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Industry Insider Week 48 · 11 Must-Read Rail News Stories
The Railway-News Industry Insider week 48 with the top news and comment pieces for the rail sector, including from AusRAIL sponsor Bombardie…
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Alstom-Bombardier Consortium Wins Paris Metro Contract
The Alstom-Bombardier consoritum have won a contract with Île-de-France Mobilités for 44 four and five-car metro trains for Paris.
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Construction on Rail Baltica Begins in Estonia
Construction of the standard-gauge high-speed line connecting the Baltics to Poland and Finland, began in Estonia on 28 November 2019.
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Australian and Queensland Governments Sign Inland Rail Agreement
The Australian and Queensland governments have signed a bilateral agreement that is a major step forward for teh 1700km Inland Rail project.
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Désirée Baer to Take Over as CEO of SBB Cargo
Desiree Baer is to be the new CEO of SBB Cargo, starting in March 2020. Her appointment will be preceded by a one-month introductory period.
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Xtra Power for PoE Switches and Injectors
For the power supply of Power over Ethernet (PoE) switches and injectors, intreXis offers specific, railway-proven DC-DC converters.
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Alstom Wins Marseille Metro Contract
Alstom has won a metro contract in Marseille. It will provide 38 new rubber-tyred metro trains and automation equipment for lines M1 and M2.
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The Infrastructure Progress Report · Melbourne
An overview of Melbourne's most important rail infrastructure projects, such as the new Metro Tunnel, which is due to open in 2025.
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Stadler Sells First FLIRT to Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan Railways has purchased its first FLIRT trains from Stadler for deployment on both interregional and regional lines.
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The Infrastructure Progress Report · Sydney
Our Infrastructure Progress Report for Syndey, the city hosting this year's AusRAIL PLUS 2019, the biggest rail event in Australia.
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Joondalup Extension Works to Yanchep Commence
Early works have now commenced on the Yanchep extension of teh Joondalup Railway Line. It is estimated works will be complete in 2021.
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Hull Trains Receives First Hitachi Class 802 'Paragon'
Hull Trains has received the first of its five Class 802 'Paragon' trains from Hitachi. They will enter service over time, all by early 2020…
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The Key Successes and Challenges for Rail in Australia
The Australian Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Cities and Regional Development on the key successes and challenges for rail.
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Industry Insider Week 47 · 7 Must-Read Rail News Stories
The Railway-News Industry Insider week 47 with all the important rail news from 18–22 November 2019, including TPE's new Nova fleet.
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Sydney to Get 23 Additional Alstom Metropolis Trains
The government of NSW will acquire 23 additional Alstom Metropolis trains for the seamless operation of the Sydney Metro, once extended.
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TransPennine Express Launches New Nova Fleet
TransPennine Express has launced its new Nova fleet, unveiling the trains to the public at Liverpool Lime Street station on 22 November.
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Zonegreen is on the Up Down Under
Since 2016, safe working procedure rule breaches in Australia’s rail industry have increased by 47% making depot safety a national priority.
