Dan Templeton

THE Latin American Association of Mehn Networks & Subways (Alamys) announced on December 9 that its principal member, Santiago Metro, won a tender from the Colombian Ministry of Transport to assist with the project to develop the first metro line in Bogota.

WABTEC announced on December 20 that it has acquired engineered freight car components supplier Workhorse Rail, United States.

ANGLO Belgian Corporation was awarded a contract from Iranian Islamic Republic Railways (RAI) to repower two AD43C locomotives in November.

ETHIOPIA and Djibouti have agreed to establish a joint company which will manage the newly built line between the two countries.

CALIFORNIA High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) released a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) on December 16 for a contract to manage initial operation of its high-speed rail network.

GERMAN public transport authority Zweckverband Schönbuchbahn (ZVS) has awarded CAF a €51.3m contract which comprises the supply of nine three-section LRVs for the Schönbuch Railway in Baden - Württemberg, integral maintenance over 19 years, and an option for up to 19 additional vehicles.

THE US Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced on December 16 that it has agreed a $US 499.4m federal to help fund Fort Worth Transportation Authority’s (FWTA) $US 1bn TEX Rail project.

MIAMI Beach commissioners voted unanimously on December 14 to delay the city’s $US 244m light rail project to await confirmation of plans for the Biscayne Bay Link transit connection between Miami and Miami Beach.

WI-FI services were officially launched on TGV services on the Paris - Lyon high-speed line on December 15 following the completion of a collaborative project by 21net and Engie Ineo.

TRANSPORT for London (TFL) announced on December 14 the shortlist of builders to build the 4.5km London Overground extension from Barking to Barking Riverside.