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September 27, 2012

World Railway News 27th September 2012

International Railway Journal

INTEREST was high in Linsinger's MG31 milling machine at InnoTrans which was on display for the first time at the outside track area.

NETHERLANDS Railways (NS) today announced it has begun due diligence into the possible acquisition of a 49% stake in The Hague Tramways (HTM) from the municipality of The Hague, which is currently the sole shareholder.

At the Hungarian Railways 2012 conference in Budapest on September 25, Hungarian State Railways (MÁV) general manager and president Mrs Ilona Dávid, who also acts as the president of Györ – Sopron Ebenfurth Railway (GySEV), announced that the two railways will shortly issue a joint invitation to tender for 48 new emus.

Renfe (SPAIN's state-owned train operator)  has announced that its proposed train leasing subsidiary will be allocated a fleet of 26 high-speed trains for lease to new operators entering the soon-to-be-liberalised high-speed market.


www.progressiverailroading.com US Railroad News

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  • MTA ridership surveys show improved satisfaction
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  • Former J.B. Hunt CMO Bergant wins IANA's Silver Kingpin Award
  • Metrolink prepares for more riders during 'Carmageddon II'
  • Rail supplier updates from Bombardier, Alstom, Railserve, Raildecks, Colo and Road & Rail (Sept. 27)


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