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€4bn upgrade plan for Paris RER Line C

April 4, 2024
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THE board of Île-de-France Mobility (IdFM), the public transport authority for the greater Paris region, has approved an updated investment and management plan for RER […]

Rail bridge construction begins over Fyans Street

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April 4, 2024
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A massive rail bridge is under construction in South Geelong to accommodate the removal of the Fyans Street level crossing. […]

European transport sector calls for more EU-funding

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April 3, 2024
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A coalition of over 40 European transport associations is calling for additional EU funding for the sector. The European Rail Freight Association (ERFA) states that investments are necessary to reach climate and resilience targets and to safeguard supply chain sovereignty. ERFA points to the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) as a ‘robust instrument’ that can facilitate…

Funding released for Moroccan high-speed line

April 3, 2024
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MOROCCAN National Railways (ONCF) has announced an allocation of Dirhams 695m ($US 69m) for civil works on the project to build the 492km high-speed line […]

Norway to invest $US 40bn in rail infrastructure over 12 years

April 3, 2024
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THE Norwegian government has unveiled a NKr 435bn ($US 40.13bn) proposed budget for investment in railway infrastructure under the latest 12-year National Transport Plan 2025-2036. […]

Belgian deputy prime minister backs rail

April 3, 2024
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BELGIAN deputy prime minister and minister of mobility, Mr Georges Gilkinet, has pledged to make rail a “top priority.” His pro-rail comments came in a […]

Budapest metro and light rail extensions secure funding boost

April 3, 2024
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BUDAPEST public transport authority BKK has been successful in its application for Forints 10bn ($US 27.35m) of funding from the Hungarian government, which will enable […]

Network Rail embarks on £45.4bn five-year infrastructure spending programme

April 3, 2024
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NETWORK Rail (NR) commenced its latest five-year spending round, Control Period 7 (CP7), on April 1, with the British infrastructure manager pledging to deliver a […]

RegioJet and ČD settle dispute over unfair competition

April 3, 2024
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CZECH Railways (ČD) and private operator RegioJet have settled the so-called Falcon case after an investigation found that there was no breach of competition rules […]

Southwest Metro completes its largest rail possession

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April 3, 2024
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Southwest Metro construction teams have completed their longest rail possession yet, with the completion of a significant package of works […]