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Mark Simmons

May 20, 2025 | Fleet

Plasser & Theurer demonstrates autonomous tamper

Potential orders foreseen from Japan and the United States for new machine that can be monitored by single worker.

May 20, 2025 | Infrastructure

IAF 2025 opens in Germany

Over 15,000 visitors expected for 29th edition of track technology event.

May 19, 2025 | Passenger

Connecting growth clusters by rail

East West Rail is one of Britain’s major rail projects, with services on the first section due to start later this year. Mark Simmons reviews progress with the £6bn scheme and talks to those involved about its challenges and how they have been resolved.

May 17, 2025 | Financial

Corporate donors sought to rescue TEE train

€25,000 needed by July to move train to new location.

May 15, 2025 | Asia

Vietnam orders acceleration of new line to China

Prime minister signs order to bring forward start of work on Haiphong - Lao Cai line.

May 14, 2025 | Financial

FS agrees €760m investment in Greek network

Italian operator will invest €360m while Greek government will invest €400m.

May 13, 2025 | Policy

European Parliament endorses greater transport funding

Preliminary position on long-term funding from 2027 highlights importance of transport funding.

May 9, 2025 | Policy

Switzerland and Britain aim for direct rail link

Swiss and British governments sign MoU to encourage direct rail services via the Channel Tunnel.

May 9, 2025 | Financial

British rail treatment contracts signed

Infrastructure manager Network Rail has signed six contracts with three operators worth up to £850m.

May 9, 2025 | Fleet

Romania to buy new metro fleet

12 trains will be procured for Bucharest’s new airport line.

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