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370 km/h high speed trainset development programme completed
SOUTH KOREA: The development of the technologies required for a high speed trainset with a commercial speed of 370 km/h was completed as part of a 22·5bn won national research and development programme.
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Sydney Metro West rolling stock, systems and station contracts awarded
AUSTRALIA: Four major contracts have been awarded for the Sydney Metro West project to build a 24 km underground line connecting the centres of Sydney and Parramatta with Westmead.
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ProMedia acquires Railway Gazette Group from DVV Media International
INTERNATIONAL: ProMedia Group has acquired DVV Media International’s UK-based portfolio of rail, aviation, logistics and human resources publications and events, including the Railway Gazette Group.
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Future industry leaders wanted for Transport for Wales’ graduate programme
UK: Applications are now open for Transport for Wales’ 2026 Future Leaders Graduate Scheme, offering the opportunity to help shape the future of rail and bus transport.
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EMUs ordered to boost Vechtdal Lines capacity and support electrification project
NETHERLANDS: Arriva Nederland has awarded Stadler a contract to supply five Stadler Flirt electric multiple-units to enhance capacity and comfort on Vechtdal Lines services.
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Investment group EQT to acquire Arlanda Express airport train operator
SWEDEN: Private equity investment group EQT is to acquire A-Train, the operator of the Arlanda Express passenger train service connecting central Stockholm with Sweden’s largest airport.
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Alstom to overhaul Southeastern’s Networker EMU bogies
UK: Leasing company Eversholt Rail has awarded Alstom a £20m contract to overhaul 398 power bogies from Southeastern’s Class 465 Networker electric multiple-unit fleet.
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Kraków takes up option to order longer trams
POLAND: Operator MPK Kraków has signed a 461·1m złoty contract with Pesa Bydgoszcz for the supply of 20 trams which will be more than 43 m long.
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Japan: Shinkansen extensions under scrutiny amid cost and population pressures
Given its declining and less economically active population and the escalating costs of construction, Japan is investigating alternatives to continued expansion of its high speed network. Mike Bent considers the challenges and options.
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India: Start-up develops advanced simulation tool to augment safety
Indian start-up SimDaaS Autonomy is using advanced simulation tools to develop hazard perception and scenario planning that could further improve safety on the country’s railways. Founder Dr Bharat Lohani explains its technology to Bharti Jain.
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Talgo to maintain Uzbek high speed train fleet
UZBEKISTAN: National railway UTY has awarded manufacturer Talgo a 10-year contract worth nearly €80m sum for the comprehensive maintenance of its six Talgo 250 trainsets.
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Poland’s PKP Intercity seeks high speed train fleet
POLAND: National passenger operator PKP has launched the tendering process for the supply of a fleet of high speed trains.
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Koleje Mazowieckie orders more Flirt EMUs
POLAND: Koleje Mazowieckie has placed a firm order for a further 11 Stadler Flirt electric multiple-units, completing the final tranche of a framework contract for 75 of the trains.
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Napoli metro Line 6 depot and station contract signed
ITALY: The local authority in Napoli has awarded Hitachi Rail a €630m contract for the construction of the light metro Line 6 depot at Via Campegna and Campegna station.
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Animated learning resources launched to help improve rail’s operational performance
UK: A suite of short animated learning resources designed to support improved operational performance has been launched by the Chartered Institution of Railway Operators.
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Japan: Shinkansen alternatives sought to enhance connectivity along the Honshu coast
Analysis carried out by the Niigata Prefecture for the connection of the Joetsu district into the Shinkansen network found mini-Shinkansen proposals as a favourable option, with either dual-gauging or regauging part of the existing network. Mike Bent investigates.
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Accessible rack railcars with provision for automation to modernise Swiss line
SWITZERLAND: Appenzeller Bahnen has awarded Stadler a SFr17·5m contract to supply two rack railcars to replace the life-expired fleet on the 7 km Rorschach – Heiden line from the end of 2028.
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Montpellier tram Route 5 links people and nature
FRANCE: Revenue services started on Montpellier tram Route 5 on December 20, with the 14·2 km line including two newly-built sections serving 27 stops.
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Investor backs Trenitalia’s ambition to launch Paris – London train service by 2029
EUROPE: Support for the Italian national railway’s €1bn European high speed rail expansion plans including the proposed launch of Paris – London train services is included in a strategic partnership agreement signed by FS Group and investment group Certares.
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