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    Thank you for your regular updates on the rail industry’s response to the coronavirus outbreak. I want to share my thanks to everyone working hard to keep our railways running, so all those who need to get to work can do so, including NHS staff on the frontline of tackling the virus.
    Coronavirus Transport News

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    Kazakhstan lifts ban on fuel exports by rail amid oversupply

     Asian Rail News
    Kazakhstan’s Energy Ministry has lifted a ban on railroad exports of gasoline, diesel and jet fuel outside of the Eurasian Economic Union in order to ease domestic oversupply caused by the coronavirus emergency.

    Brimbank repeats call for west to benefit from Melbourne Airport Rail and Suburban Rail Loop

     Victorian Rail News
    Brimbank Council is seeking assurances from the State Government that a range of rail infrastructure projects, including the final design of the much anticipated Melbourne Airport Rail MAR, will ensure positive outcomes for Brimbank and the western region.

    Got To See The God Of Trains

     Railway History
    I have been a car enthusiast since I was two years old, but I have been a train enthusiast since the moment I was born. Unfortunately, it’s incredibly difficult to get a locomotive into a garage, or drive one to work (especially if you live in the States), so that enthusiasm is usually left at the wayside in favour of automobiles.

    VIA Rail extends halt of Toronto-Vancouver passenger trains until June 1

     Canada
    VIA Rail has extended the suspension of its Toronto-Vancouver passenger train service until June 1 amid the COVID-19 crisis.

    China restarts Beijing rail schemes after coronavirus freeze

     Asian Rail News
    China has restarted work on Beijing metro and railway projects that were suspended to prevent the spread of Covid-19, the official Xinhua news agency reported today.

    UBS predicts post-pandemic shift from air to high speed rail

     International Rail News
    A report published by UBS Research suggests that many travellers will switch from air to high speed rail in the post Covid-19 period.

    Also in the news

    China cuts rail freight to promote economic activity21 hours ago in Asian Rail News

    Linfox and Aurizon lift services by 20 per cent to stock supermarket shelves22 hours ago in Aurizon

    China-Europe rail links prove vital22 hours ago in Asian Rail News

    Male struck, killed by train in Mad River Township23 hours ago in USA

    Over 55,000 visitors to leave Wuhan by train on Wed, 40% heading to Pearl River Delta Region23 hours ago in Asian Rail News

    Passenger train collision with a derailed locomotive, Bromsgrove23 hours ago in UK

    Dubbo-bound train derails near Geurie, Transport for NSW confirms23 hours ago in New South Wales Rail News

    Heartless vandals target the Q Train23 hours ago in Victorian Rail News

    Report finds speed a factor in train derailmentyesterday in Victorian Rail News

    Fatal WA freight train crash investigatedyesterday in Western Australian Rail News

    Ancient tree found at Auckland City Rail Link site said to be 28,000 years oldyesterday in New Zealand Rail News

    German passenger rail demand plummets, but freight services keyyesterday in Europe

    High Street renewal worksyesterday in Yarra Trams

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