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    This week, we’re joined by Dr. Megan Ryerson, UPS Chair of Transportation at the University of Pennsylvania’s Weitzman School of Design.
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    Disruption to trams in the city

     Tram and Light Rail News
    At the request of Victoria Police, public transport will not run through the CBD between 8am and 2pm. We expect tram frequency will be disrupted from 7am until approximately 3pm while we work to restore the normal timetable.

    British government to investigate air quality standards following diesel train research

     UK
    THE British government has launched a review into railway air quality standards and regulations after it discovered that some air quality from diesel trains is poorer than desired.

    Disruption to trams in the city - Saturday 18 September

     Yarra Trams
    Saturday 18 September from 12pm

    Alstom to provide long-term service support for Sydney Trains

     Cityrail News
    Alstom has secured two contracts from Transport for New South Wales (TfNSW) and Sydney Trains to design, supply and provide long-term service support for European Train Control System Level 2 (ETCS) trackside signalling technology.

    Deutsche Bahn settles conflict with union GDL

     USA
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) and the Union of German Locomotive Drivers (GDL) have agreed on a collective agreement.

    For San Diego MTS, $140.4MM ARP Grant

     Tram and Light Rail News
    The grant for San Diego MTS is part of more than $30 billion for public transportation in the ARP Act, which President Joe Biden signed into law on March 11.

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    Alstom awarded Sydney ETCS contracts6 hours ago in New South Wales Rail News

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    IRJ In-Brief – Fleet: Testing starts of Newag EMUs for Warsaw; ETR1000 reaches Spain for testing; Medway Italy orders new electr6 hours ago in International Rail News

    Railway Technology Excellence Awards 2021 – Coming Soon6 hours ago in Rail Events

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    Billingham railway station accessibility to be improved in £3.5m project7 hours ago in UK

    Canadian Pacific seals $27bn deal to acquire Kansas City Southern8 hours ago in Canada

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