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May 13, 2024 | Africa

Chinese contractors hand over management of Ethiopia-Djibouti railway

Over 2800 local staff have now been trained in operations, maintenance and safety.

May 11, 2024 | Europe

Europe’s Rail awards seven research grants worth €11.7m

Projects receiving co-funding include DAC-Fit and tackling noise and vibration.

May 10, 2024 | Infrastructure

Bane Nor signs cooperation agreement with Network Rail

Infrastructure managers will work together on digitalisation and tackling climate change-related issues.

May 9, 2024 | Infrastructure

Spain-Morocco tunnel project revival

Governments update plans and strengthen cooperation in rail sector.

May 8, 2024 | Policy

No second term for SNCF CEO

French government has announced that Jean-Pierre Farandou will leave after the Paris Olympics.

May 8, 2024 | Financial

Alstom reports €309m loss in 2023-24

Board declares no dividend as negative free cash flow reaches €557m.

May 7, 2024 | Commuter Rail

Paris RER Line E extended to Nanterre

Extension from Haussman-Saint Lazare is 8km long with three new stations.

May 7, 2024 | Infrastructure

Nigeria opens first section of renovated line

Operations resume on 62km between Port Harcourt and Aba on main line to Maiduguri.

May 3, 2024 | Fleet

TGV M to enter service in second half of 2025

SNCF Voyageurs unveils TGV M in new livery at Alstom’s Belfort plant.

May 3, 2024 | High-speed

Korail launches KTX-Cheongryong high-speed train

Korea’s latest generation of high-speed train has a maximum speed of 320km/h.

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