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January 22, 2024 | High-speed

Brightline West starts preparatory works

The US private operator has started ground surveys and recruitment of construction workers is underway.

January 18, 2024 | Freight

Rail Logistics Europe restructures ahead of French rail freight shake-up

The freight and logistics arm of French National Railways (SNCF) makes appointments to its executive board.

January 17, 2024 | Infrastructure

China unveils super-size TBM to build undersea high-speed line

The TBM weighing 4350 tonnes will bore a marine tunnel on the Ningbo - Zhoushan high-speed line.

January 16, 2024 | Passenger

Hungarian fares reform due this spring

The biggest shake-up in passenger rail ticketing in Hungary for several decades includes free travel for those under 14 and over 65, plus a radical overhaul and simplification of the current fares structure.

January 16, 2024 | Track

Work starts on Romanian mainline upgrade

A 37km section of the line linking Cluj Napoca with the Hungarian border will be closed for two years.

January 16, 2024 | Australia/NZ

New Zealand abandons rail projects

Auckland’s light rail project and replacement train ferries are axed due to rising costs.

January 15, 2024 | Metros

New Berlin metro trains on test

The first Stadler-built narrow-profile vehicles are now undergoing extensive testing on the BVG network before entering passenger service.

January 10, 2024 | High-speed

Private investment potential for new Czech high-speed lines

Global consultancy PwC is to produce a feasibility study on possible public-private partnership (PPP) funding.

January 10, 2024 | High-speed

Madrid airport high-speed connection progresses

The second phase of construction includes tendering for signalling for the new rail link.

January 9, 2024 | Financial

EC approves I Squared acquisition of Arriva

The decision paves the way for the complete sale of Arriva to the private equity company.

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