How South Africa is mobilising and safeguarding its railways
According to an announcement by the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA), by the end of March 2024, the…
Rail Infrastructure
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From FRMCS to fgOTN: Accelerating railway intelligence
A considerable portion (43%) of global travel and tourism construction projects, including railways, are currently in execution stage, indicating a…
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ADB pledges $200m for Nagarpur Metro Phase-II Extension
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has pledged Rs15.27bn ($200m) to support the second phase of the Nagpur Metro Rail Project…
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GB Railfreight introduces new shunters at CELSA Steel UK
GB Railfreight has commenced operations of three new low-emission shunters at CELSA Steel UK's Cardiff facility. Owned by Porterbrook, the…
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Ferrovial and BAM selected for UK’s HS2 project track infrastructure
Ferrovial, in a joint venture (JV) with BAM, has been selected for three contracts to design and build 140 miles…
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VIA Rail Canada announces tender for new cross country fleet
VIA Rail Canada has launched a Request for Qualification (RFQ) to replace its Long-Distance, Regional, and Remote (LDRR) fleet with…
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FirstGroup finalises $636m deal with Hitachi and Angel Trains
Britain's FirstGroup has finalised a £500m ($636.8m) agreement with Hitachi Rail and Angel Trains to lease 14 new five-car class…
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Alstom, Saudi Railway sign deal to bolster east-west freight corridor
Alstom has announced an extension of its partnership with Saudi Railway Company (SRC) through a new five-year technical support and…
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Shield tunnelling tech success at Chongtai Yangtze River Tunnel
China's intelligent shield tunnelling technology has been successfully implemented in the Chongtai Yangtze River Tunnel, marking an advancement on the…
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TfL names GTS Rail Operations as new operator for London’s Elizabeth line
Transport for London (TfL) has selected GTS Rail Operations as the new operator for the Elizabeth line, with the contract…
