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September 30, 2021 | Analysis

Bright times ahead for Brightline

The Inter-city operator is looking to the future as new trains arrive and new lines progress, as Richard Clinnick reports.

September 27, 2021 | Europe

HS2 Ltd announces Phase 2a Advanced Civil Works contractor shortlist

Six companies shortlisted for major HS2 Phase 2a contract.

September 23, 2021 | Commuter Rail

Paris Gare du Nord transformation project cancelled

Refurbishment of Europe’s busiest station planned to be ready for 2024 Olympics tripled in price with completion date slipping to 2026.

September 21, 2021 | Europe

Madrid - Barcelona high-speed line surpasses pre-Covid performance in August

Launch of low-cost operators Ouigo and Avlo earlier this year one key reason for increase in passengers during August.

September 21, 2021 | Analysis

Northern leaders raise concerns over future of HS2 and Northern Powerhouse Rail

Manchester mayor says “storm clouds” are gathering over mega projects.

September 16, 2021 | Commuter Rail

IRJ In-Brief – Fleet: Testing starts of Newag EMUs for Warsaw; ETR1000 reaches Spain for testing; Medway Italy orders new electric locomotives

Four more Siemens EuroSprinter electric locomotives for ČD.

September 16, 2021 | Europe

Polish high-speed plans take shape

Plans for a Polish high-speed network first suggested in the 1970s are beginning to come to fruition. Following the awarding of a flurry of contracts in recent months to undertake preparatory work for a 12-line network as part of the development of Poland’s air and rail-connected Solidarity Transport Hub (STH), David Burroughs talks to STH board member responsible for the railway component, Radoslaw Kantak, about the planned network.

September 15, 2021 | Europe

HS2 Logistics hub officially opens in north London

Eight trains a day will deliver and remove materials needed for the new London-Birmingham line.

September 10, 2021 | Europe

HS2 Ltd confirms shortlisted companies for £275m depot contract

Train fleet and control centre to be based in Birmingham.

September 6, 2021 | High-speed

Connecting the heart of southern Italy

The latest project in the development of Italy’s high-capacity high-speed network is the rebuilding of 121km of the 311km main line from Naples to Bari. Webuild was awarded contracts to build four of the seven new sections and its project manager, Vincenzo Moriello, explains to David Burroughs how the company is using its expertise in tunnel boring and viaduct construction to build the line through mountainous terrain.

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