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Northern to offer ‘through tickets’ for rail passengers in Blackpool
Northern, in partnership with Blackpool Transport, will offer rail passengers ‘through tickets’ that will also cover bus and tram journeys in Blackpool.
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Electrification project contract in Uzbekistan awarded to DB Engineering
A contract to supervise the electrification of a major rail line in Uzbekistan, which will start in the fall of 2022, has been awarded to DB Engineering & Consulting.
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Braking and entrance systems contract awarded for Velaro Egypt trainset
A contract to equip 15 of Siemens Mobility’s Velaro Egypt trainsets with braking and entrance systems has been awarded to Knorr-Bremse.
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SWR embark on industry-first sight loss assistance trial
SWR is the first Train Operating Company to use a new form of cutting-edge technology to improve station accessibility for visually impaired passengers.
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NSW Government announce $70 million Riverina rail revival
With more than $70 million in rail projects funded under the Fixing Country Rail Programme, NSW Government have announced a Riverina rail revival
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ČD Cargo orders new Vectron locomotives
ČD Cargo signed a contract with Siemens Mobility Czech Republic for the purchase of ten interoperable multi-system Siemens Vectron MS electric locomotives.
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The ARA welcome plan for Cross River Rail opening
The release of SEQ Rail Connect, which sets out the blueprint for connecting Cross River Rail to the wider rail network, has been welcomed by the ARA.
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DB Group returns to profitable business
For the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, the revenues of the DB Group rose up to 28.4 per cent as DB generated €876 million in operating profit in first half of 2022.
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Operail report sharp decline in freight volumes
Operail have reported a loss of €1.6 million in the first half of 2022, a consequence of declining freight volumes due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
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Rail declaration in support of Ukraine’s railways sent to EU leaders
A joint declaration signed by 32 rail companies and organisations, including CER, pledging assistance to Ukraine’s railways has been sent to EU leaders.
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Rail upgrades planned for rail lines between Ely to Ipswich and Norwich
Network Rail have announced that vital track and signalling upgrades are planned between Ely to Ipswich and Norwich to improve reliability and drive down delays.
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CAF start dynamic track testing of hydrogen powered demonstrator train
Dynamic track testing has begun on a hydrogen powered demonstrator train developed by the FCH2RAIL project, which is a consortium of companies including CAF.
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Midlands Connect submit Shrewsbury-Black Country to Birmingham plan
Analysis by Midlands Connect shows that trains could run at 90 miles-per-hour along the new route, cutting journey times.
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EBRD announce investment in first green infrastructure bond in Morocco
EBRD have invested MAD 200 million (€19.2 million equivalent) in green bond for Moroccan rail operator Office National des Chemins de Fer du Maroc (ONCF).
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Network Rail formally move ahead with maintenance reforms
Network Rail have started the legal consultation process with its trade unions on maintenance reforms to modernise and improve efficiency.