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Nine day disruption to train services in southeast London

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July 31, 2024
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At the end of August there will be major disruption to train services in southeast London while engineers carry out a major track upgrade.

Traffic chaos as power outage sends level crossings flashing

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July 29, 2024
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Motorists were left in confusion as a power outage sends rail level crossing flashing across Toowoomba.

Nine-day closure for part of Tyne & Wear Metro

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July 29, 2024
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There will be no services for nine days on the Tyne and Wear Metro in the Manors area of Newcastle whilst repairs are made to bridges and tunnels.

Lifting beams at Progress Street

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July 26, 2024
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Works continue in Dandenong South, with the new road bridge connecting Progress Street to Fowler Road taking shape. In late June, …

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V/Line opens Elmhurst Loop to the usual criticism of poor planning

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July 25, 2024
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A new crossing loop for freight and the occasional passenger service has opened at Elmhurst.

Revolutionising level crossing safety

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July 23, 2024
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The system is designed to be seamlessly added to the existing network. IMAGE: Aldridge

Rail manufacturing specialist Aldridge is aiming to improve safety around level crossings with its ITS Wireless Level Crossing Controller. Level …

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Safer, faster travel with tram overpass

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July 23, 2024
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Image/Department for Infrastructure and Transport

Morphettville is set to become safer and easier to travel through, with the Australian and South Australian Governments each delivering …

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New €1bn Alstom deal to see new signalling for Australia

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July 21, 2024
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Western Australia’s Public Transport Authority (PTA) has awarded a €1bn (AUD$1.6bn) contract to Alstom and DT Infrastructure, an Australian engineering and construction company, to design, supply, build, install, test, commission and maintain high-capa…

Futureproofing Perth’s public transport network

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July 19, 2024
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Perth’s public transport network is being set up for generations to come, with major technology and infrastructure upgrades that will …

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Improving interoperability with ETCS Level 2 technology

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July 18, 2024
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The ETCS level 2 technology has been instrumental in improving interoperability across Europe. IMAGE: Siemens

Siemens Mobility is bringing its international expertise to the signalling sector of Australia’s rail industry to improve the whole network. …

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