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October 1, 2019 | Main line

Transdev takes over Saxony concession from insolvent operator

OBERELBE Transport Authority (VVO) has appointed Transdev to take over the operation of diesel services in the Dresden area following the bankruptcy of Städtebahn Sachsen. Transdev Regio Ost will operate the services from October 1 until the end of 2021.

October 1, 2019 | Financial

Knorr-Bremse sells Powertech business unit

KNORR-Bremse has sold its Powertech business unit to Munich-based investor Radial Capital Partners (RCP) as part of a realignment of its portfolio.

September 30, 2019 | Europe

Study considers climate change effect on Rail Baltica project

RAIL Baltica has released the results of a study assessing the impact of climate change on the multi-national project, focusing on the operation and maintenance during the life of the line.

September 30, 2019 | Metros

Grand Paris awards metro Line 15 project management contract

SOCIÉTÉ du Grand Paris (SGP) has contracted Systra to provide technical project management assistance for the Grand Paris Express metro Line 15 East and metro Line 15 West, which are due to be constructed as a design and build project.

September 30, 2019 | Asia

Seoul Gimpo Gold Line automated light metro opens

THE 23.67km Gimpo Gold Line automated light metro opened on September 28 running northwest from Gimpo International Airport in western Seoul via Gimpo City Hall to Yangchon.

September 30, 2019 | Fleet

NSW chooses bi-mode option for regional train replacement

IN a surprise announcement, the New South Wales (NSW) state government says that the new rolling stock ordered to replace the NSW Trains regional passenger fleet will be now delivered with bi-mode capability.

September 30, 2019 | Metros

Hook of Holland light metro line finally opens

ROTTERDAM’s public transport operator RET held a public open day on September 28 ahead of a start-up operational phase for the Hook of Holland light metro line on September 30.

September 30, 2019 | Metros

Copenhagen Cityring metro opens

QUEEN Margrethe II of Denmark officially opened Copenhagen’s Cityring automated metro line on September 29 after riding the first official train to use the city centre loop.

September 30, 2019 | Metros

European Investment Bank loan to support Warsaw metro expansion

THE European Investment Bank (EIB) has announced a loan of Zlotys 1.5bn ($US 374.5m) to co-finance the expansion of Warsaw metro, primarily the 16.4km extension of Line M2.

September 30, 2019 | High-speed

ORR proposes annual HS1 track access charges of £26m

BRITISH rail regulator the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has proposed setting track access charges for the High Speed 1 (HS1) line at £26m per year, £9m less than requested by HS1 concessionaire HS1 Ltd.

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