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November 12, 2021 | Locomotives

Israel Railways orders 36 additional Traxx electric locomotives

IR exercises option for extra units with delivery due to start in April 2023.

October 26, 2021 | Light Rail

First test run on Tel Aviv Red Line complete

The line is now due to open in November 2022.

October 13, 2021 | Infrastructure

Dubai metro extends maintenance contracts with Thales

The contract covers the Red and Green metro lines and the Route 2020 extension.

September 29, 2021 | Infrastructure

Construction of Etihad Rail Phase 2A completed

The line takes the UAE network to the border with Saudi Arabia.

September 13, 2021 | Asia

Iran and Iraq leaders stress the need to complete cross-border line

New line linking the countries will help boost trade and economic possibilities.

September 8, 2021 | Financial

Keolis-MHI1 joint venture takes over Dubai metro operation

The joint venture will operate the network for at least nine years.

September 8, 2021 | Main line

Transdev selected for Marseille - Nice TER contract

The Sud-Paca region of France has selected Transdev and SNCF for its first passenger rail contracts.

August 17, 2021 | Infrastructure

Preparations for Iran-Iraq rail link construction complete

Ministers confirm the project’s progress during meeting.

August 17, 2021 | Light Rail

Tracklaying begins on Jerusalem light rail extensions

The two extensions will expand the Red Line to the north and south.

August 9, 2021 | Freight

Etihad Rail agrees large contract with Western Bainoona Group

Under the agreement, 643 trains will carry aggregates on the UAE network every year.

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