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February 24, 2026 | Australia/NZ

Australian government moves HS project forward

Sydney - Newcastle line enters development phase with $US 162m funding commitment.

August 27, 2024 | High-speed

Geotechnical investigation underway on Australia’s first high-speed line

Work will assess geological conditions along the proposed route between Sydney and Newcastle.

June 17, 2024 | High-speed

Eight consultancy contracts awarded for Australia’s first high-speed line

Work packages will support business case development for Sydney - Newcastle project.

November 4, 2022 | Infrastructure

British government changes course again on Northern Powerhouse Rail

Weeks after being reinstated, project for Transpennine high speed switches again to line upgrade.

March 22, 2021 | Financial

More funding for English transport operators to combat Covid losses

Transport for London receives £485m of the £518m funding package.

January 28, 2020 | Metros

Stadler wins Tyne and Wear Metro fleet contract

NEXUS, the local transport authority owner and operator of the Tyne and Wear Metro in northeast England, has selected Stadler to supply and maintain 42 new five-car articulated light metro trains worth £300m and build a new £70m depot.

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