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March 6, 2024 | Metros

New Turkish metro and light rail lines open

Revenue services started on the Narlıdere extension of the Izmir Metro on February 24, followed by the Sirkeci light rail line in Istanbul on February 26.

March 6, 2024 | Light Rail

Hydrogen LRV to be developed in Chemnitz

Europe’s first hydrogen-powered LRV is expected to start test running in 2026.

March 6, 2024 | Europe

Work starts on €460m Bergamo hub

The project in northern Italy includes a new station, track doubling and a new airport rail link.

March 5, 2024 | Freight

Rail Freight Forward sounds alarm on EU Weights and Measures Directive

Lobby group warns of reverse modal shift from rail to road of up to 21%.

March 5, 2024 | Africa

Saudi Arabia supports Tunisian freight line renewal

Saudi Fund for Development backs upgrade of 190km of lines used by phosphate trains.

March 5, 2024 | Main line

Next section of Mexico’s Mayan Train opens

Services commenced on the 46km section between Cancún Airport and Playa del Carmen on February 29.

March 4, 2024 | Fleet

PKP Intercity awards largest-ever coach contract

Polish manufacturer H Cegielski will build 300 coaches for $US 1.1bn, with an option for 150 more.

March 4, 2024 | Innovations

Hitachi Rail launches DX train maintenance as a service

Japanese manufacturer has developed a solution that it says will improve train maintenance and workplace quality.

March 2, 2024 | Financial

Japan agrees $US 1bn loan for Metro Manila Subway

This is the third loan from the Japan International Cooperation Agency, bringing the total funding to $US 3.3bn.

March 1, 2024 | Infrastructure

Parsons, Mace and Arcadis to build new Hudson Tunnel

Gateway Development Commission awards $US 16bn contract to build new rail tunnel between New Jersey and New York.

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