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July 15, 2024 | Policy

Mexico’s next president continues passenger train revival

President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum will focus on routes from Mexico City to the north.

July 12, 2024 | Infrastructure

Thailand approves further track doubling

Second phase of programme involves laying a second track on seven lines at a total cost of $US 8.1bn.

July 12, 2024 | Light Rail

Belgrade orders 25 LRVs from Bozankaya

Turkish rolling stock manufacturer will deliver first LRVs within 12 months.

July 11, 2024 | Freight

British Royal Mail abandons postal fleet

DB Cargo UK will cease operating the fleet owned by the postal operator from October 10 due to increased energy and maintenance costs.

July 10, 2024 | Africa

Libya and Russia discuss reactivation of Surt - Benghazi project

Work to build 551km new line in northern Libya has been suspended since 2011.

July 10, 2024 | High-speed

Renfe takes Ouigo to EC over unfair competition

Spanish transport minister says complaint is now being prepared by national operator.

July 9, 2024 | Policy

Network Rail chair appointed as British transport minister

Lord Peter Hendy brings industry experience to his role as minister of state.

July 8, 2024 | Infrastructure

British ETCS Level 2 installation progresses

First test train operated on core section of East Coast Main Line.

July 5, 2024 | Infrastructure

Malaysia agrees feasibility study for Trans-Borneo Railway

Study for new line serving the states of Sabah and Sarawak to be completed in August 2025.

July 5, 2024 | Policy

DAC deployment should be optional, say rail freight associations

Memorandum prepared by associations from Germany and eastern Europe expresses doubts over business case.

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