The UK government continues to emphasize the positive benefits of HS2 via the Growth Taskforce report...But still there are those who question the need for the project, and who ask (tongue in cheek?) whether HS2, by not being "joined up" with HS1, is in breach of EU law. We'll see how far that argument goes....probably to Brussels and back!
Crewe still advances its claim to be the location for the HS2 academy...but the south west will be disappointed that HS2 will not even benefit the region by its not being guaranteed "hand me down" rolling stock and locomotives.... should HS2 proceed....
The Welsh Valleys are heating up over the electrification funding.... but good news regarding the arrest of 4 men for Newport cable theft.
Is California dreaming about high speed rail... or will it be a nightmare for the taxpayer?
But Bucharest and Constanta can more than dream about a high speed connection.....
Some designers have a dream....more a vision....of future rail travel.. a VERTICAL high speed rail station....Now that is a dream......
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Lord Deighton, Chairman of the HS2 Growth Taskforce, sets out how HS2 has the potential to be transformational, with significant benefits, but that there's a need to ensure the UK is ready.
Edinburgh Waverley
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Régiolis trains approved for use in France.(IRJ)
Den Haag orders more Siemens Avenio trams - Railway Gazette
Railways Africa
Transnet announced details on 17 March of its R50 billion order for 1,064 new locomotives – the biggest for motive power ever placed. The open tender process was initiated in early 2012. For various reasons – but principally to ensure delivery in three years – four different manufacturers are to undertake manufacture and supply.
LOCO ORDER DETAILS
The new locomotives ordered for Transnet Freight Rail are to be supplied by the following: • Diesel-electrics: GE is to supply 233 ES40Aci Evolution series (for R7.1 bn), and there are to be 323 CNR 3.3MW models (for R7.8bn). • Dual-voltage (3kV DC and 25kV AC) electrics: Bombardier to deliver 240 Traxx Africa units - See more HERE
MINISTER CONFIRMS GAUTRAIN EXTENSIONS
South African minister of transport Dipuo Peters, speaking at a post state-of-the-nation media briefing in Cape Town, was quoted saying: “In 2006, we commenced with the construction of the Gautrain rapid rail link connecting Tshwane, Ekurhuleni and Johannesburg. The current daily passenger trip number stands at more than 50,000 on weekdays. - See more HERE
€125 MILLION LOAN FOR NEW EGYPTIAN STOCK
The European Bank for Restructuration and Development (EBRD) is to lend the Egyptian government €125 million. The money is to be used to acquire six new “energy-efficient” passenger trainsets for the Egyptian National Railways (ENR). These additions to the fleet will assist the railway in addressing overcrowding problems, notably on the Cairo-Alexandria route.
TANZANIA TO UPGRADE TANGA-ARUSHA RAILWAY
The Tanzanian government’s Reli Assets Holding Company (Rahco) has briefed consultants COWI Tanzania Limited to undertake full environmental and social impact assessments for upgrading the dormant railway linking Arusha in the north of the country to the port of Tanga.
ZTE COMMUNICATIONS FOR NIGERIA’S RAILWAY
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Tuesday 1st April 2014. 9 pm
The brutal use of British prisoners of war by the Japanese to build a railway linking Thailand to Burma in 1943 was one of the worst atrocities of the Second World War. For the first time in 70 years, British POWs and their Japanese captors, many now in their nineties, open their hearts to tell the story of what really happened on the 'Death Railway'. Alongside the extraordinary experiences and stories of survival told by the British, their Japanese guards tell of different horrors of war, some never disclosed before.
Exploring how they have survived the terrible memories, this is an often inspiring story that many of these men have waited a long time to tell. What emerges is a warm and emotional journey through the lives of men from different sides reflecting on a terrible event that still haunts them.
A vision of the future................!
Full story..and pictures....HERE
Safety has always been a crucial issue, but measures have advanced over time. We speak to TUV Rheinland to learn how data analytics is evolving to help reduce the risk of derailments and other accidents.
We also find out how integrating fleet communication systems can benefit onboard management and ask Transport Scotland about the future of the Caledonian Sleeper franchise with a new franchise holder due to start its 15-year term in April 2015.
Moreover, we take a look at four new stations and refurbishment projects that are currently under construction in Scotland, profile the biggest metro networks in the world and explore the new Metro de Quito underground mass transit system under construction in Ecuador.
US-based railcar operator GATX Corporation has purchased GE Capital Rail Services' North American per diem boxcar fleet, consisting of more than 18,500 boxcars, in a deal worth $340m.
Deutsche Bahn and Etihad Rail sign JV
A Deutsche Bahn (DB) subsidiary and Etihad Rail, UAE's national railway network, have signed a joint venture (JV) agreement to operate and maintain the new 264km freight line from Ruwais to Shah and Habshan in the country.
Alstom secures AMEC permit for Régiolis train sets from France's EPSF
French transport group Alstom has secured the Authorisation for Commercial Use (AMEC) permit for its Régiolis train sets from the French Public Rail Safety organisation (EPSF).
Welsh Government to fund access improvements at five railway stations
The Welsh Government has launched a £12m scheme to fund the access improvements at five railway stations in Wales.
CN bolsters safety management system to better prevent haz-mat accidents
DART accelerates DFW station's opening day
CSX: Opening date for Florida terminal, state honors for Ohio terminal
PANYNJ to pilot weekend ferry service for PATH riders
Two grade separation projects advance in L.A. area
New Congressman Jolly named to House transportation committee
Rail supplier updates from Timken, Amsted, Alstom, REMSA, VTG and Holland (March 26)
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An interview with Eurotech webinar speaker David Barrett-Hague
Eurotransport caught up with David Barrett-Hague at Eurotech and had a chance to ask him a few questions about Eurotech and the upcoming people counting webinar.
Stuart Spriggs HSQE Director, VolkerRail Ltd.
John Abbott Director of National Programmes, RSSB
Heritage News
gov.uk - The Intercity Express Programme (IEP) will provide the infrastructure, rolling stock and franchise changes needed to support growth and improvements on some of Britain’s busiest intercity rail routes...
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