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Another reason to love Sydney Metro: It’s Australia’s only fully-accessible railway

gobstopper
August 27, 2024
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With no-gap platforms and brand-new sensor-based technology, it’s the most accessible form of public transport in the country.

Scramble for critical minerals spurs an African rail revival

Bardy Bigglesworth
August 27, 2024
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Years of neglect and a lack of funding have left many of southern Africa’s rail lines limping along despite growing demand for trade routes for critical materials used to produce electric vehicles.

High Speed Rail Authority drills under Newcastle as project builds steam

Bardy Bigglesworth
August 27, 2024
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The High Speed Rail Authority has started test-drilling 35 metres under Newcastle as it investigates how to build a bullet train to Sydney.

Community gets first look at proposed new Albion station hub

gobstopper
August 27, 2024
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The Albion precinct is set for a significant urban renewal with the new interchange and transit-oriented development, delivering up to 1200 new residences.

Rail bridge collapses near the US-Canada border

gobstopper
August 27, 2024
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A century-old rail lift bridge near the U.S.-Canada border northeast of Fort Frances, Ontario, has collapsed, and it’s unclear when water traffic will resume along the Rainy River.

Call for railway boom gates

gobstopper
August 27, 2024
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TasRail says more than 40% cent of rail crossing incidents in the past year occurred on the North West Coast, in particular at crossings in Devonport and Ulverstone.

Throwback: 5 Fun Facts About British Airways’ All-Business-Class Flights From London City To New York

Guest authors
August 27, 2024
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Un-retiring a flight number and a few other interesting facts!

Vendors

Ericsson signs antenna deal with e& Egypt

Guest authors
August 27, 2024
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Ericsson has announced a new partnership with operator e& Egypt that marks what is described as a ‘significant milestone in advancing ICT infrastructure in Egypt and the wider region’.

Award-winning services in Sydney and Melbourne

Guest authors
August 27, 2024
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Just ahead of the opening of the long-awaited Sydney Metro City and Southwest line section on 19 August, Hong Kong …

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Wireless Networks

Colombia’s plans for Wi-Fi in rural schools may resume

Guest authors
August 27, 2024
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After a number of delays, the Colombian government’s plans to connect schools in isolated areas via Wi-Fi is apparently resuming.