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Mark Simmons

February 26, 2025 | Metros

Lahore progresses first fully-underground metro line

City’s second metro line will run completely in tunnel for 27km length.

February 25, 2025 | Freight

Romanian private freight operators protest

Rail freight businesses lodge complaint with EU over creation of new state-owned freight operator.

February 20, 2025 | Asia

Afghanistan approves new line survey

Government signs contract for survey and design of proposed Herat - Kandahar line.

February 20, 2025 | Infrastructure

Railways in mountainous regions seek improved resilience to climate change

Extreme weather conditions associated with climate change are an increasing hazard for railway operations in mountainous areas, including the Alps and other central European ranges. Mark Simmons examines how operators and infrastructure managers are responding to the challenges.

February 18, 2025 | Australia/NZ

Work starts on Canberra light rail extension

Construction of Stage 2A has started in the Australian capital.

February 14, 2025 | Light Rail

New LRV fleets for Poland

Warsaw looks to order 160 vehicles, while Silesia signs deals for 50 new LRVs.

February 13, 2025 | Australia/NZ

First train runs on Auckland’s City Rail Link

Test train successfully completes 3km journey under Auckland city centre.

February 13, 2025 | High-speed

HS2 progresses major junction

IRJ visits the Delta Junction site outside Birmingham where the first viaduct has been completed.

February 10, 2025 | Financial

New bids for Talgo

Polish state-owned investment fund is latest potential investor for Spanish train manufacturer.

February 10, 2025 | Financial

Wabtec to close British maintenance plant

Facility at Doncaster in South Yorkshire currently employs around 300 people.

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