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    • Japanese diesel railcar ready for dynamic testing

    This month JR West is to begin dynamic testing of its prototype Kawasaki Heavy Industries DEC700 diesel railcar, which is designed for future conversion to battery-diesel hybrid operation.
    Asian Rail News

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    ARTC awards two contracts for Sydney rail freight projects

     Inland Rail Project
    The Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) has awarded two major contracts for the $294.27m (A$400m) Port Botany Rail Line Duplication and Cabramatta Loop projects.

    Government supports development of Freight Energy and Emissions Calculation tool

     UK
    UK rail freight operator, Freightliner, has announced that the UK Government will provide financial support in a project to create a Rail Freight Energy and Emissions Calculator (REEC), a tool which once completed will calculate the most efficient way to operate freight trains.

    Finland Bridge links Vladivostok and Helsinki

     Europe
    RZD Logistics, FESCO Transportation and Nurminen Logistics Services have launched a regular container service between Vladivostok and Vuosaari in Helsinki via the trans-Siberian route.

    Hitachi EMU arrives in Taiwan

     Asian Rail News
    THE first of 50 12-car EMU3000 trains built for Taiwan Railway Administration (TRA) by Hitachi arrived at Taiwan’s Hualien port from Japan on July 30.

    East Lancashire Railway launch raffle with Flying Scotsman prizes

     Railway Preservation
    The East Lancashire Railway in Bury has launched a new raffle to raise money for the railway which offers the winner a whole bunch of Flying Scotsman Prizes.

    Karawanken tunnel reopened

     Europe
    Cross-border rail services have resumed on the Villach – Ljubljana route between Austria and Slovenia, following the completion of a 10-month refurbishment of the Karawanken tunnel.

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    Cipriano, Crichlow Take Over Top Leadership Spots at NYCT8 hours ago in USA

    Plan Ahead – Minor disruptions to Anglia region this August Bank Holiday due to maintenance work 8 hours ago in UK

    Steam locomotive to pass through Clitheroe on its way to Carlisle this Wednesday9 hours ago in Railway Preservation

    European Commission approves German schemes for rail operators9 hours ago in Europe

    Plan Ahead – Bank London Underground Station upgrades to disrupt underground services 9 hours ago in UK

    Refurbished North West Railway EMU unveiled9 hours ago in UK

    Port Botany Rail Line Duplication and Cabramatta Loop major contracts awarded9 hours ago in New South Wales Rail News

    IRJ In-Brief – Fleet: New locomotives for Kazakhstan, Six new Alstom EMUs for France, Siemens to start building London Tube trai9 hours ago in International Rail News

    DB and Transport for Wales sign Ex-Grand Central Mk4 modifications contract9 hours ago in UK

    Brad Williams appointed Australian Logistics Council CEO9 hours ago in ACT

    Tender open for Melbourne Airport Rail early works package9 hours ago in Victorian Rail News

    Monitoring overhead electrics10 hours ago in Technology News

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