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Will Amtrak ever break even?

By Luke Christou

US rail company Amtrak had a banner year in 2019, bringing the network...

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Schenck Process Fast-Track Rail Inspection, Measuring and Monitoring

Gadelius Rail Suspension and Anti-Vibration Products

CommScope Railway Network Communications Solutions for Increased Connectivity

Malux Finland GSM-R Equipment for Reliable Railway Communication

Aldridge Railway Signals Railway Signals and Equipment

OTN Systems Multiservice Communication Networks for Railways and Metros

Aquafrisch Train Wash Plants, Control Emission Toilet Systems and Other Depot Equipment

KZV Track Geometry Measuring Devices

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Brisbane Metro, Australia

Brisbane Metro is a new rapid transit system proposed to be constructed in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.

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Victoria to start tram route upgrade works this week

Australi's Victorian Government is set to start improvement works on tram route 58 to ensure a more comfortable journey for passengers.

Reseau Electrique Metropolitain (REM), Montreal, Quebec

Réseau Électrique Métropolitain (REM) is an under-construction fully automated light rail transit (LRT) project that will serve the major metropolitan areas in Montréal, Canada.

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US rail company Amtrak had a banner year in 2019, bringing the network closer than ever to the operational break-even point after decades of losses. Can the US’s foremost passenger rail provider overcome the remaining barriers to profitability, or will political hostility and the ongoing coronavirus pandemic set it back?

University District Station, Seattle

Sound Transit is constructing the University District (U District) station in Seattle, Washington in the US. The project is part of the $1.9bn Northgate Link light rail extension between the University District and Northgate.

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Covid-19: could improving air quality at railway stations boost recovery?

Data analytics company EMSOL has been working with Network Rail to monitor air quality in train stations and come up with a strategy to bring down pollution around them. The project could largely benefit patients recovering from Covid-19 as well as people with respiratory issues, who are highly exposed to poor air quality in busy areas.

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Hong Kong protests: how has the MTR been affected?

Over the past few months, Hong Kong rioters have repeatedly targeted the city’s subway operator, the MTR. With the COVID-19 outbreak now predicted to cause a major drop in ridership, what does the future hold for Hong Kong's rail network?

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JSPL to supply rails to Kolkata Metro

Indian steel and energy company Jindal Steel and Power (JSPL) has received a contract to supply 2,308 tonnes of head hardened rails to Kolkata Metro Rail (KMRC).

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Stantec to provide technical advisory services for Hurontario LRT project

Stantec has been selected by Metrolinx and Infrastructure Ontario (IO) to provide technical advisory services for the Hurontario Light Rail Transit (LRT) project in Ontario, Canada.

Siemens Mireo Trainsets

Siemens Mireo is a regional and suburban commuter train developed by Siemens for premium-class mass transit.

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Brisbane Metro, Australia

Victoria to start tram route upgrade works this week

Reseau Electrique Metropolitain (REM), Montreal, Quebec

Will Amtrak ever break even?

University District Station, Seattle

Covid-19: could improving air quality at railway stations boost recovery?

Hong Kong protests: how has the MTR been affected?

JSPL to supply rails to Kolkata Metro

Stantec to provide technical advisory services for Hurontario LRT project

Siemens Mireo Trainsets

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Victoria to start tram route upgrade works this week

JSPL to supply rails to Kolkata Metro

Stantec to provide technical advisory services for Hurontario LRT project

Covid-19: Dubai to temporarily suspend metro and tram services

Siemens showcases Vienna metro’s first painted X car body

India’s South Central Railway commissions double line in Vijayawada

Trials on Bangkok metro Green Line extension starts

Bombardier-led consortium signs Cairo monorail contract

RATP Dev and John Holland partner to bid for Sydney metro projects

China’s Nanjing Metro orders traction and train control systems

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