US State to Test New Rail Cars
In-service testing has begun on ten 5000-series prototype rail cars by the US's Chicago Transit Authority (CTA). The rail cars…
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Rail Operators Urged Not To Raise Prices after Volcanic Ash Grounds Aircraft
Rail operators are being urged not to overcharge passengers as volcanic ash causes travel chaos across Europe. Prices have gone…
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MEC Holdings Plans Rail Expansion in Indonesia
The UAE's MEC Holdings is planning to expand its 130km-long railway project in Indonesia. MEC is investing $5.2bn in infrastructure,…
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Australia to Construct Sydney Rail Link
A new rail link worth $2.1bn is being planned for Sydney by the state of New South Wales (NSW), Australia.…
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US Provides More Funds for Rail Project
The USA has sanctioned an additional $765m to continue and expand transit work for a rail project benefiting New York…
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Vietnam to Embrace Japanese Bullet Train Technology
Vietnam will construct a high-speed rail line worth $55.9bn using Japan's bullet train technology. The railway will link Hanoi in…
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France Awards Tram Projects
Contracts for two tram projects in northern France, worth €657m ($896m), have been awarded by the Artois-Gohelle transport authority. The…
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Bulgaria to Build Two-Track Tunnel
Bulgaria will build a single two-track tunnel on the Sofia metro Line 2 within 15 months. The tunnel is expected…
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Midas Joint Venture Wins China Metro Contract
Midas Holdings' joint venture has received orders for 25 train sets for China's Suzhou metro. Nanjing SR Puzhen Rail Transport…
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Australia Selects Pearl Consortium for Ticketing System
Pearl consortium has won a contract to roll out a $1.2bn smart card ticketing system in Sydney, Australia. The consortium…