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Bombardier backs revitalisation of Tanzania-Zambia railway

The 1,860km railway connects Zambia - a landlocked nation in southern Africa - to the seaport of Dar es Salaam in Tanzania and is operated by the Tanzania-Zambia Railway.

Economic benefits of HS1 revealed as high-speed line turns 10

HS1 Ltd has assessed the economic impact of the UK’s first high-speed line as it approaches a milestone 10th year.

Construction of Adelaide tram extension to begin in weeks

Engineers will work around the clock, seven days a week, to minimise disruptions to Adelaide, but the tram network will not be affected.

Leaders prepare to pull the trigger on India’s bullet train

Work is to begin on India's first high-speed rail project - known as the Indian Bullet Train - thanks to financial and technical support from Japan.

Singapore’s Circle Line extension civils contracts awarded

Singapore's Land Transport Authority (LTA) has awarded the first three civils contracts for the Circle Line 6 (CCL6) extension project.

Metronet given $1.34bn boost in Australia

The Government of Western Australia has allocated $1.34 billion from its 2017-18 budget for Metronet, to expand Perth's rail network.

First for CRRC in Sao Paulo

On September 1, CRRC Sifang signed a contract with authorities in Sao Paulo for eight eight-car metro trains (64 in total), CRRC's first metro order in the Brazilian city.

Nigerian Railway seeks new ticketing provider

An expression of interest has been launched by Nigerian Railways Corporation as it looks to find a new ticketing provider. 

New operators for USA-Mexico rail ferry

Freight operator Genesee & Wyoming has struck up a deal with Seacor Holdings to run the CG Railway in Mobile, Alabama, USA.

UK transport secretary ‘absolutely certain’ Class 707s have a future

The UK’s Secretary of State for Transport, Chris Grayling, says he is ‘absolutely certain’ that the South West route’s Class 707 Desiro City trains will be taken on by another operator.

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GB Railfreight names train after hero signaller Bill Taylor

Logistics operator GB Railfreight yesterday named a locomotive after Signaller Bill (Willie) Taylor, 40 years to the day after...