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TR News 348: Transportation Influencer: Margaret-Avis Akofio-Sowah

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February 21, 2024
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“This year, TRB and members of the International Coordinating Council are supporting an initiative I am leading to establish the African Transportation Research Alliance, referred to by some as ‘TRB in Africa,'” says Margaret-Avis Akofio-Sowah, a globa…

Siemens Mobility secures framework agreement for up to 250 locomotives

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February 21, 2024
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Siemens Mobility has signed a framework agreement with Railpool for up to 250 locomotives, with an immediate call-off for 70 Vectron locomotives.

MBTA Completes Red Line Improvements; Removes 8 Speed Restrictions

Jennifer McLawhorn
February 21, 2024
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BOSTON – The MBTA reports it completed track work along its Red Line between February 5th to February 14th, allowing them to remove 8 speed restrictions.
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How To Get British Airways Lounge Access In 2024

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February 21, 2024
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Lounge access can be difficult to come by, but worth the effort for a longer visit.

Breeze Airways Celebrates 2/20 With Airbus A220 Order

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February 21, 2024
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The airline is converting ten of its options into firm orders as it continues to expand its network.

Construction of step-free access at London Tube station to resume

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February 21, 2024
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Work to provide Northolt Tube Central line station with step-free access will resume early next year after it was suspended because of the pandemic.

The Most Notable New Airline Routes This Week

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February 21, 2024
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Routes go to the heart of airlines and airports, and I celebrate them in my weekly newsletter.

Aero Legends Offering Spitfire Flights Alongside C47/DC3 During D-Day 80th Celebrations

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February 21, 2024
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Aero Legends, the UK’s premium provider of vintage flying experiences, just announced an exclusive opportunity to soar through history alongside the legendary C47/DC3 Dakota. In honor of the 80th anniversary of D-Day, Aero Legends will […]

History: Why October 13th Is A Dark Date For Aeroflot

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February 21, 2024
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How two Russian airliners crashed on the same date a year apart.

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Weathered by Philden Showcase 26

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February 21, 2024
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This week I managed to fire-up my airbrush and weather a couple of boxes of the SDS Models FX/VPFX flour wagons to list on eBay. These were the very last of my Victorian HO scale models I had sitting aside waiting to for some spare time to give them a …