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14 November 2019
Mayan train project hits buffers as Mexico rejects 388% travel tax
Local people in the Yucatan peninsula have been assured the rail line will create "hundreds of thousands of jobs", whilst boosting income from tourism.
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23 September 2019
Chile’s government launches its biggest railway investment programme in history
Like its Latin American counterparts, Chile mainly uses its railway system to transport freight. However, the network remains underdeveloped, and much of the serving infrastructure is deemed inadequate.
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29 August 2019
HS2 proponents hope to revive beleaguered project
Spiralling costs, severe environmental damage and unproven use cases mean rumours of failure around high speed rail network project HS2 are growing.
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1 August 2019
GlobalData is tracking some $321bn worth of railway projects in South-East Asia
The railway network in South-East Asia is improving in terms of regional connectivity, with a number of projects being planned or developed that will connect existing routes under a Pan...
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31 July 2019
Saudi Railway and Huawei sign smart railway deal
Saudi Railway Company (SAR), the kingdom’s national railway agency, and Chinese technology firm Huawei have agreed to work together to transform Saudi Arabia’s railway sector.
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30 July 2019
Greenbrier concludes acquisition of ARI’s manufacturing business
Greenbrier has completed the acquisition of the manufacturing business of American Railcar Industries (ARI) from ITE Management, an affiliate of ITE Rail Fund.
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17 October 2016
Roger Matthews discusses the future of on-board entertainment
Just a year after launching, on-board infotainment provider GoMedia has already secured lucrative contracts with Virgin Trains and Eurostar. With more expansion plans on the agenda, GoMedia managing director Roger...
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12 October 2016
One year on: catching up with the UK’s National Training Academy for Rail
Last October, the National Training Academy for Rail (NTAR) opened its doors for the first time. With an ageing workforce making its way for the door, the academy is a...
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8 August 2016
Inside DB Cargo UK’s carbon-neutral train
Germany’s DB Cargo has run the first train in the country with a zero-carbon footprint by using an innovative environmental project in Rwanda to offset emissions. Modestas Lukauskas, strategic project...