International & UK Railway News Monday 28th October 2013

Iain McGeachin's Sunshine Express aims to travel by train over 50,000km around the world, only occasionally leaving the rails to fly over/sail across the blue bits on the map.

Progress so far......HERE

Iain has now completed the first leg of his trip around the world by train. Having reached India, Iain is taking a well deserved break before resuming his epic trip.
News on that front as it comes to hand.
Normal service will be resumed as soon as possible!!
Latest News.....

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Planning for the North American leg of the 100 Trains journey is now well under way. The trip will take place in December and January.

If you know anyone (a travel writer/blogger or photographer) who would like to join me on any of the US journeys, then please "share" this message with them. They can contact me directly at iain@100trains.com.
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The 100 Trains Project: The Americas.

The best railway journeys, and trains, in Canada and the United States of America.

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International Railway Journal

MASSACHUSETTS Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) has issued requests for proposals to replace the 44-year old trains on its Red Line and the 32-year old cars on its Orange Line ..

THE northern extension of Stockholm's Tvarbanan light rail line from Alvik to Solna was officially inaugurated on October 27.

TRAIN services have been disrupted by a severe storm with winds gusting at up to 159km/h which swept across southern England in the early hours of October 28 ..


www.progressiverailroading.com US News

O'Leary to succeed Aadnesen as Alaska Railroad's chief executive

Sound Transit kicks off public comment period for long-range transit expansion plan

NS locomotive shop in Virginia marks safety milestone

North County Transit District to issue RFP for Solana Beach station development

Three ports tout promising developments

SMART Transportation Division promotes four officers

SMART members ratify SEPTA agreement

TriMet MOW crews address service disruptions on Steel Bridge

www.railway-technology.com Updates

 DfT seeks new private operator for East Coast mainline
The British Department for Transport (DfT) has launched a competition to find a new private-sector operator for the 632km East Coast mainline, which links London, Peterborough, Doncaster, Leeds, York, Newcastle and Edinburgh. 

       
AECOM to provide services for 15 infrastructure projects in South Africa
AECOM Technology Corporation has been contracted to provide services for 15 separate infrastructure projects at locations around Cape Town, Postmasburg and Saldanha, in South Africa. 
       
Alstom contracted to upgrade Virgin's Pendolino fleet
Amtrak is expected to commence field testing of its new long-distance passenger rail cars in the final quarter of 2013, as production of the first rail cars units nears completion.. 
       
Serco to operate and maintain Dubai Metro until 2019
UK-based traffic management services provider Serco Group has extended its contract with the Dubai Government Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) until September 2019 to continue to operate and maintain the Dubai Metro.