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Robert Preston

October 31, 2022 | Metros

Work starts on next section of Taipei’s Wanda Line

The Wanda Line contract CQ890 covers 6.6km of elevated metro.

October 28, 2022 | Commuter Rail

Gamuda to build new station for Pingzhen

Taiwanese contract is worth $US 451m.

October 28, 2022 | Metros

Hong Kong gives priority to Tseun Kwan O Southern Extension

Public consultation to begin later this year.

October 26, 2022 | Light Rail

Trambahía tram-train route opens in Cádiz

First tram-train service to operate on Spanish 1668mm-gauge network.

October 26, 2022 | Financial

Connecting Europe Facility provides €354m for Rail Baltica

CEF contribution is at maximum level of 85%.

October 24, 2022 | Infrastructure

Mayan Train to open in December 2023

1550km line to be completed next year, says president.

October 24, 2022 | Metros

Helsinki metro opens to Kivenlahti on December 3

7km extension from Matinkylä has four intermediate stations.

October 24, 2022 | Infrastructure

Network Rail makes progress with Transpennine Route Upgrade

The main route across the Pennines between Manchester and York is being upgraded and electrified to cut journey times and increase capacity for passengers and freight. Robert Preston spoke to Network Rail’s industry programme director, John Reed, about recent progress.

October 21, 2022 | Africa

Kenya seeks more time to pay off Standard Gauge Railway debt

$US 5bn was lent by China Eximbank for Mombasa - Naivasha route.

October 21, 2022 | Technology

Thales rolls out electronic ticketing in Jakarta

Multi-modal integrated payment and fares system offers Mobility as a Service.

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