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Keith Fender

April 1, 2021 | Infrastructure

Network Rail seeks approval for West Yorkshire upgrade and electrification

The programme include quadrupling the Huddersfield - Westtown section of the line.

March 21, 2021 | Main line

Baden-Württemberg's Beaver Railway to reopen in July

Three trains a day targeting tourists will initially operate on the route.

March 17, 2021 | Financial

Bavaria publishes tender for express service operator

The tender includes two lots for routes in the east of the German state.

March 14, 2021 | Fleet

Static charging system for BEMUs unveiled

The system allows a 15kV traction supply to be provided at 50Hz.

March 10, 2021 | Financial

Renfe to buy 50% stake in Leo Express

Spanish operator says deal will facilitate expansion of activities to eastern Europe and Germany.

March 5, 2021 | Technology

German government announces alternative traction funding

The €74m grant programme will run until 2024.

March 5, 2021 | Financial

Germany’s Federal Court of Justice finds DB Networks liable for train delays

Ruling follows a long-running dispute with Odeg about liability for delays caused by infrastructure failures.

March 3, 2021 | Europe

ODEG wins Baltic Sea Coast II contract

The new contract follows a short ‘bridging’ contract awarded in 2019.

March 2, 2021 | Infrastructure

Electrification planning starts for Central German main line

The planning will also establish the feasibility of track doubling of some sections.

March 1, 2021 | Fleet

Preferred bidder announced for Lower Saxony fleet order

The order will comprise 34 EMUs which will enter service from late 2024.

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