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The acquisition of an additional eight five-car class 377/6 Electrostar emus from Bombardier for the Southern franchise, exercising an option from a contract for 130 vehicles signed in December 2011, has been approved by the UK Department for Transport (DfT).
VTG has achieved a 2.6% year-on-year increase in third quarter revenues (revenues reached €558.3m), defying the overall lack of growth in the European railfreight market.
IRISH RAIL (IE) made a loss of €20.9m in 2011- according to the company's newly-published annual report -and is unlikely to return to profitability until 2016.
www.progressiverailroading.com US Railroad News
NTSB's 'most wanted' list for 2013 includes PTC implementation
CSX opens relocated bulk transfer facility in Massachusetts
National Retail Federation: November appears promising for U.S. port volume despite Hurricane Sandy
Los Angeles transit agency begins utility work for Westside Subway Extension
Amtrak, NJ Transit to complete electrical substation repairs on Friday
Baltimore, Estonia ports forge formal cooperation pact
Rail supplier updates from Greenbrier, Siemens, VYCON, IntegriCo and Kelso (Nov. 15)
www.railway-technology.com Updates
SEPTA unveils energy action plan The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) has unveiled its first Energy Action Plan, which is aimed at reducing costs through increased efficiencies that could save the public transport operator around $2m a year.
Ansaldo wins signalling contract for Butler rail project in Western Australia
Ansaldo STS Australia has won a A$19.7m ($20.5m) signalling contract from Western Australia's Public Transport Authority (PTA) for the A$240m ($250.6m) Butler extension project.
Network Rail to start consultation on Manchester rail link
Network Rail will start a public consultation next week on its plans to build a new viaduct linking Victoria, Oxford Road and Piccadilly rail stations in Manchester, UK.
Masabi and MBTA launch first smartphone rail ticketing system in US
UK-based mobile ticketing developer Masabi and the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) have launched the US's first smartphone rail ticketing system in Boston.
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From gov.uk - We are currently seeking views on whether to transpose the requirements of 3 European directives on railway safety and interoperability so that these provisions are in force for the Channel Tunnel....
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From railwaygazette.com - UK: Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin officially opened new premises for the Rail Accident Investigation Branch on November 8.
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