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June 25, 2012

World Railway News. 25th June 2012

International Railway Journal

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.

www.progressiverailroading.com US Railroad News

USDOT selects 47 projects for TIGER IV grant awards

Canadian freight-rail service review facilitator issues recommendations; CN urges feds to favor commercial solutions to service issues

New York City's MTA seeks real estate management proposals

Port of Tacoma projects container volume boost from new ocean carrier service

SFMTA's Muni fares to increase July 1

USDOT signs pact to share transportation stats with neighboring nations, provides funds for Amtrak station project

Santa Clara transit agency switches to smart card fare system

Rail supplier updates from NCC Construction, RailComm, Thales, Caterpillar, Kasgro and Cubic (June 25)


www.railway-technology.com Latest Headlines

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
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