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    • Western Sydney Airport driverless metro project receives approval

    The New South Wales (NSW) government has granted planning approval for the Sydney Metro – Western Sydney Airport driverless metro project.
    New South Wales Rail News

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    Network Rail constructs first beaver tunnel in Scotland

     UK
    Network Rail has built the first beaver tunnel under the Highland Main Line in Scotland to help protected species move under the railway.

    Duke steam locomotive receives boiler at the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway

     Railway Preservation
    1944-built steam loco Austerity ‘The Duke’ has had its boiler fitted after a number of years undergoing work.

    Recent highlights from The Railway Heritage Trust

     UK
    We proudly support the fantastic work of the Railway Heritage Trust (RHT).

    Mobile terminal touts import access to coveted Midwest destinations

     USA
    APM Terminals Mobile in Alabama is putting a spotlight on its freight rail capacity to handle imported goods from the Gulf Coast to Chicago and other popular Midwestern destinations.

    Proposals for an east-west tram-style service linking Herts to Essex

     Tram and Light Rail News
    A consultation will be opening later this year that could see plans for a new rail or tram service running across the counties to the north of London.

    ‘Enormous potential’ to cut CO2 emissions with battery traction

     Europe
    A strategy for widespread adoption of battery-electric trains for local and regional passenger services has been put forward by Germany’s Railway Industry Association.

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