Railway Gazette
‘Gigabit on the tracks’ 5G rail connectivity test zone launched
GERMANY: The GINT XT programme has been launched, marking the next phase of a research and testing programme to support the roll-out of high-speed data connectivity to and from trains using 5G and related technologies.
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External shocks limit train builders’ ability to turn orders into profitable growth
INTERNATIONAL: The rolling stock manufacturing sector achieved record total revenue last year, but the ability to turn this into on-time deliveries and sustained profitable growth is increasingly constrained by external shocks.
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Urban transport industry news round-up
This week’s round-up of news from the urban transport sector.
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MPs launch inquiry into UK transport manufacturing
UK: The House of Commons Transport Select Committee has launched an inquiry into how the government can support transport manufacturing in the UK.
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MBTA seeks next Boston commuter train operator
USA: Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority has begun the process of appointing the next operator of its Boston commuter rail services.
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Connecting Europe Facility expanded in post-2027 EU budget proposal
EUROPE: Rail bodies in Brussels have given a warm welcome to the provisional budget issued by the European Commission for the past-2027 period.
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South Africa: Transnet inches towards competitive future
Creation of a new infrastructure manager and the establishment of a rolling stock leasing company are key steps towards the planned restructuring of South Africa’s rail sector, but progress has been very half-hearted, reports Neil Ford.
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Netherlands referred to court over direct-award rail contract
NETHERLANDS: The European Commission has decided to refer the Netherlands to the Court of Justice of the European Union over the direct award of a concession for state incumbent NS to operate passenger services in 2025-33.
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Two-car sets boost capacity on the Sengkang-Punggol LRT
SINGAPORE: The first two of 25 third-generation rubber-tyred Automated Guideway Transit sets have entered service on the Sengkang-Punggol Light Rapid Transit network.
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Croydon tram bogie and brake overhaul contract awarded
UK: Yellow Rail has been awarded a contract to undertake a turnkey overhaul of the bogies and brake systems on London Trams’ 12 Stadler Variotram vehicles.
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Railway 200 Inspiration train builds on rich history to look to an ambitious future
UK: Rail Business UK visits the Inspiration exhibition train which has begun touring the network as part of the Railway 200 celebrations.
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Government provides €61m loan to support Belgian rail freight operator
BELGIUM: The federal government has approved a €61m loan to enable part-privatised rail freight operator Lineas to continue to serve customers while engaging with investors to strengthen its capital structure and support future development.
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CRRC to supply Tbilisi metro trains
GEORGIA: The city of Tbilisi has selected GT group, representing Chinese rolling stock manufacture manufacturer CRRC, for a contract to supply 111 cars to replace the ageing metro fleet.
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Heavy haul railway tracklaying makes progress through the desert
ALGERIA: Tracklaying has been completed on the 135 km priority section of the 575 km Western Mining Railway.
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København metro changes pronunciation of English announcements
DENMARK: English-language announcements on the København metro have switched to using Danish pronunciations for station names.
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Commuter train operator Trenitalia c2c transfers to the public sector
UK: The operation of c2c passenger services transferred from Trenitalia to the state-owned Department for Transport Operator Ltd in the early hours of July 20, marking the latest step in the government’s nationalisation programme.
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Innoway Trieste rolls out its first wagons
ITALY: The first vehicles have rolled out at the Innoway Trieste wagon plant.
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Passenger trains: Stadler leads charge into alternative traction
While the political consensus on achieving net zero emissions may not be as robust today as it seemed to be only a few years ago, there can be little doubt that Europe’s railways remain committed to phasing out fossil fuel use.
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California to sue Trump administration over high speed rail funding cut
USA: Governor Gavin Newsom says the state will launch legal action after the Trump administration confirmed on July 15 its intention to strip at least $4bn in federal funding from the California High Speed Rail Authority.
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