FRENCH National Railways (SNCF) unveiled its financial results for the first half of 2012 on July 26, with group revenues rising 3.1% year-on-year to €16.8bn, despite further retrenchment in its freight activities.
ETIHAD Rail, the developer of the UAE's planned 1200km national rail network, has issued invitations to tender for the first three contracts for the second phase of the project.
The Qatar Foundation has awarded Siemens a turnkey contract worth more than €100m to build and equip the 11.5km light rail line that will link Education City with the Doha Metro..
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LaHood announces expansion of transportation project finance fund
USDOT awards funds for Kentucky bridges and Alaska trackwork, extends university research program grants
Seattle port gains more super-size cranes; Georgia ports set annual cargo records
APTA names SEPTA 'Outstanding Public Transportation System' for 2012
Metrorail Orange Line opens to Miami International Airport
Kansas City Southern participates in frac sand summit
New York's MTA recognizes its subsidiaries' safety efforts
CSX donates last section of High Line to New York City
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EBRD to fund Dnepropetrovsk metro line extension in Ukraine
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has agreed to provide a €152m loan to Ukraine to finance the extension of the first metro line in the city of Dnepropetrovsk.
UK DfT invites bids for new Great Western franchise
The UK Department for Transport (DfT) has invited tenders for the next Great Western franchise, which will run for 15 years.
Taiwan High Speed Rail to start construction of three new stations
Taiwan High Speed Rail Corporation (THSRC) is planning to start construction of new high-speed rail stations in Miaoli, Changhua and Yunlin counties.
Amtrak to upgrade Washington Union Station
US rail operator Amtrak has announced plans to invest between $6.5bn and $7.5bn for the renovation of Washington Union Station to cater for future high-speed, intercity and commuter rail service growth.
Rail 30: Rethinking Commuter Rail.....
As coverage in this edition of RAIL highlights, commuter rail in such places as Orlando, the Mountain West and Minneapolis-St. Paul has evolved beyond the traditional suburbs-to-city center role of commuter rail to connect communities and regions with service that includes off-peak and even weekend runs and with increased frequency of service. The use of existing rights-of-way and corridors -- typically purchased from freight railroads -- is a hallmark of the modern commuter rail revitalization. These modern commuter rail systems save significantly from the costs of building their own infrastructure. Additionally, owning the corridors allows these passenger rail systems to ensure their services take precedence over other operations along the line, and to develop a steady stream of income from freight operators seeking to use the corridor.
From: PANAMINT CINEMA
“The Definitive West
Highland Film Collection”
To all those who have a love of steam locomotion in general,
and the West Highland line in particular, then this latest addition to
Panamint’s catalogue will be a must-buy!
1. “West Highland”.
(1960 b/w)The director, John Gray,
was a member of the 1930’s GPO Film Unit, famously responsible for the iconic
“Night Mail” (1932). The similarities in style abound, but the BBC Radiophonic
Workshop trademark sounds (remember Dr Who!!) place this in the 1960s…which it
is!!
A delightful encapsulation of a day on the line, capturing
the line’s character, and the human interest as evidenced in the work of footplate crew, station staff….and all in digitally re-mastered black
and white.
2. “A Line For All Seasons” 1980.(Colour)
With its breathtaking photography, stunning sequences and vivid imagery of
Scottish landscape in all its rugged grandeur..(especially Rannoch Moor…..and
the recreation of the historic walking of the proposed route by key personnel who narrowly avoid a disastrous
fate when caught out by the sudden deterioration in the weather) this is a
worthy addition to the West Highland’s legacy.
3. A 1939(b/w) tribute ,”West of Inverness”,
narrated by McDonald Hobley, to the hardy remaining inhabitants of remote areas
in Scotland’s beautifully rugged west…where
time seems to have stood still.. and future hopes, and population growth,
depend on tourism.
The essential public service provided by the 3 daily trains
is emphasized ..and seen to be
priceless…
4. “The Line to Skye”
(1973,colour) The important role of the railway ..and the Isle of Skye.
Romantic and practical, this beautifully filmed piece invites us to go there
..now!
To obtain your
copy……..go to
http://www.panamint.co.uk/acatalog/West-Highland.html
Great British Railway Journeys - Series 2 - 23. Oban to Corrour (with Michael Portillo)
Michael discovers how trains spread the word about Oban whisky, hears about the heroic struggle to build a railway across the desolate Rannoch Moor, and visits Corrour, one of the favourite shooting estates of the Victorian political elite.
This episode is available on the BBC iPlayer until 5th August 2012
The Friends of the West Highland Lineswww.westhighlandline.org.uk.
The Friends of the West Highland Lines promote development of the train services through the West Highlands. We want high quality trains, more frequent services, through tickets and reliable connections with ferries and local buses. Better transport for local people and visitors will increase accessibility and benefit the economy of the Highlands.
The Friends publish a magazine, West Highland News Plus, three times per year containing the latest news, photographs and historical articles covering the WEST HIGHLAND LINES, plus the SCOTRAIL NETWORK, and ON THE WATERFRONT ferry news. This is free to members of the Society. Members can also attend our AGM which is normally held in the spring at locations on the West Highland Lines. The range of guest speakers over the years have given interesting insights into the operation and organisation of rail transport through the rugged countryside of the West Highlands. See the News Section for the latest information.
Day Trip to Oban- Direct from Edinburgh
Sunday service launched 25 July
ScotRail is to launch a Sunday train service for day trippers to Oban from Edinburgh, Linlithgow and Polmont over six weeks this summer.
The service has been welcomed by VisitScotland.
It will start on Sunday 25 July and run each Sunday until 29 August inclusive.
The service is timed to give passengers five hours in the West Highland town and designed to appeal to people in Edinburgh and West Lothian who would love a day out in Oban – without taking the car.
The train will leave Edinburgh Waverley at 0810 and arrive back in the capital at 2107.
More details here on the ScotRail website.....
Great British Railway Journeys - Series 2 - 23. Oban to Corrour (with Michael Portillo)
Michael discovers how trains spread the word about Oban whisky, hears about the heroic struggle to build a railway across the desolate Rannoch Moor, and visits Corrour, one of the favourite shooting estates of the Victorian political elite.
This episode is available on the BBC iPlayer until 5th August 2012
The Friends of the West Highland Lineswww.westhighlandline.org.uk.
The Friends of the West Highland Lines promote development of the train services through the West Highlands. We want high quality trains, more frequent services, through tickets and reliable connections with ferries and local buses. Better transport for local people and visitors will increase accessibility and benefit the economy of the Highlands.
The Friends publish a magazine, West Highland News Plus, three times per year containing the latest news, photographs and historical articles covering the WEST HIGHLAND LINES, plus the SCOTRAIL NETWORK, and ON THE WATERFRONT ferry news. This is free to members of the Society. Members can also attend our AGM which is normally held in the spring at locations on the West Highland Lines. The range of guest speakers over the years have given interesting insights into the operation and organisation of rail transport through the rugged countryside of the West Highlands. See the News Section for the latest information.
Day Trip to Oban- Direct from Edinburgh
Sunday service launched 25 July
ScotRail is to launch a Sunday train service for day trippers to Oban from Edinburgh, Linlithgow and Polmont over six weeks this summer.
The service has been welcomed by VisitScotland.
It will start on Sunday 25 July and run each Sunday until 29 August inclusive.
The service is timed to give passengers five hours in the West Highland town and designed to appeal to people in Edinburgh and West Lothian who would love a day out in Oban – without taking the car.
The train will leave Edinburgh Waverley at 0810 and arrive back in the capital at 2107.
More details here on the ScotRail website.....
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