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November 25, 2021 | Policy

New German government to prioritise rail investment over road

Incoming coalition government resists calls to break up German Rail (DB).

November 15, 2021 | Infrastructure

Newspaper reports cast doubt over major British rail projects

British government calls reports HS2’s Eastern Leg will be axed “speculation”.

November 10, 2021 | Infrastructure

Contract to electrify section of Algarve Line signed

The contract covers the Faro - Vila Real de Santo António section of the line.

November 8, 2021 | Middle East

The $US 8bn transformation of Iran’s rail network

The Iranian railway network is undergoing a major transformation through a series of schemes including construction of new lines and electrification. Richard Clinnick reports on almost $US 8bn worth of work.

October 18, 2021 | Technology

Batteries could solve ac-dc transfer issue

One of the challenges faced during the major reconstruction of London Euston station as part of the HS2 project is delivering an effective transfer between 25kV ac overhead and 750V dc third rail electrification on the approach to the station. Rasheed Hameed, Rail System Director & Professional Head of E&P at Arcadis, presents several options for the project.

October 14, 2021 | Infrastructure

British electrification rate falling short - RIA

179km of railway was electrified in 2020-21 instead of the 448km needed to meet decarbonisation targets.

September 3, 2021 | Europe

New €3bn standard-gauge line to be built between Murcia and Almeria

Adif also plans to build a line from Madrid Chamartín station to Madrid Barajas Adolfo Suarez airport.

September 1, 2021 | Australia/NZ

IRJ In-Brief - Projects: Germany to reopen lines; Adif to expand Cercanias network; electrification for South Auckland line

Germany plans to reactive 245km of railway while modernisation of key Austrian tunnel completed.

August 19, 2021 | Financial

UZ raises freight tariffs to pay for infrastructure improvements

Electrification and track repairs to be part-funded by the increases.

August 17, 2021 | Fleet

Study to investigate alternative traction options for 16 German railway lines

Calls for German government to help fund decarbonising railway.

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