Great Western main line’s electrification faces “challenges”
The UK government has admitted that the electrification of the Great Western main line faces “challenges”. Ministers indicated the timetable…...
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Melbourne’s rail network plagued by numerous problems
According to an internal audit obtained by “The Age”, Melbourne’s rail system is in very poor shape after decades of…...
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India: Alstom wins Eastern DFC railway contract
AIL-ATSA joint venture (formed by Alstom Transport and Alstom India) was awarded a RS 1.5 billion (USD 234 million) contract […]
China invested USD 43 billion in railway construction
China Railway Corporation has invested CNY 265.1 billion (USD 43.3 billion) in domestic railway construction in the first half of […]
European Commission approves public financing of Fehmarn Belt
The European Commission has approved the public financing model of the Fehmarn Belt fixed rail-road link between Denmark and Germany, […]
DB unveils new ICE 3 train and signs 5 year cooperation agreement with SNCF
Deutsche Bahn has extended German-French cross-border rail services by unveiling a new high-speed fleet. The inaugural ride from Frankfurt to […]
Authorities plan the second metro line in Dhaka
The Bangladesh Government plans to build another metro line in Dhaka, that will connect Gabtoli and Vatara districts. The feasibility […]
Proton Power inks fuel cell deal with Deutsche Bahn
Proton Power Systems has signed a major reseller deal with Deutsche Bahn (DB). DB’s service company DB Bahnbau has agreed […]
Brazil: Vale rail project partially suspended
Work by Vale SA on a rail track expansion in the Amazon has been partially suspended by a Brazilian court […]
European Fund for Strategic Investments ready for take-off in autumn
On 22 July 2015, the European Commission has put the final building blocks in place to kick-start investment in the…...
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