International Railway Journal is the global publication for rail industry professionals, covering all aspects of the world's railways.
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Jun 12
The Czech Republic has revised plans for the deployment of ETCS across the national railway network, focusing implementation on TEN-T corridors and primary main lines. railjournal.com/news/czech-e…
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First version of the network statement for Rail Baltica provides prospective operators with key details of the new standard-gauge line to connect the three Baltic states with Poland railjournal.com/news/rail-ba…
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The French government has proposed new ambitious plans for rail infrastructure maintenance and renewals to meet growing demand for passenger and freight services. railjournal.com/freight/sncf…
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The United States Department of Transportation (USDOT), together with Amtrak and Penn Transformation Partners (PTP), has unveiled the designs for the redevelopment of New York’s Penn Station. railjournal.com/regions/nort…
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As Capacity Management Regulation enters force, a coalition of industry bodies wants quick adoption of the European Railway Platform (ERP), which will represent operators in discussions over future capacity allocation, a key component of the new regulation railjournal.com/freight/euro…
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A coalition of industry bodies is calling on the European Commission (EC) to swiftly adopt the European Railway Platform (ERP), an essential component for delivery of the reforms to capacity allocation and traffic management. railjournal.com/policy/europ…
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South African private rail freight operator Traxtion has successfully concluded an $US 86m equity capital raise to support its previously announced $US 210m rolling stock investment programme. railjournal.com/regions/afri…
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Jun 10
Siemens Mobility has launched the latest version of its successful Vectron locomotive, the Vectron X, during a ceremony in Munich. railjournal.com/freight/siem…
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The Belgian government has approved SNCB's three-year transport plan, which will increase overall service frequencies by 3%. railjournal.com/news/sncb-se…
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The Department for Transport (DfT) has published a timetable of upcoming milestones as it progresses towards the introduction of Great British Railways (GBR) in 2027. railjournal.com/news/british…
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Jun 9
The Hauts-de-France region has awarded SNCF Passenger a contract to operate a major group of TER regional services from December 2027. railjournal.com/news/sncf-wi…
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Alstom has chosen the site for a new maintenance facility in Delaware to serve Amtrak's new-generation Acela fleet. railjournal.com/news/alstom-…
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The government of Peru has approved a $US 3.89bn investment programme to modernise metro Line 1 in Lima. railjournal.com/news/us-4bn-…
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Porterbrook has officially opened Britain’s first electrified testing loop at the Long Marston Rail Innovation Centre in central England. railjournal.com/news/electri…
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The DAC4EU pilot project to demonstrate, test and prove the digital automatic coupler (DAC) for rail freight operation in Europe has concluded after six years of laboratory and cross-border testing. railjournal.com/technology/e…
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Saudi Arabian Railways (SAR) has issued a tender for design consultancy services for the 672km Saudi section of the GCC network. railjournal.com/freight/saud…
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A new rolling stock leasing company has been established to purchase high-speed and regional trains for Poland's Port Polska project. railjournal.com/news/cpk-est…
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Spain is moving forward with replacing the country’s long-standing modal-based investigation structure, including the Railway Accident Investigation Commission (CIAF), with a new centralised body. railjournal.com/news/spain-r…
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Jun 5
The California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) has awarded a major tracklaying and railways systems contract to Kiewit, Stacey Witbeck and Herzog. railjournal.com/passenger/hi…
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The Dutch government has approved the introduction of the Nederlands Ticket, a discounted summer rail pass offering unlimited off-peak rail travel across the Netherlands for €49 per month. railjournal.com/passenger/ma…
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