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Network Rail Announces Euston HS2 and West Coast Main Line Works
Network Rail has announced major works at Euston for the construction of the HS2 terminus and on the West Coast Main Line in 2021.
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KfW IPEX-Bank Finances Electric Multiple Units for ÖBB
KfW IPEX-Bank is providing EUR 80 million towards the financing for new electric multiple units acquired by the passenger rail company ÖBB.
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New: Robel Mini Tamping Machine ROMITAMP 2.0
Robel introduces the ROMITAMP 2.0, an advanced version of the lightweight agile mini tamper to complement its larger tamping fleet.
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Crossrail 2 Issues Update Statement
Following the funding agreement reached between TfL and goverment, consultancy work on Crossrail 2 will end, safeguarding will continue.
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Deutsche Bahn Joins the US High Speed Rail Association
Deutsche Bahn has become a member of the US High Speed Rail Association, which aims to promote support for high-speed rail in America.
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CFL cargo Buys 10 Bombardier TRAXX MS Locomotives
CFL cargo has signed a contract with Bombardier Transportation for 10 TRAXX multi-system locomotives, which run on AC and DC, plus last mile…
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PM's 10-Point Plan for 'Green Industrial Revolution' All about Cars
Prime Minister Boris Johnson's 10-Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution aims at incentivising driving and doesn't mention rail.
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15.9m USD Grant for Harrisburg Line Signalling Upgrade
Amtrak, SEPTA and PennDOT have received 15.9m USD in grant funding from the FRA to upgrade signalling equipment on the Harrisburg Line.
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Experts in Advanced Reliable Electrical Connections
Stäubli electrical connections for high-power transmission in train applications, electrification of railway lines and data & signal transmi…
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University of Leeds and West Coast Partnership Enter Research Collaboration
The University of Leeds has entered into a research collaboration worth 1 million GBP with the West Coast Parnership, which will operate HS2…
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Île-de-France Region to Get 13 Additional Tram-Trains
Alstom will supply an additional 13 Citadis Dualis tram-trains for the Île-de-France region. These are an option from a 2007 contract.
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USHSR Publishes 5-Point High Speed Rail Plan
USHSR has published a 5-point plan for developing high-speed rail in the US, starting with a new High Speed Rail Development Authority.
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Hong Kong: MTR Corporation Introduces New Light Rail Vehicles
Hong Kong's MTR Corporation has announced that the first new Phase 5 light rail vehicles will start carrying passengers on 17 November 2020.
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Austin Voters Give Project Connect the Go-Ahead
Project Connect was on the ballot for voters as they went to the polls on 3 November 2020 and they voted in favour of light rail in Austin.
