EIB and ICO part-finance Madrid metro’s €1bn purchase of 80 new trains
The Madrid metro has signed a €820m ($898m) loan agreement with the European Investment Bank (EIB) and the Instituto de…
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Noah Bovenizer
Noah is a reporter across our transport sites. You can get in touch with him by emailing noah.bovenizer@globaldata.com
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California high-speed project shortlists Alstom and Siemens for new trains
The California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) has shortlisted Alstom and Siemens as possible manufacturers for the new high-speed trainsets needed…
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Mexico’s Tren Maya project opens next section to Palenque
Mexico has opened the second phase of its Tren Maya (Mayan Train) project with services now operating between Palenque and…
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India to donate 20 locomotives to Sri Lanka
The Indian Government will give 20 repurposed locomotives to Sri Lanka in a donation confirmed by the island nation’s national…
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Eurostar criticised by UK advert body for “misleading” consumers
Channel Tunnel rail operator Eurostar has been criticised by the UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) for a “misleading” advert that…
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Rail Freight Group calls for action to support industry in Manchester
The UK’s Greater Manchester region should focus on the use of rail for freight transportation supporting its construction material industry…
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North Macedonia and Serbia joint rail border crossing in development
The first joint rail border crossing between North Macedonia and Serbia has begun development after funding from the European Bank for…
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Australia’s rail workforce facing “retirement cliff” by 2035
Australia’s railway industry could be facing a significant reduction in its workforce as it approaches a “retirement cliff” according to…
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Alstom to deliver new trams to Lille
Alstom has signed a €124m contract for the supply of 24 new trams to Métropole Européenne de Lille (MEL) to…
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UK’s GTR to install solar array on Bedford depot roof
UK rail operator Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) has begun installing a solar array on the roof of its train depot…