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Robert Preston

July 23, 2024 | High-speed

Successful reset needed for HS2, says NAO

Measures to reduce costs include renegotiating four main construction contracts.

July 23, 2024 | Light Rail

Lahore’s first light rail line approved

The 11km line is estimated to cost $US 97m.

July 22, 2024 | Financial

Canada launches Canada Public Transit Fund

A total of $US 21.8bn will be made available over first 10 years.

July 22, 2024 | Europe

How Network Rail is tackling climate change

Britain’s infrastructure manager is spending £2.8bn over the next five years to mitigate the impact on its network of climate change and the extreme weather that it produces. Robert Preston explores the intricacies of the plan and where exactly the money will be spent.

July 19, 2024 | Financial

Court appoints supervisor for PKP Cargo restructuring

Court appoints supervisor to work with management on restructuring loss-making freight operator.

July 19, 2024 | Technology

Toshiba unveils GoA2.5 without lineside train detection

New ATO system developed with Nagano Electric Railway of Japan.

July 17, 2024 | Metros

Extended metro Line 6 reopens in Naples

Line closed since 2013 reopens with extension from Mergellina to Municipio.

July 17, 2024 | Technology

Britain trials hazard detection using train-mounted cameras

Hitachi Azuma train fitted with forward-facing CCTV for testing on the East Coast Main Line.

July 16, 2024 | Policy

Spain to tender PSO services

Spanish competition commission welcomes opening up of suburban and medium-distance services currently operated by Renfe.

July 15, 2024 | Fleet

Alstom opens new joint venture in China

New factory in city of Hefei will produce traction systems for metro trains.

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