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November 24, 2022 | Financial

GCRE seeks private finance to develop Welsh test track

Strategic investor would take majority stake in £400m project.

November 22, 2022 | Innovations

Alstom to develop hydrogen solution for main line freight

Fuel cell generator wagon will power electric locomotives away from catenary.

November 16, 2022 | Infrastructure

Formula 1 technology to power Network Rail’s 5G transition

Systems developed for motorsport will keep infrastructure monitoring teams internet connected across the 31,000km network.

November 16, 2022 | Infrastructure

Brightline West Las Vegas - LA high-speed line construction “to start in 2023”

Project aims to offer a journey time of to 2h 15min and reduce road traffic on Interstate 15.

November 15, 2022 | Infrastructure

Norway and Sweden work to improve cross-border services

Stockholm - Oslo frequency to increase while Oslo - Gothenburg improvements studied.

November 14, 2022 | Innovations

ÖBB claims world first with wind turbine generating energy for traction

Europe’s railways are making strides in use of wind and solar power and helping the environment.

November 14, 2022 | Fleet

Renfe to purchase 101 more trains before end of 2022

Operator in negotiations with manufacturers for additional suburban and medium-distance EMUs.

November 14, 2022 | Metros

France lends €250m to build Abidjan Metro

Ivory Coast project is for 37km line with 18 stations.

November 11, 2022 | Infrastructure

Agreement reached for new Majorca light rail line

Route’s first phase will provide much-needed transport connection to Palma airport and hospital.

November 10, 2022 | Commuter Rail

Turkey’s Gaziray commuter service now open to passengers

Two-track commuter line partly in tunnel has been built with 16 stations alongside a double-track mainline.

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