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Robert Preston

February 13, 2024 | Africa

Liberty Corridor to connect Guinea and Liberia

Project includes new heavy haul railway to the port of Didia.

February 12, 2024 | Metros

Tendering starts for Baghdad metro

Seven-line 148km driverless network planned for the Iraqi capital.

February 12, 2024 | Europe

Greater standardisation paves the way for rolling out ERTMS across Europe

The European technical specification for signalling and train control systems has been recast to support greater cross-border interoperability through the deployment of ERTMS, while making provision for ETCS enhancements that are now under development. Robert Preston looks at the major changes.

February 9, 2024 | Metros

Ho Chi Minh City Line 1 edges towards July opening

All 17 metro trains will run continuously during seven days of trial operations.

February 8, 2024 | Signalling

Hitachi digital interlockings on test in France

SEI+ system due to enter service this autumn on the Paris - Lyon high-speed line.

February 7, 2024 | Metros

Dhaka MRT Line 5 secures $US 4.5bn funding package

Asian Development Bank and Korea will contribute to $US 5.1bn cost of southern section.

February 6, 2024 | Fleet

Stadler to supply 10 inter-city trains to Saudi Arabia Railways

Contract worth $US 687.8m includes option for 10 more trains and maintenance.

February 5, 2024 | High-speed

Madrid Atocha high-speed station contract awarded

Platforms on cross-city tunnel will enable trains to call at Atocha and Chamartín.

February 1, 2024 | Technology

Adif tests intelligent station wayfinding using 5G and AI

Trial is first of its kind in Europe, says Spanish infrastructure manager.

January 30, 2024 | Main line

Mexico postpones full Mayan Train opening until June

Mexican president says opening of remaining sections will be delayed by elections on June 2.

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