High-Speed Train Unveiled in China
On 29 December, the CR450 train model was unveiled in Beijing, introducing what is now recognised as the world's fastest high-speed train.
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AECOM Appointed Lead Designer for TfL's Elephant & Castle Upgrade
Dragados UK has appointed AECOM as the lead designer for phase one of Transport for London’s (TfL) Elephant & Castle Station Capacity Upgrad…
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US: Brightline Reflects on Key Milestones of 2024
Brightline has celebrated its 2024 achievements, connecting communities across Florida and advancing rail infrastructure in the US.
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Crafting a Compelling Business Case for Talent Acquisition Investment
Stahl Recruiting looks at how a talent acquisition company can help organisations find the right people for their business.
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VIA Rail Canada's Accessibility Efforts
At Rail Live, Catherine Langlois from VIA Rail Canada presented key challenges and initiatives for improving accessibility in rail.
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Alstom’s RER NG Enters Commercial Service on the RER D Line
Alstom welcomes the entry into commercial service of RER NG on the RER D Line of the Île-de-France Mobilités network.
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All Systems Go for Revamped Crewe Traffic Control Centre
Work has been completed on an overhaul of track, lineside equipment and digital signalling infrastructure at the Basford Hall freight depot.
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Germany: Deutschland-Ticket Cost Increases to €58
From the start of 2025, the Deutschland-Ticket, Germany's flagship public transportation pass, has increased in price to 58 EUR per month.
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Canada: Capstan Station Opens on Translink's SkyTrain
In British Columbia, TransLink's SkyTrain has commenced service at Capstan Station, serving customers in Richmond’s Capstan Village.
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CAF to Supply 22 Intercités Oxygène Trains to SNCF Voyageurs
SNCF Voyageurs has ordered 22 additional Intercités Oxygène trains from CAF to operate on the Bordeaux-Marseille line.
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Amtrak Awards Contracts for Sawtooth Bridges Replacement Project
Amtrak has awarded critical contracts to advance progress on the Northeast Corridor's Sawtooth Bridges Replacement Project.
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Siemens Mobility and Partners Secure Rail Contracts in Thailand
Siemens Mobility, in collaboration with Bozankaya and ST Engineering Urban Solutions, has secured several rail contracts in Thailand.
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US: MBTA Completes Track Improvement Program
Local government recently joined MBTA workers and riders at North Station to celebrate the completion of the T's Track Improvement Program.
