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Study finds C$1.7bn undersea rail tunnel the most attractive option for Labrador-Newfoundland link
The recommendation draws on new geological research, innovations in tunnel technology and other factors but echoes advice made in a 2004 pre-feasibility which also assessed a link across the Strait of Belle Isle.
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Record-breaking 1.8km-long grain train in Australia
A 1.8km-long freight train delivered more than 9,000 tonnes of wheat to a grain terminal in Western Australia on April 19 - the longest and largest grain train ever operated in the country.
ProRail tests ‘crossing aid’ to boost safety at level crossings in the Netherlands
Older and less mobile pedestrians are set to benefit from a new level crossing aid that has been trialled in the city of Haarlem, the Netherlands.
Canadian National to lease 350 new wagons by end of 2018
CN said that the wagons are being obtained to meet a growing demand in forest products and metals business from customers across North America.
GWR plans rollout of tri-mode trains
Great Western Railway (GWR) has done a deal with leasing company Porterbrook to run tri-mode trains on its London and Thames Valley services.
Hitachi ships TransPennine Express’s first Class 802 from Japan
The first of TransPennine Express’s new Class 802 trains has left Kasada, Japan for the UK.
In two months time the Hitachi-built train, which has been dubbed the 'Nova 1' by the British operator, will...
Trenitalia’s first Rock train leaves Hitachi Rail Italy factory
The first of Italy's new Rock train class has left Hitachi Rail Italy's factory in Pistoia to begin testing.
GB Railfreight awards Class 92 locomotive maintenance deal to Alstom
These locomotives will be maintained at Alstom's Wembley depot for the next 12 years.
Gannett Fleming/WSP joint venture to support light rail project in North Carolina
A Gannett Fleming/WSP joint venture has been appointed to act as the construction management consultant on the planned Durham and Orange counties’ light rail project.
Green Cargo orders additional Softronic locomotives
Swedish freight operator Green Cargo has ordered six new Transmontana locomotives from Romanian manufacturer Softronic.
Keltbray Group to form electrification JV in pursuit of works in Canada
Should the JV secure work in Canada it will take Keltbray overseas for the first time.
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ProRail tests ‘crossing aid’ to boost safety at level crossings in...
Older and less mobile pedestrians are set to benefit from a new level crossing aid that has been trialled in the city of Haarlem, the Netherlands.
