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Alstom wins Mexican rolling stock contracts as two passenger rail projects make headway
MEXICO: Rail regulatory agency ARTF has a contract for 47 Trenes del Norte diesel trainsets for two passenger corridors under construction in northern and central Mexico. Michael Dreyer reports.
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Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern file merger application
USA: Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern have formally applied to the Surface Transportation Board seeking approval of their proposed merger.
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Lifting section of King Frederik IX railway bridge installed from barge
DENMARK: Nordic Crane Heavy Lift has used an Enerpac JS-250 jack-up system to install the lifting section of the expanded King Frederik IX bridge on the route serving the future the Fehmarn Belt fixed link to Germany.
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KKR invests in locomotive leasing company at a ‘critical moment’ for European rail
EUROPE: Global investment company KKR is to acquire a majority stake in leasing company Green Mobility Partners, providing support for organic growth and strategic acquisitions.
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International financing backs Lobito Atlantic Railway capacity enhancement
ANGOLA: Lobito Atlantic Railway has secured US$753m in loan financing to support the rehabilitation of the 1 300 km rail corridor connecting the deepwater port of Lobito with DR Congo.
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Urban transport industry news round-up
This week’s round-up of news from the urban transport sector.
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Avanti West Coast launches online platform to collect staff suggestions
UK: Inter-city train operator Avanti West Coast has worked with Sideways 6 on an ’Ignite a Change’ initiative to capture and develop staff suggestions for business improvement.
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370 km/h high speed trainset development programme completed
SOUTH KOREA: The development of the technologies required for a high speed trainset with a commercial speed of 370 km/h was completed as part of a 22·5bn won national research and development programme.
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Sydney Metro West rolling stock, systems and station contracts awarded
AUSTRALIA: Four major contracts have been awarded for the Sydney Metro West project to build a 24 km underground line connecting the centres of Sydney and Parramatta with Westmead.
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ProMedia acquires Railway Gazette Group from DVV Media International
INTERNATIONAL: ProMedia Group has acquired DVV Media International’s UK-based portfolio of rail, aviation, logistics and human resources publications and events, including the Railway Gazette Group.
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Future industry leaders wanted for Transport for Wales’ graduate programme
UK: Applications are now open for Transport for Wales’ 2026 Future Leaders Graduate Scheme, offering the opportunity to help shape the future of rail and bus transport.
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EMUs ordered to boost Vechtdal Lines capacity and support electrification project
NETHERLANDS: Arriva Nederland has awarded Stadler a contract to supply five Stadler Flirt electric multiple-units to enhance capacity and comfort on Vechtdal Lines services.
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Investment group EQT to acquire Arlanda Express airport train operator
SWEDEN: Private equity investment group EQT is to acquire A-Train, the operator of the Arlanda Express passenger train service connecting central Stockholm with Sweden’s largest airport.
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Alstom to overhaul Southeastern’s Networker EMU bogies
UK: Leasing company Eversholt Rail has awarded Alstom a £20m contract to overhaul 398 power bogies from Southeastern’s Class 465 Networker electric multiple-unit fleet.
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Kraków takes up option to order longer trams
POLAND: Operator MPK Kraków has signed a 461·1m złoty contract with Pesa Bydgoszcz for the supply of 20 trams which will be more than 43 m long.
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Japan: Shinkansen extensions under scrutiny amid cost and population pressures
Given its declining and less economically active population and the escalating costs of construction, Japan is investigating alternatives to continued expansion of its high speed network. Mike Bent considers the challenges and options.
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India: Start-up develops advanced simulation tool to augment safety
Indian start-up SimDaaS Autonomy is using advanced simulation tools to develop hazard perception and scenario planning that could further improve safety on the country’s railways. Founder Dr Bharat Lohani explains its technology to Bharti Jain.
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Talgo to maintain Uzbek high speed train fleet
UZBEKISTAN: National railway UTY has awarded manufacturer Talgo a 10-year contract worth nearly €80m sum for the comprehensive maintenance of its six Talgo 250 trainsets.
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Poland’s PKP Intercity seeks high speed train fleet
POLAND: National passenger operator PKP has launched the tendering process for the supply of a fleet of high speed trains.
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