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ÖBB Rail Cargo Enhances Fleet with 500 New Wagons
ÖBB Rail Cargo boosts capacity with 500 new wagons, strengthening its freight services for improved reliability and efficiency across Europe.
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Revival of Services on the Brenner Railway Line
Experience improved connectivity with the revival of services on the Brenner Railway Line, enhancing travel efficiency between Italy and Austria.
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Transport of Concrete Additive for Brenner Tunnel in Austria by Rail
Efficient rail transport of concrete additive for Brenner Tunnel in Austria ensures timely delivery and maintains quality for this major infrastructure project.
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New Step in Zero Emission Transport in Australia
Progress Rail has delivered two BE14.5BB battery electric locomotives to Australia for Fortescue, marking a significant advance in its zero-emission mine rail transport solutions. Delivered to Fortescue by Progress Rail, a US-based subsidiary of Caterpillar, these 14.5 MWh mainline locomotives were assembled at the factory in Brazil. Fortescue intends to 🚄
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Railway Bridge Collapsed in Sydney: 1 Person Died
In Australia’s New South Wales (NSW) state, there was a sad accident in the town of Lithgow, 110 kilometres northwest of Sydney. The bridge collapsed after a lorry hit a railway bridge and one person was killed in the accident. Bridge collapsed, passenger trapped NSW police report that a lorry 🚄
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Adelaide Metro to Support Free Transport to Pharmacists’ Showcase
Adelaide Metro is offering free public transport this Saturday, 8 November, to ensure many families can attend the National Pharmacists Christmas Spectacular in safety and comfort. This gesture aims to strengthen the community connection as well as to facilitate participation in the event. Adelaide Metro Improves Access and Connectivity The 🚄
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International Award for New Zealand’s EF Class Locomotives
Innovations driven by government investment in New Zealand’s rail network have propelled KiwiRail’s EF electric locomotives to internationally recognised success. The EF class locomotives were awarded a prestigious Engineering Heritage Award by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) for their unique engineering heritage and contribution to a cleaner environment. This 🚄
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A Magical Christmas Journey with Santa Steam Express
To celebrate its 160th year of service, Queensland Railway is organising a special event that will both offer a nostalgic heritage journey and raise funds for an important cause: Santa Steam Express. This heritage train journey aims to keep history alive by bringing families together in the picturesque Brisbane suburbs 🚄
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Sydney Metro Opening Postponed to 2026
As the start of critical testing of driverless trains on Sydney Metro’s Sydenham-Bankstown line in the southern suburbs approaches, the project is once again facing delays. The line, which was planned to be put into service in 2024 by the previous government, is expected to delay the start of commercial 🚄
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Hurstbridge Line Tunnel Strengthens Melbourne Network
The nearing completion of construction of the Hurstbridge Line tunnel, a major upgrade project aimed at future-proofing Melbourne’s transport network, marks a significant achievement in the comprehensive network strengthening effort that significantly improves safety, reliability and connectivity between regions. Hurstbridge Line Tunnel Stimulates Infrastructure Renewal Melbourne is upgrading its transport 🚄