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Arriva signs €300m contract with Škoda for electric trains in Czechia

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July 17, 2025
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Arriva Group has awarded a €300m ($349.3m) contract to Škoda to deliver a fleet of next-generation electric trains for Czechia, bolstering its commitment to sustainable and efficient passenger transport in Europe.The post Arriva signs €300m contract wi…

Retired signaller celebrates 99th birthday with York ROC tour

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July 16, 2025
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Network Rail has treated a former signaller to a tour of York Rail Operating Centre (ROC) to celebrate his 99th birthday.

Emirates brings courier service to Australia

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July 16, 2025
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Unlike standard international deliveries, which often involve multiple handovers at intermediary hubs, the ‘Sky Courier Express’ model moves parcels like passengers with minimal stops.

Shake-up as ADF to create purpose-built space workforce

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July 16, 2025
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From 2026, a new ‘Air Force direct entry pathway’ will open for roles such as space operations specialists and officers.

GTR and Siemens Mobility operate first Class 717 train using updated ETCS

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July 16, 2025
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Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), in collaboration with Siemens Mobility, has successfully operated its first Class 717 Great Northern train in passenger service using an advanced version of the European Train Control System (ETCS) in-cab digital signall…

DB Cargo launches automated and remote-controlled locomotive tech

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July 16, 2025
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DB Cargo, a rail freight company, has equipped a locomotive with Automatic Train Operation (ATO) for automated driving and Remote Train Operation (RTO) for remote control capabilities.The post DB Cargo launches automated and remote-controlled locomotiv…

Wind caused 427 drones to plummet into Yarra River

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July 15, 2025
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The incident saw divers dispatched to try and rescue the drowned devices, though 191 eventually remained sunk, the ATSB has revealed.

Jetstar unveils new Philippines services

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July 15, 2025
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The airline will fly three times per week from Perth to Manila starting 27 November, and from Brisbane to Cebu starting 3 December, using its A321neo LR fleet. Between them, the new routes will add more than 108,000 seats per year between Australia and…

Tasmanian bus CEO to lead Launceston Airport

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July 15, 2025
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Katie Cooper, who recently left her position leading Metro Tasmania, will succeed Shane O’Hare, who announced his own departure in April.

SouthPAN passes final review before testing

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July 15, 2025
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The defence prime said the news meant all major risks had now been identified and resolved, and its system interfaces were sufficiently mature.