EcoTrain launched to target very light rail opportunities and France and Belgium
FRANCE: Dynamic testing of a lightweight trainset for secondary lines is underway follwing the unveiling of the EcoTrain.
Mexico City metro Line 1 fully reopens following System+ modernisation
MEXICO: Mexico City’s rubber-tyred metro Line 1 has fully reopened following a comprehensive modernisation project undertaken by China’s CRRC.
Nairobi Railway City technical assistance contract market engagement begins
KENYA: The UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office is planning to procure a technical assistance contract for the Nairobi Railway City project, which is drawing inspiration from the regeneration of London’s King’s Cross station.
Freight sector calls for the same political attention as high speed rail
EUROPE: The European Rail Freight Association has called for greater political awareness of the sector, arguing that recent proposals to accelerate the development of a pan-European high speed rail network ‘barely mentioned’ freight.
Construction of Bilbao freight bypass to resume this year
SPAIN: Construction of a further 3·2 km section of the Bizkaia Southern Rail Bypass is to begin by the end of this year, the Basque regional authority has announced.
Docklands Light Railway extension funding arrangements still to be finalised
UK: Negotiations between the Greater London Authority, Transport for London and the government are to be held over the next three months to finalise the funding arrangements for the planned Thamesmead extension of the Docklands Light Railway.
Railway supply industry news round-up
This week’s news from the global railway supply chain.
