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February 22, 2024 | Australia/NZ

Tracklaying complete on Auckland’s City Rail Link

Installation of track and rail infrastructure completed on the final 3.4km under the city centre.

February 20, 2024 | Policy

British draft Rail Reform Bill published

Legislative document paves the way for creating Great British Railways and changes to passenger operating contracts and ticketing.

February 20, 2024 | Financial

EIB finances Renfe fleet renewal

Two loans from the European Investment Bank totalling €225m will provide the Spanish operator with new high-speed trains and freight locomotives.

February 19, 2024 | Infrastructure

JR East digitises infrastructure maintenance

Digital technology will improve operation and maintenance of point motors, signalling systems and other rail infrastructure.

February 19, 2024 | Africa

Nigeria’s Port Harcourt line renewal restarts

Work resumes on the stalled $US 3.2bn reconstruction of the 1443km Port Harcourt - Maiduguri line.

February 18, 2024 | High-speed

SZ seeks designer for part of Prague - Brno high-speed line

The Czech infrastructure manager is inviting bids to design a 90km section of line.

February 17, 2024 | Infrastructure

Zhuhai airport line opens

The 40km inter-city line connects Gongbei with Zhuhai airport.

February 15, 2024 | Africa

Transnet volumes show signs of recovery

The South African freight operator recorded a 3.5% increase in tonnage carried in the final quarter of the 2023 calendar year.

February 15, 2024 | Financial

EIB lends Croatia €400m for rail investment

This is the first tranche of a €900m framework loan agreement to revitalise Croatia’s rail infrastructure.

February 14, 2024 | Fleet

Siemens launches train leasing company

Smart Train Lease provides passenger operators with off-the-shelf multiple-unit hire, including maintenance, for small fleets and/or short-term hire.

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