Posted 18 minutes ago by Railpage System User
THE first train in 15 years to traverse the entire 206km Chilean section of the Arica – La Paz Railway (FCALP) was flagged off at the port of Arica on May 5.
Posted 10 hours ago by Railpage System User
The elevated train fell 12 ft near the Olivos station, killing 24 and injuring 79. The structure was built in 2012, but ever since the opening it has been pegged as a problem. The design and construction standards were questioned, and there have even been allegations of corruption behind the project.
Posted 10 hours ago by Railpage System User
A test train is due to leave the port of Arica on May 5, signalling the reactivation of the Chilean section of the Arica – La Paz railway for freight traffic after being mothballed for almost 16 years.
Posted 14 hours ago by Railpage System User
THE World Bank’s board of directors has approved a $US 347m loan to upgrade infrastructure and improve service levels on Argentina’s Mitre Line, the 180km 1676mm-gauge commuter railway running from Retiro station in Buenos Aires, which transports more than seven million passengers annually.
Posted yesterday by Railpage System User
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CENTRAL Japan Railway (JR Central) has confirmed an increase in construction costs for the Chuo Shinkansen of Yen 1.5 trillion ($US 13.7bn) taking the total cost of the 286km Tokyo – Nagoya project to Yen 7.04 trillion.
Posted yesterday by Railpage System User
An overpass carrying metro train cars in Mexico City partially collapses, killing 23 people and injurying dozens.
Posted yesterday by Railpage System User
Clément Michel, President and CEO of Keolis North America, has been named Senior Executive Vice President Human Resources and Transformation of Keolis Group, succeeding Bruno Danet, who is leaving the company.
Posted yesterday by Railpage System User
An overpass carrying metro train cars in Mexico City partially collapses, killing 24 people and injuring dozens.
Posted 2 days ago by Railpage System User
An overpass carrying metro train cars in Mexico City partially collapses, killing 20 people and injurying dozens.
Posted 3 days ago by Railpage System User
THE United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) has opened an international call to undertake two studies on energy efficiency and asset management for the Brazilian metro sector.
Posted 3 days ago by Railpage System User
Industry association Abifer has signed a ‘strategic alliance’ with the Brazilian Agency for Industrial Research & Innovation (Embrapii) to promote research and innovation.
Posted 4 days ago by Railpage System User
The Kilmore Art Expo’s new sculpture exhibition was ‘the perfect match’ to receive a grant as part of Inland Rail’s Community Sponsorships and Donations program.
Posted 6 days ago by Railpage System User
Rail’s role in the national transport matrix will increase under proposals set out in the 2035 National Logistics Plan unveiled by the government on April 20.
Posted one week ago by Railpage System User
The Mauritian Government Railways (MGR) ceased passenger services in 1956 after 92 years, though freight trains operated until 1964.
Posted one week ago by bevans
The moment international travel resumes, make no mistake, we’re coming back in full force.
Posted 2 weeks ago by Railpage System User
THE ViaMobilidade Consortium, comprising the CCR Group and Ruas Investimento e Participações, has won a concession to operate São Paulo Metropolitan Trains Company (CPTM) lines 8-Diamond and 9-Emerald.
Posted 2 weeks ago by bevans
The rail transport sector is exploring digitalization to enhance customer experience, increase efficiency in their day-to-day operations, and maintain network security and data integrity. The future of rail depends on reliable critical mobile broadband connectivity that is powered by innovative 4G and 5G network solutions for faster, safer and greener travel.
Posted 2 weeks ago by Railpage System User
Spanish telecommunications developer Teltronic has secured a contract from Chinese rolling stock manufacturer CRRC to supply TETRA on-board radios for new Monterrey metro trains.
Posted 2 weeks ago by Railpage System User
• London Overground could finally get individual line names (IanVisits)
Posted 2 weeks ago by Railpage System User
News from the global railway supply chain
Posted 3 weeks ago by Railpage System User
THE Uruguayan government has extended a deadline to complete the Central Railway project to May 23 2023 from September 2022.
Posted 3 weeks ago by Railpage System User
The completion date for the Ferrocarril Central programme to modernise the 273 km line between Montevideo and Paso de los Toros has been put back from September 2022 until May 2023.
Posted 3 weeks ago by Railpage System User
Yes, it’s time for us to look for our next senior colleague! Here’s the listing. Please spread far and wide.
Posted 3 weeks ago by Railpage System User
BAHIA Mining (Bamin) has won the concession for the first phase of Brazil’s West-East Integration Railway (Fiol) , with a planned investment of Reais 3.3bn ($US 580.7m), including Reais 1.6bn to complete the project.
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