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September 6, 2024 | Financial

Siemens wins €180m German light rail digital interlockings contract

Contractor will replace five relay interlockings on Ruhrbahn network in northwestern Germany with electronic versions.

September 5, 2024 | Light Rail

China suspends first hydrogen light rail line

Services on 6.5km line in Foshan withdrawn due to lack of passengers.

September 5, 2024 | Financial

Grand Central seeks extended track access rights

British open-access passenger operator will apply for 12-year extension.

September 3, 2024 | Financial

Switzerland invests in DAC

The Swiss Federal Council will make a one-off contribution of $US 211m.

September 2, 2024 | Infrastructure

Gotthard Base Tunnel fully open

The western bore, damaged in an accident last August, reopens as planned on September 2.

September 2, 2024 | Fleet

Pesa wins Lower Silesia EMU contract

The Polish manufacturer signs a $US 113.4m deal with regional operator Lower Silesian Railways for 10 Elf trains, with option for 10 more.

August 30, 2024 | Fleet

Kazakhstan Railways makes major fleet investment

Plans suggest the acquisition of over 100 locomotives per year over the next five years.

August 30, 2024 | Metros

Manila Line MRT-7 to partially open in late 2025

Philippines Department of Transport confirms phased opening for 22km metro line.

August 29, 2024 | North America

Chicago Red Line extension contract awarded

Walsh-Vinci Transit Community Partners is preferred bidder for $US 5.3bn, 9km project.

August 29, 2024 | High-speed

HS2 Birmingham tunnel reaches halfway point

The first bore on the 5.6km Bromford Tunnel is partially complete.

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