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SFMTA Train Traffic Control System Runs on Floppy Disks

David C. Lester
April 9, 2024
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SAN FRANCISCO –– The San Francisco Metropolitan Transportation Agency’s train control system today uses a system that relies on 5 1/2-inch floppy disks –– the ones that are really floppy.
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Rail industry news (Australia, New Zealand)

Moorebank Interstate Terminal opens

Guest authors
April 9, 2024
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The Interstate Terminal at the Moorebank Intermodal Precinct has officially opened, marking an important milestone in the Federal Government’s commitment …

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Ghana-Benin roaming agreement due to take effect in July

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April 9, 2024
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In a deal announced last week on its website by Ghana’s National Communications Authority (NCA), the NCA and the Autorité de Régulation des Communications Électroniques et de la Poste (ARCEP) of Benin say they have signed a bilateral roaming service ag…

Where Is Southwest Airlines Based?

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April 9, 2024
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The carrier was founded in 1967 as Air Southwest Co.

Hope Valley Railway Upgrade completion offers better journeys between Manchester and Sheffield

April 9, 2024
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Rail Minister Huw Merriman will visit Dore & Totley station today (Monday 8 April) to mark the completion of the £150m Hope Valley Railway Upgrade.

Development agreement signed to deliver £1.1 billion York Central regeneration

April 9, 2024
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Homes England and Network Rail Property have signed a development agreement with McLaren Property and Arlington Real Estate to be strategic development partners for York […]

TRU thanks passengers after 10 days of upgrade work in Huddersfield

April 9, 2024
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The Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) is expressing its appreciation to passengers for their patience and support while parts of the railway line through Huddersfield were […]

Passengers advised of temporary closure of Ince station to allow for electrification upgrade

April 9, 2024
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Network Rail is advising passengers of the upcoming temporary closure of Ince station, Wigan, as engineers electrify the line.

Rare track access at Birmingham New Street provides regional railway reliability boost

April 9, 2024
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A rare opportunity to carry out inspections and maintenance at Birmingham New Street while there were no trains running has meant passengers will have more […]

Rail passengers urged to plan ahead as heavy rain arrives in Scotland on Tuesday

April 9, 2024
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Passengers are being advised to plan extra time for their journeys as heavy rain moves in across Scotland.