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February 6, 2024 | Technology

Tokyo Metro trials 5G CBTC

Partnership with Japan’s Railway Technology Research Institute, Hitachi, Mitsubishi and NTT will test effectiveness of the new technology in a real-life rail environment.

February 5, 2024 | Africa

ADB funds new trains in Mozambique

African Development Bank will lend $US 40m to Mozambique Ports and Railways for new locomotives and rolling stock.

February 4, 2024 | Light Rail

Two light rail extensions approved for Luxembourg

New lines will serve planned neighbourhoods in the city at a total cost of €135m.

February 2, 2024 | Metros

First inter-urban line opens in Wuxi

The 30.4km line connects Wuxi with Jiangyin.

February 2, 2024 | Financial

Westbahn celebrates best-ever annual results

The Austrian open-access operator’s turnover increased by 35% year-on-year in 2023.

February 1, 2024 | Europe

ÖBB completes acquisition of Go-Ahead Germany

The deal was cleared by the European Commission (EC) last month.

February 1, 2024 | Europe

Austria’s Rail Network 2040 draft plan unveiled

New document outlines a strategic vision for the development of the Austrian rail network over the next 20 years.

January 31, 2024 | Metros

Taichung Blue Line approved

The 24km line will be the Taiwanese city’s second metro route, but will take a decade to complete.

January 30, 2024 | Infrastructure

DB InfraGO formally launches

The newly-formed German infrastructure manager came into being on January 1.

January 29, 2024 | Fare collection

Transport for London to trial all-day off-peak ticketing

The London transport authority hopes to boost travel on Fridays.

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