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    Amtrak Southwest Chief derailment leaves three dead, multiple injured

     USA
    AMTRAK’s Southwest Chief train 4 traveling eastbound from Los Angeles to Chicago on June 27 derailed after striking a dump truck obstructing a level crossing in Missouri. Three people have died as a result of the accident, with multiple people injured.

    MxV Rail and GCRE sign collaboration agreement

     USA
    UNITED States-based MxV Rail, formerly known as Transportation Technology Center, Inc (TTCI), and Britain’s Global Centre of Rail Excellence (GCRE) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to work together to advance rail technology and innovation worldwide.

    Spain: industrial association pushes for rail freight lines reopening

     Europe
    The Industrial Engineering Association of Castille y Leon in Spain thinks rail lines and capacity could be better utilised for freight. At least, this seems to be the core message of the group’s demand to reopen existing rail freight lines in the region and connect them to European corridors “imminently”.

    Texas Central wins court battle over right to acquire land

     USA
    THE Texas Supreme Court has ruled in favour of Texas Central, confirming that the private company building a 379km high-speed line between Dallas and Greater Houston is legally an interurban electric railway company, and as such can exercise the right of eminent domain.

    Equality, diversity, and inclusion in rail

     UK
    There is an increased focus today on equality, diversity, and inclusivity (EDI) for employers, employees, and prospective employees.

    Lithuania scrutinises Kaliningrad’s transit slowdown after Moscow’s reaction

     Russian Rail News
    The Lithuanian government is again consulting with the EU Commission on implementing the fourth EU Sanctions package that includes a slow down of transit trains and goods on their way to Kaliningrad. This is after Moscow’s reaction, which highlighted that transit restrictions violate international agreements.

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    Devolution Derby – a race around the devolved administrations of Wales, Liverpool and Scotland3 hours ago in UK

    Universal makes tactical Avalon play4 hours ago in Victorian Rail News

    CFR launches trans-Carpathian route-modernisation4 hours ago in Europe

    Berlin railway line to get hydrogen-powered trains from Siemens4 hours ago in Europe

    Wireless monitoring for Great Western Railway fleet4 hours ago in Asian Rail News

    DfT paves the way for reinstatement of Northumberland line4 hours ago in UK

    Shake and brake earthquake safety system on test5 hours ago in USA

    Mongolia: Gobi coal exports poised to switch to rail6 hours ago in Asian Rail News

    Rail Operations Group begin ETCS testing between Aberystwyth and Shrewsbury on TfW Class 197s6 hours ago in UK

    COSCO makes port of Trieste its new rail hub on the way to Budapest6 hours ago in Europe

    ‘Shake and brake’ earthquake safety system on test6 hours ago in USA

    Atkins secures double contract wins to support transportation in Wales7 hours ago in UK

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