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July 8, 2020 | Policy

France’s regulatory and safety authorities sign cooperation agreement

AS France prepares to open its rail market to competition, the Regulatory Transport Authority (ART) and the Railway Safety Board (EPSF) have signed a cooperation agreement to facilitate the sharing of information.

July 8, 2020 | Infrastructure

Iran begins track laying on Chabahar - Zahedan railway

IRAN’s Islamic Republic Railways (RAI) has begun track laying on the Chabahar - Zahedan railway project following a ceremony held on July 7.

July 8, 2020 | Commuter Rail

Berlin Senate approves €19bn, 15-year contract with BVG

BERLIN’s senate has approved a new 15-year direct award contract worth up to €19bn with state-owned Berlin Transport Authority (BVG).

July 8, 2020 | Fleet

LKZ nears completion of Moldovan locomotive order

KAZAKHSTAN manufacturer LKZ will complete a €45m order for 12 broad-gauge TE33AC Evolution series diesel locomotives to Moldovan Railways (CFM) by the end of July. This will fulfil an order originally made by CFM in July 2019.

July 8, 2020 | Fleet

Captrain orders 11 new electric freight locomotives for Spain

SPANISH freight operator Captrain España has signed a contract with rolling stock leasing company Alpha Trains for the supply of 11 new electric, six-axle Stadler Euro 6000 locomotives.

July 8, 2020 | High-speed

China’s Anshun - Liupanshui high-speed line opens

THE 125km, 250km/h Anshun - Liupanshui (Anliu) high-speed railway opened on July 8, reducing travel times between Guiyang and Liupanshui to 1h 9min.

July 8, 2020 | Financial

Sinara acquires controlling stake in Vagonmash

SINARA Transport Machines (STM), Russia, has completed a deal to acquire a 49% share of metro rolling stock manufacturer Vagonmash (VM), giving STM a controlling stake in the business.

July 7, 2020 | High-speed

Eurostar gets green light for direct Amsterdam - London services

PASSENGERS will soon be able to travel direct from Amsterdam to London by rail, without having to stop for border controls in Brussels, after the signing of a quadlateral agreement.

July 7, 2020 | Financial

Russian government provides $US 953m to support rail transport

THE Russian government has provided Roubles 7.2bn ($US 100m) to support integral businesses in the rail sector during the coronavirus pandemic, with an additional Roubles 61.23bn planned.

July 7, 2020 | Europe

Vy and Bombardier agree maintenance contract for Swedish overnight trains

NORWEGIAN operator VY has awarded Bombardier Transportation a four-year contract to maintain its Swedish overnight trains, with an option for a two-year extension.

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