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May 1, 2023 | Passenger

IRJ News in brief - Transit

Gujarat Metro electrification orders for Siemens, Lisbon Metro Circular Line contracts for Comsa and Zagope, and Alstom has its Marc operations and maintenance contract extended.

April 28, 2023 | Policy

Dutch government considers financial support for mainline concession

Subsidy may be needed to compensate for lower traffic and higher operating costs in next 10-year agreement.

April 27, 2023 | Middle East

Haramain HSL carries record 930,000 passengers during Ramadan

Special timetable for the holy festival period sees train operating through the night.

April 27, 2023 | High-speed

Turkey officially opens 405km Ankara - Sivas high-speed line

First use of domestically produced rail and slab track on a Turkish high-speed line.

April 26, 2023 | Tenders

Saudi Arabia Railways issues call to suppliers of locomotives and wagons

National operator requires 25 mainline freight locomotives and 900 tank wagons.

April 26, 2023 | Fleet

Paris orders 60 more RER NG trains for lines D and E

€1bn option exercised with Alstom adds to an initial order for 71 trains.

April 25, 2023 | Fleet

Quebec City awards LRV supply and maintenance contract

The contract with Alstom for 34 low-floor LRVs includes 30 years’ maintenance.

April 25, 2023 | Track

Study explores Scranton - New York City passenger service revival

Upgrading 95.6km route is estimated to cost $US 100-175m, with $US 70m-90m for new trains.

April 24, 2023 | Policy

Cost of introducing 1435mm gauge in Finland outweighs benefits, says ministry report

Study for Ministry of Transport says converting 1524mm-gauge network is not cost-effective.

April 24, 2023 | Policy

Active training helps to change workplace health and safety

Immersive theatre-based training is transforming the delivery of health and safety inductions on some of Britain’s largest infrastructure projects. Kevin Smith spent a day at the Elite training facility in central England and spoke with the people behind the programmes for employees on the HS2 and Transpennine Route Upgrade projects.

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