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Private train operators’ advocacy body Rail Partners closes
UK: The Rail Partners association of train operators’ parent companies closed on March 21, having decided to wind up after being unsuccessful in persuading the government to retain a role for the private sector in the operation of Department for Transport controlled passenger services.
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Oradea tram-train plan firms up
ROMANIA: Tenders worth €250m are scheduled to be called in the coming weeks covering work to build a 32 km tram-train network around Oradea. Feasibility studies for the project were approved by Bihor county council and Oradea municipality in November 2023.
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County Line Rail acquires Sabine River & Northern Railroad
USA: Gulf Coast area yard operator County Line Rail has acquired the Sabine River & Northern Railroad.
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Rocky Mountaineer’s US operation to become Canyon Spirit
USA: Canadian and US luxury rail operator Rocky Mountaineer is to expand its Rockies to the Red Rocks route for the 2026 season, and rebrand its US operation from Rocky Mountaineer to Canyon Spirit.
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Momentum builds behind Gdańsk suburban rail expansion
POLAND: A 7·5 km southwestern extension of the SKM suburban service that links Gdańsk with Wejherowo via Gdynia has received environmental permit.
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Railway supply industry news round-up
This week’s news from the global railway supply chain.
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Regulator makes recommendations for assessing costs and benefits of health and safety interventions
UK: The Office of Rail & Road has published 10 recommendations to help the rail industry make health and safety interventions more effectively and efficiently.
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