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July 19, 2021 | Signalling

Alstom commissions signalling on section of Beni Suef - Asuyt line

The section is the ninth to be commissioned on the line.

July 16, 2021 | Infrastructure

Thelo and DB to build $US 1bn iron-ore line in the Congo

The line will carry ore from Mayoko to the future iron-ore port in Pointe-Noire.

$A 1.96bn Sydney Metro West tunnelling contract awarded

Sydney Metro has awarded the Acciona Ferrovial joint venture a $A 1.96bn ($US 1.44bn) contract to build the central section of the Sydney Metro West line.

July 16, 2021 | Infrastructure

Sudan plans $US 643m investment in rail rehabilitation

The country is planning to improve both internal and international rai links.

July 8, 2021 | Africa

Africa’s rail sector poised for growth

While interest and the political will to expand rail in Africa is increasing, achieving the level of construction required to create a truly interconnected network will require hard work and much more funding than is currently allocated. David Burroughs talks to the African rail sector to understand the future of rail on the continent.

July 6, 2021 | Fleet

Hyundai Rotem to supply EMUs and locomotives to Tanzania

The trains will operate on the new SGR line.

June 28, 2021 | Africa

Alstom completes its first Cairo monorail vehicle at British factory

Seventy four-car autonomous trains will be exported from Derby Litchurch Lane.

June 24, 2021 | Africa

Kenya Railways Corporation cancels double-stack freight due to poor volume

Decision raises concerns over ability to pay Chinese loans used to build SGR.

June 23, 2021 | Financial

New EIB funding package includes support for rail projects

Funding has been approved by the EIB for rail projects, Covid-19 recovery initiatives, and renewable energy.

June 20, 2021 | Locomotives

Nikolaev Locomotive Repair Plant to modernise Egyptian locomotives

The company will upgrade 55 locomotives, with an option for up to 200 vehicles.

June 15, 2021 | Infrastructure

Lagos - Ibadan Standard Gauge Railway opens

Construction of the 157km line began in March 2017.

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