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Mark Simmons

August 8, 2024 | Metros

Vietnam’s second metro line opens

8.5km elevated section from Nhon to Cau Giay in Hanoi runs free of charge until September.

August 8, 2024 | Financial

Nagpur metro nets ADB loan

Asian Development Bank will provide funding to extend four lines.

August 2, 2024 | Financial

Alstom plans German factory sale

Several potential buyers for coach plant at Görlitz in Saxony.

August 1, 2024 | High-speed

JR Central increases N700S Shinkansen fleet

The operator has ordered 17 additional 16-car sets for delivery between 2026 and 2028.

August 1, 2024 | Financial

Tough first half for DB

German Rail makes €677m operating loss and confirms restructuring of DB Cargo.

July 31, 2024 | Light Rail

Hitachi wins contract for Florence LRVs

Manufacturer will supply 46 new battery LRVs, digital signalling, and maintain the existing LRV fleet.

July 26, 2024 | Metros

Bangkok metro line goes ahead

Signing of build and operate contract for 35.9km Orange Line should see completion by 2030.

July 26, 2024 | Europe

Counting down to greater sustainability

Long-renowned for punctuality, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) now wants to be known for sustainability. Mark Simmons looks in detail at some of the over 200 measures that SBB is adopting as it aims to halve its carbon emissions by 2030.

July 23, 2024 | Fleet

ÖBB awards Alstom €100m ETCS contract

Project to upgrade onboard signalling equipment runs until 2030.

July 19, 2024 | Fleet

Bavaria tenders contract to operate tilting trains

Bavarian Railway (BEG) expects to award its Tilt Technology Allgäu contract in mid-2025.

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