As Dubai wins the bid to host World Expo 2020, so has the importance to deliver a revolutionary and efficient transport and logistics systems.
Dubai has a long history of facilitating connections and pioneering new ideas and Dubai Expo 2020 is no different. It will provide a unique platform for leading rail companies to come together and deliver pioneering rail solutions.
Rail is now the key driver behind the government’s transport initiatives. The Ministry of Public Works and National Transport Authority are working in partnership with Middle East Rail for a second consecutive year to ensure they meet the world leaders in rail solutions.
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Companies from the following profiles are needed to support regional rail projects:
- Track infrastructure
- Rolling Stock
- Signaling & communication
- Operations & security
- Maintenance
- System integration
- Engineering/construction
- ICT
- Revenue management
- And more…
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Middle East Rail is the region’s largest rail exhibition attracting government, rail operators, transport authorities and world-class solution providers.
As maintenance becomes more of a priority in the region’s rail projects, the 9th annual Middle East Rail event is ideally positioned for buyers, sellers and maintenance experts to learn and do business.
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Ireland launches plan to fund Dublin rail transportation
Irish National Transport Authority has launched the Integrated Implementation Plan 2013-2018 to develop transportation in the Greater Dublin Area.
Egypt and China sign MoU for $800m railway project
Egypt's Ministry of Transportation has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Chinese Government, along with Aviation Industry Corporation of China, for the development of a new $800m railway project.
Construction begins on $22.5bn Riyadh Metro project
Construction on the $22.5bn Riyadh Metro project has started with digging work at five places in the city.
Network Rail reopens Dawlish railway
The UK's Network Rail has reopened the South West's main Dawlish rail link following completion of eight weeks of repair works.
HS2 Ltd joins rail industry body RSSB
Safety is paramount on the railways and the new north-south high speed rail network will very much build on the industry’s best practice. To ensure the highest safety measures are put in place as the project develops, HS2 Ltd is joining RSSB to benefit from the expertise on risk analysis, standards and research.
HS2 Ltd’s Technical Director, Andrew McNaughton said:
"This is another important step in the development of a world-class 21st century railway system that will bring huge benefits for the country. HS2 will free up much-needed space on our current network, shorten journey times between our biggest cities and deliver jobs and regeneration opportunities. It is one of our Strategic Requirements to design HS2 so that it will operate at a level of safety regarded as world-leading not just when it opens but throughout the century to come. The know-how of our colleagues, through RSSB, will be invaluable in securing this."
RSSB’s chief executive Chris Fenton said:
‘2026 may seem like a long way off, but the manner in which HS2’s infrastructure operates tomorrow needs to be considered today. Through RSSB, we can support HS2 in designing in safety and efficiency into its interfaces by providing access to industry’s shared knowledge base, data, analysis, standards, research, development and innovation as well as involving HS2 Ltd in tackling cross-industry challenges. I’m delighted to welcome HS2 Ltd into our membership.’
Becoming a member of RSSB means that HS2 Ltd links up with Network Rail, the train and freight operating companies, rolling stock leasing companies (ROSCOs) infrastructure contractors and suppliers in contributing to cross-industry collaboration to improve the rail system as a whole, as well as accessing a shared capacity to understand risk, guide standards and manage research, development and innovation.
The company joins the rail industry body in the ‘infrastructure manager’ category and it will be an opportunity to determine how the new rail link will work in practice while designing in critical characteristics such as safety.
HS2 Ltd is the company responsible for developing and promoting the UK’s new high speed rail network. Its current projection suggests construction of the London-Birmingham section could begin in 2017, with the route opening towards the end of 2026. Rail industry leaders see HS2 as a crucial contribution to increasing capacity for the railway and a long term investment in modernising the nation’s transport system.
Latest news on the Train Companies (Minimum Fares) Bill 2013-14
This Bill is expected to have its second reading debate on a date to be announced.
This Bill was presented to Parliament on 24 June 2013. This is known as the first reading and there was no debate on the Bill at this stage.
Summary of the Train Companies (Minimum Fares) Bill 2013-14
A Bill to require train companies to offer customers the cheapest available fare as a first option; and for connected purposes.
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Crossrail Tunnelling: TBM Victoria breaks through into Whitechapel.
Published on 7 Apr 2014
Crossrail's train tunnels are three quarters complete following the breakthrough of Victoria, one of the project's huge boring machines, into Whitechapel station.
The 150 metre long machine is named after Queen Victoria and began her journey at Limmo Peninsula in east London at the end of 2012. She broke into the huge underground space at Whitechapel where work is taking place 35 metres below the surface to create over a kilometre of new platform and passenger tunnels for the new Crossrail station.
During the second half of 2014, whilst tunnelling will continue, the project's focus will begin to shift to the substantial job of fitting out the stations and tunnels.
For more information visit www.crossrail.co.uk
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