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Britain’s gets new longest rail bridge in major HS2 milestone
HS2 has achieved a significant milestone with the completion of the Colne Valley Viaduct, now the longest rail bridge in Britain, surpassing a 137-year-old record.
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Amtrak begins construction on new Connecticut River Bridge
Amtrak has started construction on a modern replacement for the 1907 Connecticut River Bridge, aimed at improving train speeds and reducing delays along the busy Northeast Corridor.
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UK government launches major rail reform with Shadow Great British Railways initiative
Transport Secretary Louise Haigh has launched Shadow Great British Railways, marking the start of a major overhaul aimed at unifying rail services and infrastructure to improve reliability and prioritise passenger experience.
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On Demand: Safeguarding Rail Infrastructure in the Quantum Era
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Join us on this webinar to learn about network security to safeguard your data in the quantum era.
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Roundtable: Data & AI
This Roundtable Feature speaks to some of the industry's brightest about the latest uses for Data and AI in rail. From predictive maintenance to scheduling and infrastructure management...
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Community of Madrid to Invest €29.5 million in Metro Line 7B improvements
The Community of Madrid will invest €29.5 million in improvement works on Metro Line 7B, alongside providing significant financial support to affected residents and businesses.
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Rail Baltic Estonia awards construction contract for new railway section
Rail Baltic Estonia has awarded a 59.87 million euro contract to Merko Ehitus Eesti AS and GRK Eesti AS for constructing a 10.5km section of the Rail Baltica mainline from Saku to the Harju-Rapla County border.
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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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Amtrak’s Newport News Transportation Center to open on 22 August 2024
The Newport News Transportation Center, a new Amtrak hub, will open on 22 August 2024, offering enhanced travel options and modern amenities for Amtrak Virginia and regional bus users.
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Railway Industry Association responds to Urban Transport Group’s new report
Urban Transport Group's report presents five practical recommendations aimed at maximising the economic benefits of transport investment, highlighting the need for a bold national vision for public transport to enhance UK growth, productivity and decarbonisation.
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Shaping Southeast Asia: Megaprojects ASEAN Summit on infrastructure
The Megaprojects ASEAN Summit, scheduled for 2-3 October 2024 in Bangkok, will bring together key stakeholders to explore the future of infrastructure development in response to Southeast Asia's growing urbanisation.
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DeLand SunRail Station opens, completing 61 mile Central Florida commuter rail Line
The new DeLand SunRail Station has opened, marking the completion of a 61-mile commuter rail line that connects four Central Florida counties and aims to boost local connectivity and economic growth.
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Network Rail awards up to £1.3 billion in contracts to five firms for Scotland’s Railway
Network Rail has awarded up to £1.3 billion in contracts to five firms for the maintenance and enhancement of Scotland's Railway over the next five years.
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Northumberland line completes signalling and track installation
Engineers have completed key signalling and track work on the Northumberland line, moving closer to restoring passenger rail services after 60 years.
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Good News Friday: Your weekly round-up of positive rail news!
In this week’s ‘Good News Friday’, we cover Severn Valley Railway's heartening Resilience Fund success, GTR's new 'Blue Wag' guide for dog-friendly adventures and TPE's innovative sustainable water management initiative.