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January 10, 2020 | Metros

Crossrail on course for summer 2021 opening

CROSSRAIL Ltd has confirmed that the 21km central underground section of the Elizabeth Line between Paddington and Abbey Wood in central London will finally open in summer 2021 and the cost of the project will not exceed the additional funding agreed in December 2019.

January 10, 2020 | Technology

Siemens unveils plans for €6m British research hub

SIEMENS has revealed plans to develop a research, development and innovation centre for the British railway industry in Goole, East Yorkshire.

January 10, 2020 | Financial

Los Angeles considers private funding for metro expansion

LOS Angeles’ Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) is considering various financing options, including public-private partnerships (PPP), in an effort to close major funding gaps as the city looks to expand its metro network ahead of the 2028 Olympic Games.

January 10, 2020 | Main line

Chengdu - Kunming main line section opens

RESIDENTS of China’s Sichuan Province celebrated the opening of the Panzhihua - Yongren section of the under-construction Chengdu - Kunming main line on January 9.

January 9, 2020 | Asia

Taiwan approves $NT 4.18bn branch line and upgrade package

TAIWAN has approved a $NT 4.18bn ($US 139.5m) project to construct a 3km line to connect Changhua County high speed station with Tianjhong station and upgrade the Jiji branch line in neighbouring Nantou County.

January 9, 2020 | Financial

Arriva Rail North franchise agreement set to be terminated

ARRIVA is set to be stripped of its current contract to operate Britain’s Northern franchise under plans announced to parliament by secretary of state for transport, Mr Grant Shapps, on January 9.

January 9, 2020 | Infrastructure

Loram wins Network Rail measuring train maintenance contract

BRITAIN’s infrastructure manager Network Rail (NR) has awarded an £8m five-year contract to Loram UK to maintain its New Measurement Train following a competitive tender.

January 9, 2020 | Technology

Shift2Rail invites submissions for 2020 research projects

THE European Union’s Shift2Rail Joint Undertaking (S2R) has issued a call for proposals by April 21 for research and innovation projects within its 2020 work plan.

January 9, 2020 | Freight

Belarusian Railways to improve international connections

BELARUSIAN Railways (BC) is planning to strengthen its international cooperation in 2020, while also developing the country’s national passenger and freight services.

January 9, 2020 | Asia

Indian Railways expands passenger privatisation plans

INDIAN Railways (IR) is expected to float tenders for the operation of 100 private services on 150 routes at the end of January, up from the 25 routes initially planned.

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