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October 9, 2019 | Main line

FlixTrain expands its German rail network

GERMAN private open-access operator FlixTrain has announced plans to expand its long-distance rail services by adding additional stops and new routes to its network.

October 9, 2019 | Infrastructure

Design contract awarded for new line in Greece

GREEK infrastructure manager Helenic Railways Organisation (OSE) has awarded a €2.16m contract to Omega Consulting Engineers to carry out preliminary design work for the construction of the Thessaloniki - Amfipolis - Nea Karvali railway.

October 9, 2019 | Main line

DB to launch new Rostock - Dresden IC service

GERMAN Rail (DB) plans to introduce a new Inter-City (IC) service linking Rostock, Berlin and Dresden with the introduction of the new timetable on December 15.

October 9, 2019 | Financial

RZD sells stake in Wagon Repair Company-3

RUSSIAN Railways (RZD) has sold 100% minus one share of its stake in Wagon Repair Company-3 (VRK-3).

October 8, 2019 | Infrastructure

Argentina completes San Martín line upgrading

ARGENTINE Trains Infrastructure has completed a $US 27m project to upgrade a 127km section of the San Martín line between Cabred and Buenos Aires Retiro to improve ride quality and safety.

October 8, 2019 | Fleet

Transmashholding unveils Egyptian prototype coaches

TWO prototype third-class passenger coaches were presented by Transmashholding (TMH) to Egypt’s minister of transport, Mr Kamel al Wazir, during his visit to the TMH plant in Tver, Russia, on October 4.

October 8, 2019 | Financial

FS reports strong first half profit growth

ITALIAN State Railways (FS) achieved a 7.5% increase in Ebitda to €1.3bn for the first half of this year. Ebit rose by 6.6% to €454m and net profit increased by 4.3% to €362m.

October 8, 2019 | Metros

Moscow Metro operations consolidated in new digital control centre

MOSCOW Metro opened its new Single Dispatch Centre (EDC) on October 3, which will consolidate various control functions previously located around the city in a single building.

October 8, 2019 | Technology

Autonomous tram depot research project launched in Potsdam

A consortium of German companies including Siemens and Potsdam Transport Authority (ViP) has launched a three-year research project called Autonomous Tram in Depot (Astrid) to develop a fully automated tram depot.

October 8, 2019 | Metros

Delhi Metro opens first section of Grey Line

THE initial 4.2km section of the Delhi Metro Grey Line (Line 9) from Dwarka, an interchange with the Blue Line, west to Najafgarh opened on October 4.

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