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September 12, 2012

World Railway News 12th September 2012

International Railway Journal

JUST DAYS after Zambia's president announced a review of the Railway Systems of Zambia (RSZ) concession, the government has announced it will revoke the contract with New Limpopo Bridge Projects Investment..

PUBLIC consultation has begun in Paris on the first section of the ambitious Grand Paris automated express metro network, which will eventually encircle the city with four new lines linking the suburbs.

THE Algerian Railway Agency (Anserif) has awarded Estel, a joint venture of Algerian National Railways (SNTF) and Siemens, a contract to supply ERTMS equipment for the new line between Ajelfa and Laghouat.

www.progressiverailroading.com US Railroad News

Mica: Report highlights Amtrak's failure to compete

CSX, Maryland DOT identify potential Baltimore site for smaller intermodal facility

Sen. Boxer calls on House Speaker Boehner to restore transportation funds

Metrolink marks first test of positive train control system

New Jersey provides grant for Salem County rail rehab; Grafton and Upton starts second part of track upgrade

League of Railway Industry Women names IDMC's DeLeon 'Woman of the Year'

Traffic tumbled for Genesee & Wyoming in August

Saratoga & North Creek boosted passenger boardings in August


www.railway-technology.com Latest Updates

Ansaldo STS wins Rio Tinto signalling contract in Australia
Ansaldo STS Australia has won a new €65.1m contract to deliver signalling, communications and transmission systems for Rio Tinto's heavy haul Rail Capacity Enhancement Project 353 (RCE353) for its Pilbara operations in Western Australia.       

                   
Three consortia submit proposals for Ottawa light rail project
The City of Ottawa in Canada has received submissions from three consortia, Ottawa Transit Partners, Rideau Transit Group and Rideau Transit Partners, to design, build, finance and maintain the C$2.1bn Ottawa Light Rail Transit (OLRT) project.       

                   
ViWaS railfreight research project launched in Europe
Representatives of ten European rail, logistics and research organisations have collaborated to launch a research and development project in Hannover, Germany, that aims to improve the performance of single-wagonload railfreight operations in Europe.       

                   
Amtrak opens new Niantic River Bridge
US rail operator Amtrak has opened a new railway bridge to replace the 105-year-old movable Niantic River Bridge in East Lyme, Connecticut, US.



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