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Robert Preston

February 23, 2024 | Metros

Rolling stock and rail systems contract awarded for Macau East Line

Contract worth $US 432m awarded to Mitsubishi-led joint venture.

February 22, 2024 | Fleet

Metra orders first battery trains from Stadler

Initial order is for eight two-car battery-electric multiple-units.

February 20, 2024 | Locomotives

Railpool signs framework for 250 Siemens Vectron locomotives

First call-off is for 70 multi-system and ac locomotives.

February 19, 2024 | Financial

Adif tenders catenary maintenance contract

Three-year contract worth €328.4m covers preventative and corrective maintenance.

February 16, 2024 | Infrastructure

Kenyan government signs contract for Phase 2B of Standard Gauge Railway

Feasibility studies underway for Phase 3.

February 16, 2024 | Passenger

Growing Dublin’s electric commuter network

Irish Rail is embarking on a programme of electrification and route upgrades to enable the Dublin Area Rapid Transit network to handle up to 62,000 passengers per hour by 2030. Robert Preston reports.

February 15, 2024 | Locomotives

Indonesia’s PT KAI orders more Progress Rail locomotives

Indonesian state railway has reliably operated EMD design on biodiesel.

February 14, 2024 | Locomotives

Wabtec signs contract to modernise rest of CSX AC4400 fleet

A further 200 locomotives will be upgraded to cut emissions and fuel consumption.

February 13, 2024 | Freight

Digital Automatic Coupler alternative tested in Britain

Railfreight Consulting’s Intelligent Wagon system monitors faults at a lower cost.

February 13, 2024 | Africa

Liberty Corridor to connect Guinea and Liberia

Project includes new heavy haul railway to the port of Didia.

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