HS2 and Dawlish are in the news today.. and mentioned in the same sentence, almost.
Pledge a 21st century solution to the Dawlish situation, or no HS2 support from the area's
MPs....is that a threat.. or a promise? And anyway, do we really need HS2, according to Total Rail?
Meanwhile, the Cambrian Line from Machynlleth to Barmouth reopens.. and hope remains for the electrification of the Calverdale Line...
And a nostalgic look at the Talyllyn Railway... a preserved line par excellence...
Read on...
Headlines:
Guest Post: We need rail capacity but is HS2 the answer? - Total Rail : Total Rail New
Ben Bradshaw: A 21st century rail line for the South West - or no HS2 support New
(Western Morning Star)
Sea level threat to force retreat of communities in Wales. (BBC News)
In Pictures: Archive photos show Dawlish railway's stormy past. (BBC News)
Can UK transport networks cope with floods?(BBC News)
Network Rail chooses Dawlish alternative route. (BBC News)
Network Rail 'in complete denial' over Dawlish sea wall.(Channel 4 News)
UK Weather: video from the recent UK storms and flooding. (BBC News)
HS2 Toton station could see the relocation of up to 600 jobs.(BBC News)
Machynlleth to Barmouth Cambrian rail service reopens(BBC News)
Network Rail agrees plan to improve rail punctuality. (BBC News)
London Marylebone:"On Time"
Look: Talyllyn Railway in 1968 and the present day. (Daily Post)
Hopes for rail line electrification despite setback.(Telegraph & Argus)
VIDEO: Rail workers refurbish iconic locomotive.(Doncaster Free Press)
Public input wanted on Alberta bullet-train (Edmonton Sun) New
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www.progressiverailroading.com US News New
Metrolink picks up additional funds for new low-emission locomotives
CP begins to transport frac sand to Victory Nickel's Alberta plant; UP to build frac sand unit-train facility in Texas with U.S. Silica
Four teams to compete for D.C. Silver Line rail yard, maintenance facility project
Genesee & Wyoming: Earnings up in 4Q, but income fell short of expectations
Portland port expects rebound in 2014; South Carolina ports earn emission-reduction award
Ontario to improve GO Transit's Etobicoke North Station
Operation Lifesaver Canada seeks nominees for 2014 Roger Cyr Award
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Anthony Foxx became the 17th United States Secretary of Transportation on July 2, 2013. In nominating him, President Obama said, "I know Anthony's experience will make him an outstanding Transportation Secretary. He's got the respect of his peers, mayors, and governors all across the country. And as a consequence, I think that he's going to be extraordinarily effective."
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www.railway-technology.com New
| Bombardier secures new order for Cityrunner trams from Linz Rail technology provider Bombardier Transportation has won its fifth contract worth $26m from Linz Transport Authority to supply additional six Flexity 100% low-floor trams called Cityrunners. GB Railfreight to buy new locos from Electro-Motive Diesel and Europorte The UK's GB Railfreight (GBRf) is procuring new locomotives from Electro-Motive Diesel (EMD) and Europorte, a subsidiary of Groupe Eurotunnel, to support growth and boost its existing fleet. Network Rail agrees five-year plan with ORR Network Rail has agreed with the Office of Rail Regulation (ORR) to spend £38bn in maintaining, renewing and improving the network of Britain's railway over the next five years. Rotterdam Transport Authority orders additional Bombardier Flexity Swift LRVs The Rotterdam Transport Authority (RET) has placed a third order with Bombardier Transportation to deliver 16 additional Flexity Swift light rail vehicles (LRVs). |
International Railway Journal New VOTERS in Switzerland have approved by a majority of 62% the so-called Faif project to invest SFr 6.4bn ($US 7.1bn) in maintaining and upgrading the national rail network. SPAIN's Ministry of Public Works (Fomento) has approved €280m of funding to equip the under-construction Grenada – Antequera high-speed line, enabling infrastructure manager Adif to invite tenders. THE board of Russian Railways (RZD) has decided to sell half of its 50% holding in airport express train operator Aeroexpress which it acquired in 2008. UNION Pacific's (UP) board of directors have approved a 2014 capital spending plan of approximately $US 3.9bn, an increase of around $US 300m from 2013. LINZ Linien, Austria, has awarded a €19m contract to Bombardier for six Flexity LRVs to be delivered in mid-2015 for operation on an extension to Traun PROINVERSIÓN, Peru's private investment promotion agency, has prequalified three consortia for the $US 6.5bn construction, operation and maintenance contract for Lima Metro Line 2, a 35km east-west underground line that will connect the district of Ate Vitarte with the city centre and Callao on the Pacific coast. |
Other News New
Bangkok metro projects face mixed outlook - Railway Gazette
Kochi metro agrees French loan - Railway Gazette
Swiss voters back long-term rail funding plan - Railway Gazette
GWR - Gloucestershire's mainline heritage railway - First coach enters new Winchcombe paint shop
Northern Rail - News - Great Goodbye brightens up freezing February
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