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December 11, 2024 | North America

Via Rail issues RFQs for new trains

Manufacturers invited to prequalify for contract to build a new generation of locomotives and coaches.

December 10, 2024 | Financial

African Development Bank releases capital to Transnet

First tranche of a $US 1bn loan agreed earlier this year.

December 10, 2024 | Central/South America

CAF wins South American metro contracts

Spanish manufacturer will supply new trains to Santiago and Medellín.

December 9, 2024 | High-speed

Groundbreaking for new ICE depot in northwest Germany

High-speed train maintenance facility will cater for 17 trains at a time.

December 6, 2024 | Fleet

Hitachi wins British new trains contract

FirstGroup to lease 14 new trains for open-access services.

December 6, 2024 | Main line

Battery trains to enter service in northwest Germany

A fleet of Siemens Mireo Plus B trains will operate in North Rhine-Westphalia from 2026.

December 5, 2024 | Australia/NZ

Queensland cuts public transport fares

Australian state has made permanent a $A 0.50 flat fare for some public transport networks.

December 4, 2024 | Light Rail

Two light rapid transit lines open in Macau

Extensions to the existing network create connection with mainland China.

December 4, 2024 | Infrastructure

Semmering tunnel boring complete

Tunnel boring machines (TBMs) have finished work on Austria’s 27.3km new underground line.

November 27, 2024 | Australia/NZ

Australian standardisation possible in 2025

Transport commissioner, Ms Carolyn Walsh, tells delegates at Ausrail conference that ministers will act within six months.

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