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POWER station operator Drax has unveiled Britain's first purpose-built biomass hopper which, at nearly 18.9m over buffers, is also one of the longest single wagons to operate in regular service on the British network.
THE Philippines' transport secretary Mr Joseph Emilio Abaya has told the domestic media that after three postponements, the four consortia which have prequalified for the contract to extend Line LRT-1 to Bacoor in Cavite will finally submit their bids on August 15.
ARRIYADH Development Authority (ADA) announced the winning bidders on July 28 for three design and build contracts worth almost $US 21bn for the construction of a 176.7km six-line automated metro network in the Saudi capital..
ATHENS Metro began commercial operations on July 26 on the 5.5km southern extension of Metro Line 2 from Aghios Dimitrios to Elliniko.
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Crossrail secures additional funding for Woolwich station fit-out project
The UK Department for Transport (DfT) and Transport for London (TfL) have given the green light to Crossrail to commence work on Woolwich station, following a £54m funding agreement for the project.
Australia allocates dedicated radio spectrum for rail industry
The Australian Government has allocated dedicated radio spectrum for rail networks in the 1,800MHz band, which will allow more trains to run with greater frequency.
DCA to design interior for Hitachi's super express trains
UK-based product design consultancy DCA Design International is designing the interiors of its new Super Express Trains, supplied by Hitachi Rail Europe, as part of the government's £5.8bn Intercity Express Programme (IEP).
Deal signed for €1.5bn Emmerich-Oberhausen line upgrade
Germany's Ministry of Transport and Deutsche Bahn (DB) have signed a €1.5bn agreement to fund an upgrade of the 73km line between the Dutch border at Emmerich and Oberhausen.
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Five new members appointed to the board of the British Transport Police Authority (GOV.UK)
The appointment of 5 new board members to the British Transport Police Authority (BTPA) was announced by Transport Minister Simon Burns today (29 July 2013), strengthening the effectiveness of the authority.
The new board members will take up their appointments from September for an initial term of 4 years, representing the interests of railway service providers, those travelling by rail and passengers in Wales.
The BTPA was established in 2004 to enhance the public accountability of the British Transport Police, by setting its targets and allocating funding for its budget.
Rail Minister Simon Burns said:
Stella Thomas, who will represent the interests of passengers in Wales, is currently co-opted by the Welsh government Transport Minister to the Public Transport Users Committee for Wales. She is an experienced rail passenger representative and professional bilingual (English and Welsh) trainer in customer service.The calibre of these new appointments is extremely high and I look forward to seeing them bolster the work of the authority, particularly when representing those rail passengers.
Catherine Crawford, who will represent the interests of those travelling by rail, is a former Chief Executive of the Metropolitan Police Authority, a post she held for 10 years. She is currently retired and has over 12 years experience in the transport industry.
Andrew Pollins, Dominic Booth and Mark Phillips will represent the interests of service providers. Andrew has several years of experience in the transport industry and is currently the Director of Finance for London Underground and rail.
Dominic has been the Managing Director of Abellio Transportation Group since 2007 and has several years of experience in the transport industry. He has fulfilled several roles as Chairman and Managing Director at a number of train companies and possesses a successful track record in both public and private sector environments.
Mark is currently the Bid Director for National Express’s Crossrail bid. He has 26 years experience in the rail industry including being a Deputy Managing Director and Operations Director for National Express East Anglia.
Bombardier Announces Sponsorship of The Millennial Trains Project (www.bombardier.com)
Rail technology leader Bombardier Transportation announced today its sponsorship of The Millennial Trains Project (MTP). Founded in 2012, MTP leads crowdfunded transcontinental train journeys to empower enterprising and civic-minded Millennials, aged 18 to 34, to advance new ideas that benefit local communities. The sponsorship will support the inaugural MTP train journey across the United States from August 8 to 17, 2013. During stops in San Francisco, Salt Lake City, Denver, Omaha, Chicago, Pittsburgh and Washington, D.C., 20 Millennial entrepreneurs will execute projects of their own design that benefit, serve and inspire others in each locality.
Bombardier is shaping The Evolution of Mobility by creating advanced mobility solutions that provide safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible rail travel. The mission of MTP is reflected in Bombardier’s commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility and to responsible citizenship in the areas of education, environment and entrepreneurship. Over the course of the 10-day journey, MTP participants will explore innovative solutions for sustainable transportation, renewable energy technologies, and improving access to higher education, among many others.
“What pioneering aspirations and initiatives will define our generation? This question is the driving force behind The Millennial Trains Project,” said Patrick Dowd, CEO and founder of The Millennial Trains Project. “Long before the internet brought the world to our fingertips, trains served as vehicles of discovery, connection, and economic opportunity. On a train journey this August, with the support of Bombardier, a group of Millennials will explore what it means to be a pioneer in the digital age by breaking new ground and connecting with diverse communities across the country.”
“Just as Bombardier is creating better ways to move the world with its groundbreaking rail products and services, MTP participants will be generating and implementing better ways to move the world through their individual projects,” added Robert Furniss, Vice President, Bombardier Transportation North America. “What better way to connect with and learn from each other, and with communities across the country, than on a train journey? We look forward to learning from the insights of MTP’s young entrepreneurs.”
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