October’s top news stories
KiwiRail is set to receive NZD35m ($23m) in funding from the Government of New Zealand to modernise 15 of its electric trains, and Vivarail has postponed…
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FRA issues NOFO for more than $318m in CRISI grants
The US Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has issued a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for more than $318m in…
Harworth seeks planning permission to develop rail-connected hub
British regeneration and property investment specialist Harworth Group has filed an outline planning application with Selby District Council to…
Chennai Metro Rail signs Trimble for real-time monitoring technology
Chennai Metro Rail (CMRL) in southern India has signed an agreement to deploy US-based technology firm Trimble’s Nexala rail…
VTG Aktiengesellschaft rejects takeover bid from Morgan Stanley
German rail logistics company VTG Aktiengesellschaft has rejected a takeover bid from Warwick Holding, an indirect subsidiary of funds…
John Holland-led consortium wins $743m Melbourne metro contract
A consortium led by Australian construction company John Holland has won the A$1bn ($742.8m) Rail Infrastructure Alliance's package of…
Jacobs wins consultancy role on Etihad Rail project in UAE
US-based Jacobs Engineering Group has been awarded a contract by Etihad Rail to provide technical and programme consulting services…
Germany approves Alstom’s hydrogen train for passenger service
The German Railway Office (EBA) has given the greenlight to Alstom’s hydrogen fuel cell passenger trainset for commercial operations…
HGS Railway acquires two rail lines from CSX
HGS Railway, an affiliate of OmniTRAX, has acquired the Alabama & Tennessee River Railway (ATN) and the Fulton County…