Northern Rail Secures Franchise Extension
Rail operator Northern Rail has secured a two-year extension of its franchise worth £530m ($759m) from the UK's Department for…
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China Railway Group Wins $10bn in Contracts
China Railway Group's subsidiaries have won 15 rail contracts worth 69.2bn yuan ($10bn). China Railway No. 3, No. 4, No.…
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Skanska Wins US Rail Tunnel Contract
Skanska has won a contract to build a rail tunnel in New York, US. The $52m contract involves the construction…
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US Proposes Mobile Phone Ban for Railroad Workers
The US Government has proposed restrictions on the use of mobilec phones and other hand-held electronic devices by on-duty railroad…
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Saudi Arabia Rail Line to Begin Freight Movement This Year
The 1,486km north-south rail line in Saudi Arabia will start freight movement by the end of the year. The railway,…
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South African Transport Strike Hits Train Services
Two major South Africa transport unions have extended strikes, affecting rail services. About two million train commuters were left stranded…
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Australian State Plans Light Rail
The New South Wales (NSW) State Government in Australia has released a draft study on an A$500m ($440m) light rail…
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Sudan to Build High-Speed Railway
Southern Sudan is planning to construct a $7bn high-speed railway to Uganda. The $3bn first phase is expected to run…
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Spain to Invest in Rail Works
The Metropolitan Transport Authority for Barcelona, Spain, has approved a $34bn loan for infrastructure projects in the region. The work…
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CTA Tests 5000 Series Rail Car Prototypes
The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) in the US is testing the 5000-series rail car prototype to determine its performance. The…