THE vessel Clipper Amber docked in Durban on June 22, carrying 33 former QR National locomotives for reuse in Africa.
NETWORK Rail (NR) has approved the Comparon EPS modular polystyrene platform system developed by MegaTech Projects for use on the British mainline network
THE FIRST light rail line in the French city of Brest was officially inaugurated on June 23, in time for the maritime festival held in the city every four years.
BANGLADESH Railways (BR) has signed a $US 74m contract with Rites, India, for the supply of 16 1676mm-gauge diesel locomotives.
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Scotland unveils £5bn rail investment plan
The Scottish Government has unveiled plans to invest £5bn between 2014 and 2019 to improve rail infrastructure and services.
Australia's QR National awards WIRP rail loop contract to Abigroup
QR National has awarded a A$76m ($77m) contract to Abigroup for the A$900m (US$960m) Wiggins Island rail project (WIRP) in Australia.
Thales to deliver signalling solution to Port of Le Havre rail line in France
Thales has won a €2.1m turnkey contract from the Grand Port Maritime du Havre (GPMH) of France to equip the rail line to the Port 2000 intermodal terminal with PIVOS computer-based interlocking system.
Brazil to invest $6.7bn in four rail projects
Brazil is planning to invest BRL13.7bn ($6.7bn) to lay four railway lines in the south of the country.
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North East Railtours' Rail Tour from Berwick-upon-Tweed to Stratford-upon-Avon passes through Wilmcote on the return leg at 1620 headed by 47270 Swift, with another Class 47 bringing up the rear of the 8 coach train on the 23rd June 2012
Tyseley Steam Open Day 2012 featuring 5043, 4965, 6201, 46233, L94, 9600
(C) John Edkins on Steam Tube
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