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Robert Preston

December 5, 2023 | Signalling

Amey and Indra to develop new digital signalling system

Open system will incorporate ETCS technology.

November 30, 2023 | High-speed

Pajares Base Tunnel enters service in Spain

Project has taken 20 years to complete at a cost of €4bn.

November 29, 2023 | Metros

Free travel extended on Bangkok Pink Line

Fares on the 34.5km monorail will be collected from January 3 2024.

November 29, 2023 | Fleet

ONCF invites tenders to supply 168 new trains

Moroccan National Railways is investing $US 1.59bn in new trains and production facilities.

November 28, 2023 | Signalling

ETCS Level 2 enters service on Northern City Line in London

Trains controlled by ETCS are carrying passengers for the first time.

November 28, 2023 | Signalling

Thales to install ERTMS Level 1 on Basque metre-gauge network

ERTMS ATP will replace Seltrac Euroloop system.

November 27, 2023 | Metros

Bangkok city authority transfers three projects to MRTA

Rapid transit authority to take over Grey and Silver lines and Green Line extension.

November 22, 2023 | Policy

Transnet creates interim infrastructure manager

South Africa’s national network will be opened up to other freight operators on April 1 2024.

November 20, 2023 | Technology

Can satellites reduce the cost of ERTMS?

How Europe is making progress with developing satellite technology for more cost-effective secure communications and train location under ERTMS was debated at the Space for Innovation in Rail conference held in Madrid on September 13-14. Robert Preston reports.

November 14, 2023 | High-speed

Heuro plans high-speed services from Amsterdam to Brussels, Paris and London (updated)

Potential competitor to Eurostar says that new entrants boost demand by 45%.

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