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November 13, 2019 | Rolling stock

Czech Railways launches tender for 182 230km/h coaches

CZECH Railways (CD) has released a tender for a framework contract to purchase 182 230km/h passenger coaches.

November 12, 2019 | Infrastructure

Huge rail infrastructure replacement backlog revealed in Germany

THE German parliament has published information about a huge backlog in the replacement of life-expired track and structures on the German rail network totalling €49bn.

November 12, 2019 | News

Testing starts on Manchester Metrolink LRT extension

THE first LRV has traversed Manchester Metrolink’s Trafford Park extension in preparation for opening the £350m line in the first half of 2020.

November 12, 2019 | Signalling

Denmark launches ERTMS on first eastern line

DANISH infrastructure manager Banedanmark has announced that it will launch ERTMS between Roskilde and Køge on December 15, marking the first use of the system in eastern Denmark.

November 12, 2019 | Fleet

DB approves purchase of 30 high-speed trains

GERMAN Rail’s (DB) Supervisory Board has approved the purchase of 30 high-speed trains, in addition to the 137 Siemens ICE 4, 23 Talgo ECx and 17 Stadler Kiss trains that are also on order.

November 12, 2019 | Main line

Leo Express presents refurbished DMUs for regional concession

CZECH passenger operator Leo Express conducted a tour on November 6 with a refurbished Alstom Lint DMU in the Orlicko area ahead of taking over the operation of regional services on December 15 under a 10-year concession.

November 12, 2019 | Metros

São Paulo Metro Orange line project moves a step closer

THE government of the Brazilian state of São Paulo announced on November 11 that it will evaluate a deal over the next 90 days whereby Acciona, Spain, will take over a public-private partnership (PPP) project to build Metro Line 6-Orange.

November 12, 2019 | Locomotives

Metrans receives first of 10 Vectron locomotives

METRANS, a subsidiary of Hamburg Port and Logistics (HHLA), received the first of 10 Vectron MS locomotives at the Metrans container terminal in Prague on November 11.

November 11, 2019 | Commuter Rail

First two Moscow Central Diameter lines to open by year end

THE first two Central Diameter lines of a planned network of five commuter lines in the Moscow area will open by the end of 2019.

November 11, 2019 | Freight

BVG CEO appointed CEO of DB Cargo

THE CEO of Berlin Transport (BVG), Dr Sigrid Nikutta, has been appointed as CEO of DB Cargo and will take up a newly-created position in charge of freight on German Rail’s (DB) board of management.

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