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Hupac, will automate its route planning via Nexiot’s digital solutions
Nexiot’s digitisation solution is providing Hupac transparency in their supply chain processes and will be used to further automate planning processes
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Delivering change to strengthen the UK rail sector: Leaders’ Debate 2019
The way the UK runs its railway is often at the centre of high-profile discussions. Some recent operational challenges have led to criticism of the system and a review of the sector. Despite this, there are ambitious plans to ensure the rail system continues to benefit passengers and support freight.…
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ÖBB Rail Cargo Group launches first connection between Xi’an and Budapest
The establishment of a new freight connection between China and the BILK terminal is complete, resulting in an unbeatable transport duration.
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Connecting Luxembourg to China, a new combined train is launched
With the aim of running the train on a weekly basis by mid-2019, the train is operated by CDIRS, in collaboration with RTSB and CFL multimodal.
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Russia and Kyrgyzstan to together develop the Kyrgyz railway network
Among the projects under consideration within the memorandum, the document indicates the construction of a China–Kyrgyzstan–Uzbekistan rail line.
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ODEG orders 23 regional trains for use on the Elbe-Spree network
Ostdeutsche Eisenbahn GmbH (ODEG) has ordered 23 Desiro HC regional trains from Siemens for service on the Elbe-Spree network. The order is worth approximately €300 million.
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Australia’s Inland Rail will reduce both costs and emissions
With freight between Melbourne and Brisbane set to double by 2050, Australia requires dedicated rail freight infrastructure that avoids Sydney.
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CN invests more than $245 million into Saskatchewan’s rail infrastructure
Recent investments in locomotives, capacity, infrastructure and train crews are supporting the safe and efficient movement of goods across Canada.
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The ÖBB Rail Cargo Group connects Italy and Germany with rail
This new non-stop connection strengthens intermodal rail logistics offering and increases the volume of freight traffic at Venice port.
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Turkey’s commuter line between Gebze-Halkalı is officially open
This new line marks the completion of phase two of the Marmaray project – an initiative dedicated to connecting Turkey’s European and Asian rail networks.
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HS2 Ltd signs a construction partner for Euston station
A Mace/Dragados team will deliver a new landmark station that will be the London gateway to HS2, setting new standards for design, construction and operation.
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Etihad Rail launches package A of Stage Two to connect Ghuweifat and Ruwais
The contract announcement is a major milestone passed in the mission to create the UAE’s modern, sustainable and cost-efficient national railway.
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Texas high-speed train recognised among top global infrastructure projects
The Texas high-speed train project has been named among the top global infrastructure projects by infrastructure advocacy group CG/LA in its 2019 Strategic 100 Global Infrastructure Report.
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Economic benefits of a second daily train between Chicago and Twin Cities revealed
According to a report by the Rail Passengers Association, a second Amtrak train between Chicago and Minneapolis-Saint Paul would bring $25 million annually to the state of Minnesota and see approximately 90,000 people shift from car travel to passenger rail.
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Amtrak to match funding for Southwest Chief route improvements
In February 2019 the Congress passed and the President signed into law the FY2019 Appropriations Act, which included critical funding for Amtrak and intercity passenger rail.