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January 27, 2012

www.railwaygazette.com News Headlines. 27th January 2012

Etihad Rail signalling and telecoms contract
UAE: Ansaldo STS is to supply ETCS Level 2 signalling, automation and telecoms systems for the first phase of the national railway project.


Contractor takes over Country Regional Network
AUSTRALIA: Responsibility for maintenance and upgrading of the NSW regional rail network transfers to John Holland.


Moscow - Berlin Talgo agreement
RUSSIA: RZD and Patentes Talgo sign an agreement for the Spanish manufacturer work with the Russian Railway Research Institute to develop rolling stock for RZD.


GE Transportation announces 45% revenue growth
USA: Full-year revenue of $4·9bn has been announced by GE Transportation for 2011, up 45% on the previous year.


Ansaldo STS awarded Turkish ETCS contracts
TURKEY: Ansaldo STS is to supply ETCS Level 1 for upgrading the Gebze to Köseköy route as part of the Istanbul - Ankara high speed project.


CargoNet to launch Kristiansand - Stavanger shuttle
NORWAY: A shuttle service will transport containers and semi-trailers between Kristiansand and a recently-opened terminal near Stavanger.


Sharing BIM to cut whole-life costs
UK: Crossrail is to use the latest Building Information Management software to ensure consistent data and share design information across the £15bn project.



Bandirma - Menemen ERTMS contract
TURKEY: A joint venture of Invensys Rail and Fermak is to provide ETCS Level 2 for the 310 km line linking Bandirma with Menemen.

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