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August 29, 2013

International & UK Railway News Thursday 29th August 2013



International Railway Journal

HOHENZOLLERN Railways (HzL) has won the tender to continue to operate stopping services on the 87.5km line between Tübingen and Sigmaringen, south of Stuttgart.

MASS Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA), which owns Bangkok's metro network, has approved construction of the 21.6km Brown Line for an estimated Baht 45bn ($US 1.45bn).

GERMAN Rail (DB) has exercised an option worth €214m from a 2008 contract with Bombardier for 18 double-deck emus for regional operations in Germany.Bombardier will supply three four-car and 15 six-car Twindexx Vario double-deck emus...


www.progressiverailroading.com US News


  • Shuster: Transportation investment is tied to the nation's economic competitiveness
  • Intermodal, domestic coal and petroleum products will help propel U.S. rail traffic through year's end, Baird says
  • BNSF, McKay TransCold to launch refrigerated service next year
  • Alaska Railroad seeks CEO applicants
  • GO Transit to open new parking structure, station in Mississauga
  • WTS praises Feinberg's appointment as USDOT chief of staff
  • BNSF details capital projects slated for Kansas, Missouri
  • Rail supplier news from Siemens, Bombardier, DB Netz, SYSTRA and IRSE (Aug. 29)
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    www.railway-technology.com Updates




    Louis Berger-Hill joint venture wins Riyadh metro project management contract
    A joint venture of Louis Berger and Hill International has secured a $265m contract from the Arriyadh Development Authority (ADA) to offer project management and construction management services for the new $22bn automated metro system in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. 

           
    UK rail operators asked to use 'traffic light' overcrowding warning system
    The UK government has requested that all train operating companies publish service-by-service overcrowding information on their timetables to allow passengers to make informed decisions about when they travel. 

           
    Siemens to support SBB's rail traffic management system
    Siemens has secured a €260m contract from Swiss federal railway operator SBB to support and further develop its Iltis traffic management system. 

           
    Five consortiums bid for $15bn Oman Rail project management
    Five international engineering and consulting groups have submitted technical proposals to provide project management consultancy (PMC) services for the construction of Oman's OMR6bn ($15bn) national railway network.
     



     
    Shedmaster Railway News

    Gamla Uppsala double tracking gets underway - Railway Gazette

    Perth light rail funding - Railway Gazette


    World Heritage & Railway News

    GWR - Gloucestershire's mainline heritage railway - Monster Moves on Channel 5

    Diesel Gala 7th & 8th September | The UK's Only Main Line Heritage Railway

    Restored pre-war teak carriage arrives at the North Yorkshire Moors Railway | North Yorkshire Moors Railway :: A steam train adventure through the stunning Yorkshire Moors


    Railway Engineering News

    Rail market was rigged - Railway Gazette

    Railway Gazette | The Capacity Challenge (video)

    Chamber dismisses HS2 grand folly claim « Express & Star

    High-Speed Rail Dispute Goes to U.K. Supreme Court in October - Bloomberg





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