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Nigerian Railway seeks new ticketing provider

An expression of interest has been launched by Nigerian Railways Corporation as it looks to find a new ticketing provider. 

New operators for USA-Mexico rail ferry

Freight operator Genesee & Wyoming has struck up a deal with Seacor Holdings to run the CG Railway in Mobile, Alabama, USA.

UK transport secretary ‘absolutely certain’ Class 707s have a future

The UK’s Secretary of State for Transport, Chris Grayling, says he is ‘absolutely certain’ that the South West route’s Class 707 Desiro City trains will be taken on by another operator.

Siemens’ success in USA

In recent decades, there has been a noticeable revival of rail in the US and Canada.

Vietnam Railways rewards contractor with new level crossing deal

Wegh Group has been awarded another "significant" contract for level crossing machines in Vietnam.

Celebrations as KiwiRail announces first post-quake service

Services are set to resume on the railway line between Picton and Christchurch for the first time since the devastating Kaikoura earthquake struck 10 months ago.

Taiwan awards Thales light rail contract

The French firm's contract covers signalling, communications and operation control centre systems for the new transit system in Akeng, in New Taipei City.

Lucknow inaugurates first metro line

Indian home minister Rajnath Singh and Uttar Pradesh state chief minister Yogi Adityanath have inaugurated the first phase of the Lucknow metro line.

Québec to build €298m underground train depot

Transport planners have announced that an underground train depot is to be built in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, to help increase the number of services in line with expected demand. The nearly C$440 million (around €298 million) depot will help metro...

Melbourne Metro Tunnel stations could be named after Game of Thrones locations

Forget Station McStationface, members of the public in Australia have been suggesting names for new Melbourne Metro Tunnel stations and Game of Thrones-inspired locations have proved popular choices.

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The Rail Academy becomes ORR-registered

The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has confirmed that The Rail Academy has been successful in its application...