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Robert Preston

July 26, 2023 | Fleet

New train orders needed now, says Britain’s supply industry

Supply chain at imminent risk of job losses, says Railway Industry Association.

July 25, 2023 | Fleet

Railpool orders 50 Traxx Universal locomotives from Alstom

Locomotives will be able to operate in eight countries.

July 24, 2023 | Financial

UK Export Finance guarantees €781m for Turkish line

Loan to Rönesans Holding provides export opportunities for British suppliers.

July 21, 2023 | Infrastructure

Uzbekistan, Afghanistan and Pakistan agree to build UAP Railway

760km route from Termiz in Uzbekistan via Mazar-e-Sharif to Kharlachi in Pakistan.

July 18, 2023 | Metros

€2.7bn contract awarded for Grand Paris Express Line 15

First design-build contract awarded by Société du Grand Paris.

July 14, 2023 | Infrastructure

Cross-border services resume between Iran and Afghanistan

First train to Rozanak following repairs to damaged infrastructure.

July 11, 2023 | Commuter Rail

Busy first year for the Elizabeth Line

Successful completion of a phased opening programme has seen the Elizabeth Line become one of Britain’s busiest commuter railways. Howard Smith, Elizabeth Line director at Transport for London, speaks to Robert Preston about the challenges of bringing a new concept to London’s transport network.

July 6, 2023 | Policy

Ticket offices in England face closure as consultation starts on staff redeployment

Only 12% of tickets now sold at station ticket offices, operators say.

July 6, 2023 | Main line

Arriva wins South Moravian and Pilsen operating contracts

DB subsidiary now second-largest private operator in the Czech Republic.

July 4, 2023 | Commuter Rail

More contracts awarded for Manila’s North-South Commuter Railway

Two civil works contracts worth a total of $US 731m have been awarded.

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