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UAE and Jordan forge railway investment deal
The UAE and Jordan have signed an Investment Memorandum to develop a 360km railway connecting Jordanian mines to the Port of Aqaba, boosting exports and economic growth.
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Sustainability
When it comes to environmentally-friendly travel, rail wins by far. Trains contribute to far fewer greenhouse gas emissions than other forms of transportation. But the rail industry is still under pressure to reduce its carbon footprint further to meet governmental mobility climate change targets.
How are rail organisations working to be more sustainable and what projects and developments are in the spotlight helping the industry meet targets?
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California bill to accelerate train electrification awaits governor’s approval
A new bill designed to fast-track train electrification projects and support California's climate goals has passed the legislature and is now awaiting the governor's approval.
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DP World named Business of the Year at RFG Awards 2024
DP World has been named Business of the Year at the RFG Awards 2024 for its rail freight innovations, with Freightliner and other industry leaders also honoured for their contributions.
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Rail consortium awarded €800 million contract to modernise Cairo Metro’s Line 1
A consortium led by Colas Rail, alongside Orascom Construction and Hitachi Rail, has secured an €800 million contract to modernise Cairo Metro's Line 1, aiming to boost capacity while maintaining daily operations.
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Navigating the future of technology in Spanish urban mobility with Metro de Sevilla
Jorge Maroto, Managing Director of Metro de Sevilla, provides insight into how technological advancements are revolutionising urban transit to enhance efficiency, sustainability and the passenger experience.
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Bulgaria to modernise railways with new Škoda electric trains
Bulgaria's railway system will receive a significant upgrade with the introduction of up to 25 state-of-the-art electric train units from Škoda Group, enhancing passenger comfort, safety and accessibility.
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Scottish government begins procurement process to replace ScotRail high speed trains
The Scottish government has started the procurement process to replace ScotRail's High Speed Train fleet, aiming to enhance service reliability and support efforts to decarbonise Scotland's railways.
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Alstom sells North American conventional signalling business
Alstom has sold its North American conventional signalling business to Knorr-Bremse AG to strengthen its balance sheet while continuing to focus on advanced signalling technologies.
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Arriva’s Grand Central seeks to extend track access rights until 2038
Grand Central is seeking to extend its track access rights until 2038, aiming to secure services and invest in new Bi-Mode trains to enhance capacity, modernise its fleet and reduce environmental impact.
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Gothenburg welcomes first of 60 new M34 trams
Gothenburg has received the first of 60 new M34 trams, which, at 45m long, will nearly double passenger capacity and enhance the city’s public transportation system.
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Good News Friday: Your weekly round-up of positive rail news!
In this week’s ‘Good News Friday’, we cover Northern's biodiversity efforts at train stations, Waterloo Station's achievement of the Autism Friendly Award and TfL's new Liberty Line launch alongside its search for local heroes.
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TLB and HyD invite market feedback for Smart and Green Mass Transit System in East Kowloon
The Transport and Logistics Bureau and Highways Department have invited system suppliers and operators to submit feedback for the proposed Smart and Green Mass Transit System in East Kowloon, aiming to improve transportation for over 300,000 residents in Kwun Tong's uphill areas.
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Nine start-ups join forces with UK train operators to innovate rail industry
Nine start-ups have been selected to collaborate with UK train operators in the Future Labs programme, aiming to drive innovation in the rail industry through a 12-week mentorship and real-world testing initiative.
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KiwiRail report highlights significant environmental benefits from rail freight
KiwiRail's latest report shows that rail transport saved nearly 230,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions in the past year, underscoring its role in reducing New Zealand's overall transport emissions.
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Etihad Rail launches Sustainable Finance Framework to support UAE’s green initiatives
Etihad Rail has launched a Sustainable Finance Framework to align its future financing with ESG goals, supporting clean transportation, green building practices and the UAE’s Net Zero 2050 Strategy.