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Robert Preston

September 13, 2022 | Metros

TÜV Nord certifies Shenzhen metro Line 20

Independent safety assessment of fully automated route.

September 12, 2022 | Metros

Genoa Metro to be extended to Fiumara

Route with two intermediate stations would cost €400m.

September 12, 2022 | Passenger

Booming traffic and fragile infrastructure pose challenges for Germany’s passenger operators

The German government’s 9-euro ticket initiative has prompted passengers to return to the rails in huge numbers after the Covid-19 pandemic, at a time when operators are trying to manage the impact of a major infrastructure renewal programme. Robert Preston reports.

September 9, 2022 | Passenger

Renfe launches dōcō MaaS app to offer digital mobility

Single app offers planning, payment and ticketing for door-to-door journeys.

September 9, 2022 | Technology

Europe’s Rail awards first research grants

Joint Undertaking to provide €232.8m for six projects.

September 7, 2022 | High-speed

Shanghai - Nanjing - Hefei high-speed line approved

Construction on 555km route with 16 stations will begin later this year.

September 6, 2022 | Freight

France’s regulator rules on freight access dispute

Infrastructure manager required to improve access conditions.

September 6, 2022 | Financial

Philippines increases railway investment budget to $US 2bn

Proposed 2023 spend is five times 2022 figure.

September 6, 2022 | Main line

Avanti West Coast MD stands down as reduced timetable continues

Industrial dispute has forced operator to reduce services.

September 5, 2022 | Infrastructure

SBB announces completion of Wylerfeld unbundling

Grade-separation project in Bern includes construction of 300m tunnel.

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