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July 18, 2024 | Financial

Rail scoops €5.7bn in EU grants

The majority of funding from the EC’s latest Connecting Europe Facility has been allocated to rail projects.

July 18, 2024 | Middle East

Baghdad awards first metro contract

Joint venture of Malaysian and UAE-based contractors wins with $US 315.9m bid to provide project management and construction supervision services.

July 15, 2024 | Infrastructure

Nepalese government approves China rail link

Nepal’s prime minister agrees to plan for new railway as part of China’s Belt and Road Initiative.

July 12, 2024 | Technology

Siemens pioneers commuter rail obstacle detection system

Technology installed on Berlin S-Bahn is a global first, according to the manufacturer.

July 12, 2024 | Main line

SJ takes over Swedish Far North night trains

Trafikverket makes direct award following expiry of Vy Tåg contract.

July 11, 2024 | Fleet

Average age of European coaching stock tops three decades

A new generation of locomotive-hauled coaches is required for both inter-city and overnight trains, according to a new report from SCI Verkehr.

July 10, 2024 | Metros

Alstom wins €2.8bn Hamburg metro framework contract

Initial batch of 48 trains ordered under framework for up to 374, plus CBTC equipment.

July 8, 2024 | Financial

Hitachi and Siemens top new sustainability index

The SE Global Railway Manufacturers Index rates the Japanese and German companies as “strong”.

July 8, 2024 | Infrastructure

Pakistan - China ML-1 project delay

Pakistan has deferred approval of the $US 6.7bn project due to lack of funding.

July 5, 2024 | Policy

British rail industry reacts to general election result

Positive response after Labour Party wins landslide victory.

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