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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.
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RIA urges policymakers to press ahead with Crossrail 2 decision
Despite delays to Crossrail 1, policymakers are urged not to delay decisions on moving forward with future projects such as Crossrail 2.
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Three rail service improvement projects are funded in Minnesota
Minnesota Rail Service Improvement programme is designed to rehabilitate deteriorating rail lines and maintain abandoned rail corridors.
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TEXRail passenger service to start on 10 January following FRA approval
On Friday 4 January 2019, a signalling fault forced Trinity Metro to delay the start of passenger services on the 27-mile TEXRail route.
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Australia’s Forrestfield-Airport Link project revises timeline
"While the delay is unfortunate, this project is being built to last 120 years. I believe the time added to the construction schedule is a small price to pay,” said Rita Saffioti.
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EBRD partners with EU for Macedonian Railway Corridor VIII
The Macedonian economy depends on connections to major international land transport routes, along which freight can travel easily.
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Australia’s Inland Rail project enters construction phase
Inland Rail will be a vital link in Australia’s freight system, directly connecting Australia’s second and third largest cities by rail.
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UK’s Crossrail project secures additional financing package
The government remains committed to the completion of the project, in a way that is fair to UK taxpayers, and enables London to bear the additional costs.
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Trans-Eurasian One Belt One Road: A business-oriented approach to rail development
Joan Amorós, President of FERRMED, shares the business-oriented approach to railway development on the Trans-Eurasian One Belt One Road.
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Consultation confirms support for new rail link to Heathrow from the West
Following a public consultation, 72 per cent of respondents support the potential new rail link from Reading and Slough to London Heathrow Airport.