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Redlands Passenger Rail Project progresses with contract award

17 June 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review

RailPros, a rail engineering and management company, has awarded a programme management services contract to CH2M to assist with the development of the Redlands Passenger Rail Project in California.

Russian Railways to develop new freight services on Europe-China Route

15 June 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review

Speaking at the China International Transportation and Logistic Expo in Shanghai, JSC Russian Railways President Oleg Belozerov confirmed the company will be developing new freight services on the Europe–China Route.

Deutsche Bahn expands cooperation with China

13 June 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review,

Deutsche Bahn has signed two memoranda of understanding with China extending its cooperation and presence within the Chinese rail market.

GWR finalises agreement for 37 Thames Valley EMUs

8 June 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review

Great Western Railway (GWR) has finalised an agreement with train manufacturer Bombardier and leasing company Porterbrook for 37 Class 387 trains for operation in the Thames Valley.

Abellio orders 43 TALENT 2 EMUs for Baden-Württemberg

7 June 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review

Abellio Rail Südwest GmbH has placed an order with Bombardier Transportation for 43 TALENT 2 electric multiple units (EMUs) for operation on the Stuttgart regional network in Baden-Württemberg, Germany.

The PTW rolls on into another country

3 June 2016 | By Weighwell Engineering Ltd

Weighwell Engineering Ltd have added to their extensive portfolio and recently installed the patent approved Portable Train Weigher (PTW) at Inchicore Works in Ireland...