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3 different airlines claim victory for January on-time performance

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February 23, 2024
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Qantas has pointed to what it says is a “significant improvement in punctuality”, saying it has beaten Virgin for the 17th straight month, while Rex has held up its top-of-the-table ranking in on-time departures and cancellations, and Bonza said it led…

Model Railways

Maryland and Ohio – My First “Railroad of Lies”

February 23, 2024
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I came up with the idea for my freelanced Southern New England Railway in conjunction with Iain Rive during one of his visits to Wisconsin. […]

FTA provides $US 631m to fund fleet replacement

February 23, 2024
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THE US Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has announced the recipients of grants worth a total of $US 631m under the second round of its Rail […]

Tracklaying complete on Auckland’s City Rail Link

February 23, 2024
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THE final section of Auckland’s City Rail Link (CRL) was completed on February 21. The installation of track and rail infrastructure over the remaining 3.4 […]

Metra orders first battery trains from Stadler

February 23, 2024
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CHICAGO commuter operator Metra has signed a contract with Stadler for the supply of up to 16 battery trains, placing an initial order for eight […]

PT KAI takes Chinese loans for Whoosh cost overrun

February 23, 2024
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PT KAI, the state railway of Indonesia, has taken on loans totalling $US 448m from China Development Bank (CDB) to help pay for a cost […]

Heritage Trains

Wabtec secures order for 30 locomotives from Brazil

February 23, 2024
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Brazilian logistics operator MRS Logística has signed an agreement with Wabtec Corporation for the supply of 30 new Evolution Series locomotives.

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Fare evasion falls on Manchester Metrolink

February 23, 2024
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Fare evasion has dropped by a third on the Greater Manchester tram network thanks to an ongoing crackdown by Metrolink and the TravelSafe Partnership

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Stadler to supply Chicago’s first battery-electric trains

February 23, 2024
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Stadler has signed an agreement with the Chicago commuter operator Metra for the supply of 16 battery-electric trains.

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Cornwall communities set to benefit as CrossCountry teams up with Crimestoppers

February 23, 2024
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Yesterday (Wednesday 21 February), organisations in South West England launched a joint initiative to help young people “speak up, stay safe and stop crime”.