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March 20, 2023 | Financial

Canada’s announces package to help the rail sector weather climate change

Funding for 20 projects to counter fire and flood risks, permafrost deterioration and landslides.

March 17, 2023 | Freight

CargoBeamer to offer first and last mile road haulage

Logistics company says initiative will help more clients to make the modal shift to rail.

March 17, 2023 | Fleet

IRJ News in brief - Fleet

India set to issue hydrogen fleet tender, Ukraine Railways receives final 15 of 100-coach order, and Renfe awards €136.7m locomotives contract to Stadler.

March 16, 2023 | Metros

Services begin on Kuala Lumpur’s MRT Putrajaya Line Phase 2

Extension brings complete line length to 57.7km, built at a cost of $US 6.78bn.

March 15, 2023 | Innovations

Singapore LTA launches transformation map for the future of transport

Importance of skills and technological development in the rail sector is highlighted.

March 14, 2023 | Commuter Rail

Irish cabinet reaches agreement for Dart+ South West project

Dublin’s electrified high-frequency commuter network will be extended to stations in Kildare.

March 14, 2023 | Infrastructure

IRJ News in brief - Projects

Saint Jean-de-Maurienne upgrade contract, Alstom inaugurates new Italian plant, and Auckland rail upgrade set to enter second stage.

March 13, 2023 | Financial

Rail projects in line to receive United States federal funding

FTA has announced $US 4.45bn for transport projects in FY 2024 Budget Request to Congress.

March 9, 2023 | Infrastructure

€2.3bn Vidin - Sofia rail modernisation plan outlined

Realignment to shorten route by 14km.

March 8, 2023 | Infrastructure

Bane Nor reopens Follo Line through the Blix Tunnel

After exhaustive tests the infrastructure manager is satisfied overheating incidents will not reoccur.

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