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Mark Simmons

September 24, 2025 | Light Rail

Los Angeles extends light rail line

Line A lengthened by nearly 15km and retains its title as world’s longest light rail line.

September 24, 2025 | Fleet

GySev finalises inter-city EMU design

Construction of 11 new Stadler Flirts expected to start later this year for delivery in 2027.

September 23, 2025 | Policy

German rail reform report published

Transport ministry produces 10-point plan to improve rail operations.

September 23, 2025 | Main line

New DB CEO confirmed

Evelyn Palla will become German Rail’s first female CEO.

September 15, 2025 | Infrastructure

German renewals programme revised

Infrastructure manager DB InfraGO agrees new timetable for comprehensive route renewals plan with government.

August 30, 2025 | Fleet

PJM tests Beilhack snowblower in Norway

Multiple brake and acoustic tests to be carried out before machine is handed over to Norway’s infrastructure manager.

August 27, 2025 | Metros

Turkish firm to build Tashkent metro extension

Xvav Tapi will construct 8km line to the TTZ development zone, including three new stations.

August 21, 2025 | Financial

ONCF nets €200m loan

KfW Bank will lend €202m to Moroccan state-owned operator to develop Casablanca network.

August 15, 2025 | Freight

Big ambitions and big distances shape Traxtion’s continental strategy

In the complex and dynamic African rail sector, Traxtion has emerged as a pioneering private traction provider with an ambitious continental vision. Mark Simmons speaks exclusively to CEO, James Holley, to find out more.

August 14, 2025 | Policy

DB CEO resigns

Dr Richard Lutz will remain in post until a successor is appointed.

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