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SIS Secures €107m Contract for Catania Metro Expansion in Sicily
SIS Secures €107m Contract for Catania Metro Expansion in Sicily SIS, a consortium of Fininc (51%) and Sacyr (49%), has been awarded a major contract for the construction of a key section of the Catan...
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The Future of Communications-Based Train Control
The Future of Communications-Based Train Control As the rail industry embraced Communications-Based Train Control, its core goals were explicit: boosting capacity while elevating safety. Today, under...
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Tutor Perini wins $1.1 Billion Newark AirTrain Project
Tutor Perini wins $1.1 Billion Newark AirTrain Project The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has officially awarded a monumental contract worth $1.18 billion to Tutor Perini Corporation in par...
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VINCI Takes the Helm with Enhanced Stake in LISEA
VINCI Takes the Helm with Enhanced Stake in LISEA VINCI Concessions has made headlines by finalising the acquisition of an additional 8.645% stake in LISEA, elevating its total shareholding to 42.045%...
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Philippines Eyes PPP Project Finance for Mindanao Railway Project
Philippines Eyes PPP Project Finance for Mindanao Railway Project The Mindanao Railway Project (MRP), a long-envisioned endeavour to transform transportation in the Philippines, has taken a new turn....
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Swisspod Hyperloop Trial Sets New Benchmarks
Swisspod Hyperloop Trial Sets New Benchmarks In a breakthrough moment for sustainable transportation, Swisspod, alongside the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL) and the School of Bu...
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Thessaloniki’s New Metro Line Spurs Revival of the City’s Ancient Legacy
Thessaloniki’s New Metro Line Spurs Revival of the City’s Ancient Legacy As Thessaloniki prepares for the long-anticipated inauguration of its first automated metro line on November 30, 2024, th...
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New Hanoi Metro Line Sparking Green Mobility Revolution in Vietnam
New Hanoi Metro Line Sparking Green Mobility Revolution in Vietnam On 9th November 2024, the elevated section of Hanoi Metro Line 3 was officially inaugurated, marking a significant leap in Vietnam’s...
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Hyperloop Day Unveils Breakthrough for High-Speed Transportation
Hyperloop Day Unveils Breakthrough for High-Speed Transportation In an electrifying display of innovation, Swisspod, in collaboration with École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), hosted an ey...
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Morocco’s Bold Vision for High-Speed Rail
Morocco’s Bold Vision for High-Speed Rail In a sweeping push towards modernising its infrastructure, Morocco is accelerating its Kenitra-Marrakech high-speed rail project, with significant new c...
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KeolisAmey to Transform London’s Docklands Light Railway
KeolisAmey to Transform London’s Docklands Light Railway Transport for London (TfL) has awarded KeolisAmey a new eight-year contract to operate and maintain the Docklands Light Railway (DLR), on...
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Azerbaijan’s $47m Digital Railway Investment
Azerbaijan’s $47m Digital Railway Investment The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has recently approved a $47 million loan to propel Azerbaijan’s rail system into the digital era. The investme...
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A New Era in Rail Logistics and the Future of Efficient Rail Transportation
A New Era in Rail Logistics and the Future of Efficient Rail Transportation The popularity of rail in the context of freight transportation has had better and worse periods over the years. Now, its po...
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Queensland $500m Infrastructure Boom for 570 Projects
Queensland $500m Infrastructure Boom for 570 Projects In a landmark move, the Queensland Government has announced a massive $500 million funding boost to drive the development of more than 570 crucial...
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Major Contracts Awarded for Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail Project
Major Contracts Awarded for Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail Project The Logan and Gold Coast region is on the brink of a transportation transformation, as two major contracts have been awarded for th...
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Suzhou Expands Metro Network with the Launch of Line 8
Suzhou Expands Metro Network with the Launch of Line 8 Suzhou, a thriving city known for its beautiful gardens and innovative spirit, has taken another leap forward with the inauguration of Metro Line...
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Angola’s strategic Rail Project rolls forward
Angola’s strategic Rail Project rolls forward The African continent has long grappled with the challenge of building robust infrastructure to facilitate economic growth, and rail transport is at...
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Investment to Transform Manchester’s Transport Infrastructure
Investment to Transform Manchester’s Transport Infrastructure Greater Manchester is charging ahead with bold plans to reshape its transport infrastructure. With a strategic injection of millions...
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Transforming Railway Interiors with cutting-edge LEXAN™ Sheet Series at InnoTrans
Transforming Railway Interiors with cutting-edge LEXAN™ Sheet Series at InnoTrans At InnoTrans, the leading international trade fair for transport technology, POLYVANTIS made waves with the int...
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Colombia invests $165m in Bogota-Belencito Railway Corridor
Colombia invests $165m in Bogota-Belencito Railway Corridor When it comes to modernising Colombia’s transport infrastructure, the Bogotá-Belencito railway corridor is at the heart of the nation’...
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Korail Selected to transform Metro Transit in the Philippines with MRT-7
Korail Selected to transform Metro Transit in the Philippines with MRT-7 South Korea’s state-owned railway giant, Korail, has been named the preferred bidder to oversee the operation and mainten...
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Sacyr lands major Rail Network Maintenance Contract in Dublin
Sacyr lands major Rail Network Maintenance Contract in Dublin Sacyr Neopul, a division of Sacyr Engineering and Infrastructure, has secured a significant contract to maintain and upgrade the electrifi...
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Dublin’s MetroLink Project Moves Full Steam Ahead
Dublin’s MetroLink Project Moves Full Steam Ahead Dublin’s transport future is taking shape as the much-anticipated MetroLink project moves into its next phase. As Ireland’s most ambitious infra...
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John Laing expands PPP Stake in Sydney Light Rail Network
John Laing expands PPP Stake in Sydney Light Rail Network In a significant move within Australia’s transport infrastructure sector, John Laing Group has increased its stake in the Public-Private...
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Dutch Railways Embarks on a Digital Revolution with NICE CXone
Dutch Railways Embarks on a Digital Revolution with NICE CXone In a significant leap towards digital transformation, Dutch Railways (NS) has successfully overhauled its customer experience operations...
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Revitalising Colombia’s Railways with the La Dorada-Chiriguaná Project
Revitalising Colombia’s Railways with the La Dorada-Chiriguaná Project Colombia is gearing up for a major transformation in its rail transport infrastructure with the La Dorada-Chiriguaná Railwa...
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SYSTRA Ibérica and META Engineering win key role in Barcelona Metro Expansion
SYSTRA Ibérica and META Engineering win key role in Barcelona Metro Expansion SYSTRA Ibérica, in partnership with META Engineering, has secured a pivotal contract to design and deliver the automatic s...
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Huancayo-Huancavelica Railway Revamp advancing Peru’s Modernisation
Huancayo-Huancavelica Railway Revamp advancing Peru’s Modernisation Peru’s ambitious rail modernisation plans are on track, quite literally. The country’s Private Investment Promotion Agency, PR...
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Modernising South Africa’s Freight and Rail Infrastructure with US$266m Investment
Modernising South Africa’s Freight and Rail Infrastructure with US$266m Investment In a bold step towards enhancing South Africa’s freight and rail infrastructure, the New Development Bank (NDB)...
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Azerbaijan and EIB Strengthen Railway Safety in Milestone Collaboration
Azerbaijan and EIB Strengthen Railway Safety in Milestone Collaboration In a landmark initiative, Azerbaijan Railways, in partnership with the European Investment Bank (EIB), has successfully conclude...
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Baghdad Metro Rail Project a leap forward for Iraq’s Infrastructure
Baghdad Metro Rail Project a leap forward for Iraq’s Infrastructure The Baghdad Metro Rail Project, a colossal undertaking valued at US$17.5 billion, is set to redefine Iraq’s urban landsc...
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Japan’s 310 mile Conveyor Belt could revolutionise Freight Transport
Japan’s 310 mile Conveyor Belt could revolutionise Freight Transport The Japanese government has set its sights on a ground-breaking initiative that promises to transform the country’s log...
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The Promise of Urban Rail Transforming African Cities
The Promise of Urban Rail Transforming African Cities Urbanisation in Africa is booming, with 11 of the world’s most populous cities located on the continent. This rapid urban growth is a double...
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Creating Safe and Accessible Public Transport Hubs with Covered Walkways
Creating Safe and Accessible Public Transport Hubs with Covered Walkways Public transport hubs are the beating heart of any city’s mobility network. They connect residents to various destination...
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EIB and Adif AV investing €430m in Y Vasca Rail Project in Spain
EIB and Adif AV investing €430m in Y Vasca Rail Project in Spain The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Adif Alta Velocidad (Adif AV) have joined forces in a significant move to enhance Spain’s...
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KfW IPEX-Bank Driving the Future of Rhineland’s Rail Transport
KfW IPEX-Bank Driving the Future of Rhineland’s Rail Transport In an era where sustainable transport solutions are becoming not just a preference but a necessity, KfW IPEX-Bank is spearheading a monum...
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EIB Investing €76m in Montenegro’s Rail Future
EIB Investing €76m in Montenegro’s Rail Future In a landmark move for Montenegro’s transportation sector, the European Investment Bank (EIB) Global, under the auspices of the Team Europe initiat...
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Siemens High-Speed Trains to connect Las Vegas and Southern California
Siemens High-Speed Trains to connect Las Vegas and Southern California Today, Brightline announced that Siemens Mobility has been designated the “preferred bidder” to build train sets for the Brightli...
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Agra’s €450m Metro rolls forward
Agra’s €450m Metro rolls forward In the heart of India’s historical tapestry, a new chapter unfolds as the Agra metro, a beacon of modernity and sustainability, takes shape amidst the echo...
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Venezia Station will create a new Archaeological Marvel in Rome
Venezia Station will create a new Archaeological Marvel in Rome In the heart of Rome, a ground-breaking project is underway that promises to redefine the intersection of modern infrastructure and anci...
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Angola’s ambitious US$4.5 billion 550 km Rail Corridor Project
Angola’s ambitious US$4.5 billion 550 km Rail Corridor Project In a bold stride towards infrastructural innovation and economic integration, the All-American Rail Group (AARG) and Angola’s...
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EIB invests €41.2 million in Moldova’s Railway Infrastructure
EIB invests €41.2 million in Moldova’s Railway Infrastructure In the realm of European infrastructure development, a bold new chapter is unfolding. The European Investment Bank’s developme...
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EIB helping to transform Italy’s Railways with €500 million green bond
EIB helping to transform Italy’s Railways with €500 million green bond Italy is embarking on a transformative journey in its railway sector, courtesy of a significant €500 million agreement betw...
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KfW IPEX-Bank funds Sustainable Rail Expansion in Norway
KfW IPEX-Bank funds Sustainable Rail Expansion in Norway In a significant stride towards sustainable transportation, KfW IPEX-Bank has announced the provision of a green loan facility totalling NOK 1,...
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The next ten years could be a Decade of Rail in the US
The next ten years could be a Decade of Rail in the US Arthur D. Little has published its latest report, Rail 2040, which explores the key trends reshaping the industry, assesses the general market en...
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United States Steel Corp pioneers Battery-Powered Locomotives
United States Steel Corp pioneers Battery-Powered Locomotives United States Steel Corporation announced today a significant step in its ongoing commitment to sustainability, environmental excellence a...
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Balancing Railroad Level Crossing Safety and Performance
Balancing Railroad Level Crossing Safety and Performance Today, the rail industry has multiple digital capabilities for the most precise asset monitoring and efficient railroad maintenance. The fact t...
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Improving Train Safety with IoT-Based Remote Monitoring
Improving Train Safety with IoT-Based Remote Monitoring Spanning 140,00 miles and supporting 167,000 jobs nationwide, the freight and passenger rail systems are a significant strength of the US econom...
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Japan’s Technological Maglev Rail Renaissance
Japan’s Technological Maglev Rail Renaissance Japan stands tall as a global leader in engineering research and technology, with technological achievements that are second to none. Yet, Japan...
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Grand Paris Rail Project powered by Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise and Nokia
Grand Paris Rail Project powered by Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise and Nokia Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise and Nokia have partnered together to power the Grand Paris Express, one of Europe’s largest metro rail...
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