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Tunnel excavation is complete for Norway’s Follo Line Project
Tunnel boring machines have completed the drilling work for the high-speed rail project that will connect Oslo and Ski via twin 19.5km tunnels, the longest in Scandinavia.
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The California High-Speed Rail project: Re-boot, not reject
Following recent news headlines that have raised questions about delivering the full construction of the high-speed rail project in California, Jim Mathews, President and CEO of the Rail Passengers Association, writes about the struggles and hurdles of the project, but also underlines that ultimately the long-term benefits of high-speed rail…
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A Head of Terms contract will allow UAE’s rail network to connect to the Khalifa Port
The rail terminal capacity at Khalifa Port is expected to be the largest of its kind within the UAE, accommodating 2.4 million containers yearly.
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HS2: How will it affect the UK’s biggest cities?
By 2033, the UK government hopes a new high-speed rail line will connect London with Birmingham, Manchester and Leeds. Anticipation for the High Speed Two (HS2) link is already having a huge effect, driving up investment and increasing property prices within the major cities along the planned route. Rail Industry…
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Governor Gavin Newsom reiterates his support for the California High Speed Rail project
"High-speed rail is more than a train project," Newsom said. As a tool for economic transformation, it could "unlock economic potential".
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Putting passengers first is at the heart of Network Rail’s future changes
Network Rail has announced it intends to make changes to how it operates in the future, with a more customer-focused, service-driven approach that will aim to put passengers first.
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Northern leaders back plans to revolutionise the UK’s railway in the north
Political and business leaders from across the North of England come together to support plans for Northern Powerhouse Rail – the region’s biggest transport intervention since the Industrial Revolution.
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Texas Central chooses environmental partner to work along high-speed route
Texas Central, the developers of the high-speed train line that will connect North Texas, the Brazos Valley and Houston, have named Resource Environmental Solutions (RES) as the project’s provider of ecological mitigation services to help protect and enhance natural ecosystems and the environment throughout construction and operations.
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Japan’s high-speed rail experts travel to Birmingham to learn about HS2
HS2 Ltd welcomed experts from Central Japan Railway (CJR) – the company that pioneered the iconic Shinkansen ‘bullet train’ – to hear how the UK’s new high-speed railway is being delivered.
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CAREC countries receive grant to develop regional railway networks
An improved railway network will enhance access to regional and international markets and help increase economic growth and social welfare.
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Is it time to rethink the structure of how Britain’s railways operate?
Reflecting on the recent difficult times for Britain’s railways, Darren Shirley, Chief Executive of Campaign for Better Transport, explores the opportunities that could lead from the governments ‘root and branch’ review of rail, the implications of Brexit and recognising that the most important part of the railway is its passengers.
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Corby station’s platform extension will benefit London-bound passengers
On Monday 4 February 2019, Network Rail will begin work to extend the platform at Corby station, part of a wider programme of enhancements on the Midland Main Line. The work will take place at the southern end of the platform so that passengers or station users will not be…
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Russian Railways to construct and modernise Serbia’s rail infrastructure
Russian Railways will help the Republic of Serbia with the construction and modernisation of infrastructure within the region's rail network.
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Trinity Metro’s TEXRail service to DFW Airport officially starts
TEXRail, connecting downtown Fort Worth to DFW, will operate seven days a week, with trains running every 30 minutes during peak hours.
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First section of Dakar’s Regional Express Train is completed
For this project, ENGIE Ineo and Thales worked on the construction of rail electrification, revenue collection, signalling and telecommunication systems.