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August 17, 2020 | High-speed

Pandemic fails to slow China’s high-speed network expansion

China is continuing the development of the world’s most extensive high-speed network at a breakneck pace. David Burroughs looks at the lines that have opened as the country begins to recover from the coronavirus pandemic, and the sections nearing completion.

August 15, 2020 | Tenders

Sarajevo awards light rail refurbishment contract

THE government of the Bosnian canton of Sarajevo is pushing ahead with a project to update the city’s tram network, including the €20m rehabilitation of the 8.5km line between Ilidza and Museji.

August 14, 2020 | Light Rail

Route development contract for Cork light rail line awarded

TRANSPORT Infrastructure Ireland (TII) and the National Transport Authority (NTA) have awarded Jacobs Engineering Ireland a contract to undertake a route option analysis and develop initial designs for the proposed €1bn Luas Light Rail Transit (LRT) line from Ballincollig to Mahon Point in Cork.

August 14, 2020 | Fleet

ČD launches tender for up to 160 DMUs

CZECH Railways (ČD) has launched a tender for a framework contract for up to 160 new 120km/h DMUs, which will include an initial order for 33 sets.

August 14, 2020 | Fleet

Egyptian National Railways launches operation with new coaches

EGYPTIAN National Railways (ENR) has begun commercial operation with three new passenger trains formed of coaches manufactured by Transmashholding (TMH) at its Tver Carriage Works (TVZ) plant under a €1bn contract awarded in 2018.

August 14, 2020 | High-speed

China outlines ambitious long-term expansion plans

CHINA National Railways (CR) has outlined its long-term ambitions with a goal of increasing the network to 200,000km, including around 70,000km of high-speed rail, by 2035.

August 14, 2020 | Signalling

Thales Sec Transport awarded Zhengzhou signalling contract

ZHENGZHOU Metro, China, has awarded a contract to Thales Sec Transport (TST), Thales’ joint venture with Shanghai Electric, for the supply and installation of CBTC signalling for its 39.2km metro Line 6 Phase 1 project.

August 13, 2020 | Tenders

Edmonton to launch LRV procurement tender

THE City of Edmonton has announced its intention to launch a procurement tender in October for the supply of 40 low-floor LRVs to operate on its 14km Valley Line West light rail extension. Delivery will take place by 2027.

August 13, 2020 | Infrastructure

Network Rail pledges immediate action following fatal Stonehaven derailment

DOZENS of sites across Britain with higher-risk trackside slopes are to be inspected following the fatal derailment of a ScotRail service near Stonehaven on August 12 in which three people died and six were injured.

August 13, 2020 | Infrastructure

IRJ IN-BRIEF - Projects: Warsaw West station upgrade awarded; German - Poland crossing approved; Site for New Zealand hub announced

Poland: PKP has awarded Ferrovial’s Polish subsidiary Budimex a €433m contract to redevelop the Warsaw West station which handles around 60,000 passengers a day, with this number expected to double by 2030.

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