Minnesota Starts First Commuter Rail Line
The US state of Minnesota has started its first commuter rail service, Northstar. The 40-mile rail line that connects Big…
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Stadler Rail to Provide Trains to France
Swiss train manufacturer Stadler Rail will supply four articulated electric multiple units for the under-construction railway in Puy-de-Dôme in the…
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Wales’ Rail Stations to Get £85m Upgrade
UK rail operator Network Rail has announced an £85m plan for Wales to improve over 120 railway stations. The plan…
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French Consortium to Build Vietnamese Light Rail
A French consortium involving Vinci Construction Grands Projets and LOHR Industrie has been selected to build the first light rail…
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LA Opens Gold Line Eastside Extension
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority in the US has opened the new six-mile extension of its Metro system,…
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Govt Plans £750m in Cutbacks for Thameslink
UK Treasury officials are planning to cut back the cost of the Thameslink programme by £750m. The move comes as…
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Deep Heat: Protecting Against Fire in Tunnels
One of the most terrifying scenarios for any underground railway passenger must surely be the outbreak of fire deep in…
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Thales Wins Signalling Maintenance Deal in Spain
French firm Thales has been awarded a four-year contract to maintain signalling installations, train protection systems and technical buildings of…
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Railroad Bridges to be Built Using 100% Recycled Plastics
US firm Axion International will build two heavy duty railroad bridges using nearly 100% recycled plastics at Fort Eustis in…
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Bombardier Delivers First of 36 Locomotives to New Jersey
Bombardier Transportation has delivered the first of 36 ALP-46A electric locomotives to New Jersey Transit in the US. The locomotive…