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Robert Preston

December 1, 2022 | Policy

British regulator approves Grand Union open-access service

London - Carmarthen service brings competition to Great Western Main Line.

November 29, 2022 | Innovations

Alstom demonstrates driverless shunting

ATO at Grade of Automation 4 removes the need for onboard staff.

November 28, 2022 | Infrastructure

Spain spends €4.4bn on Mediterranean Corridor programme

75% of work in hand to provide 1435mm gauge from French border to Algeciras.

November 25, 2022 | Infrastructure

CPK signs design contracts for Poland’s first high-speed line

Contracts worth $US 66.5m cover Warsaw - Łódź route and GSM-R.

November 25, 2022 | High-speed

Iryo makes inaugural run

Spanish private high-speed operator began carrying passengers on November 25.

November 24, 2022 | Financial

GCRE seeks private finance to develop Welsh test track

Strategic investor would take majority stake in £400m project.

November 24, 2022 | Infrastructure

Contracts awarded for Romanian infrastructure upgrades

Upgrades include electrification and installing ERTMS Level 2.

November 23, 2022 | Metros

Washington DC Silver Line opens to Dulles Airport and Ashburn

18.2km extension completes Dulles Corridor Metrorail project.

November 22, 2022 | Innovations

Alstom to develop hydrogen solution for main line freight

Fuel cell generator wagon will power electric locomotives away from catenary.

November 22, 2022 | High-speed

Alstom sets course for new Horizon

Developed at a cost of €340m, the Avelia Horizon will form the next generation of high-speed rolling stock in France. Robert Preston reports on how manufacturer Alstom has worked to reduce the total cost of ownership for operators while improving passenger comfort and environmental performance.

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