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Three consortia to compete for $1.6bn train contract in Western Australia

A supplier will be chosen in early 2019. A key consideration will be the bidders' commitment to manufacturing at least 50 per cent of the railcars in Western Australia, creating local jobs in the process.

Looking forward to InnoTrans 2018

Every two years, the global rail industry gathers in Berlin.

Faster Amsterdam-Berlin train timetabled ahead of InnoTrans

A spokesperson for NS said it wants to symbolically show it can accelerate the train to Berlin.

Operations and maintenance contract awarded for Songjiang Tram

This network will open in two phases. The first 13.9km, and its 20 stations, is scheduled to open on December 25.

Opening date set for Hong Kong section of Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link

Services on the Hong Kong section of the Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link will begin on September 23, officials have confirmed.

Transmashholding and United Wagon Company to develop footprint in South America

Both companies will work together on "integrated freight transport solutions", including the production of railcars by UWC and locomotives by Transmashholding, for Argentina, Uruguay, Bolivia, and Paraguay.

Testing begins on Delhi Metro’s Violet Line

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation has revealed that trial runs have begun on the Violet Line extension to the town of Ballabgarh.

Hitachi expands UK train factory

Hitachi says it has spent more than £628 million and used 1,166 British suppliers over the past few years. 

A public sector body could run the next ScotRail franchise

Public sector bodies will be free to bid for the next rail franchise covering services in Scotland, Scottish ministers have confirmed today.

Bombardier opens train technology testing hub in Germany

Around 40 employees will work at the €1 million testing hub, which was opened on August 23.

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