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    • Government-industry group formed for rail freight in Victoria

    A joint government and industry group will advocate for the Victorian rail freight sector.
    Victorian Rail News

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    Coronavirus crisis worsens: FreightWaves coverage timeline (with video)

     International Rail News
    This is a pivotal moment for the coronavirus and global supply chains — and all indications are that the situation is headed downhill.

    Spring could be wet for much of the U.S

     USA
    According to the National Weather Service, much of the country will experience above-average rainfall over the next three months (March, April and May).

    Northern franchise termination was the only option, says Transport for the North

     UK
    Industry sources have expressed some unease at the decision to terminate Arriva’s franchise rather than agree to its proposals for stabilisation.

    Odakyu Electric Railway tests AI-based level crossing monitoring

     Asian Rail News
    Odakyu Electric Railway is testing the use of Nokia’s SpaceTime scene analytics to provide real-time warnings of obstructions at level crossings.

    KeTech creates and introduces situationally aware C-DAS

     Europe
    Full ETCS implementation will take many years to completely deploy, however, KeTech prides itself on forward-thinking and driving innovation in the rail industry.

    ATO tested on JR West’s Osaka Loop Line

     Asian Rail News
    West Japan Railway has successfully tested automated train operation on a section of the Osaka Loop Line, as a precursor to introducing ATO on its busiest routes in the Osaka region.

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