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Robert Preston

January 2, 2025 | Central/South America

Aecom to update Panama railway masterplan

Studies revised for new line from Panama City to David and Costa Rican border.

December 23, 2024 | Fleet

SNCF orders more Oxygène trains from CAF

The new trains will operate inter-city services on the Bordeaux - Marseille line.

December 20, 2024 | Metros

Dubai Blue Line construction contract awarded

Mapa, Limak and CRRC will build and equip 30km driverless metro line for $US 5.6bn.

December 18, 2024 | Central/South America

New tunnels serve Santiago’s growing commuter network

Tendering is now underway for the first of three tunnels that will eventually enable commuter trains to run under the centre of the Chilean capital Santiago from north to south. Robert Preston reports.

December 17, 2024 | Freight

LTG Cargo orders electric locomotives from Stadler

Contract for 17 six-axle locomotives includes option for 17 more.

December 17, 2024 | Metros

Three metro projects completed in Beijing

Opening of two new lines and one extension adds 43km to metro network.

December 16, 2024 | Fleet

Domestic rolling stock production to start in Egypt next year

National Egyptian Railway Industries plant in East Port Said is costing $US 82.62m.

December 12, 2024 | Technology

Tokyo Metro deploys CBTC on Marunouchi Line

First entry into service of communications-based train control (CBTC) on a Japanese metro.

December 11, 2024 | Europe

Alignment approved for Seville - Huelva high-speed line

New 350km/h infrastructure will cut journey times from 1h 30min to 26 minutes.

December 11, 2024 | Infrastructure

Work starts on Tiaret - Tissemsilt line in Algeria

The 63.5km new line forms part of the Relizane - Tiaret - Tissemsilt project.

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