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    • “No Decision Yet”… Nexus release statement regarding new trains

    Nexus has issued a statement about its programme to order a brand new train fleet for the Tyne and Wear Metro.
    UK

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    Miltown Malbay. F502 & train for Kilrush. 22.9.60
    Photo by Steve Burrows
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    Gone... But not Forgotten
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    Reworked diorama
    Photo by Jörn Pachl
    Reworked diorama

    Reunion of Steam

     USA
    For the first time in more than 60 years, two locomotives representing the last of their kind will be in the same place – Strasburg Rail Road – for excursion rides, photo sessions, whistleblowing, behind-the-scenes tours, and special in-cab experiences.

    Study to examine tunnel beneath Frankfurt Main Station

     Europe
    The project envisages an east-west line running underneath the current terminus station, which would continue to operate with its existing platforms.

    Texas high-speed rail moving forward

     USA
    Archinect and the Houston Chronicle are reporting Texas Central has signed a deal with an Italian company to design, build, and put in the Texas Bullet Train, a 240-mile line between Dallas and Houston.

    EnviroServe Opens Denver Location

     USA
    EnviroServe, a Savage Company, aims to “safely remediate and prevent environmental releases, manage waste and respond to emergency and catastrophic events.”

    Shippers to benefit from Savannah if roads can keep up

     USA
    Expansion plans at the Port of Savannah, which include opportunities for dual rail service between Savannah and Chicago, will benefit shippers so long as the transportation infrastructure leading up to the port can handle the additional potential volumes, analysts say.

    Update on the overhaul of steam locomotive 5239 Goliath – 17th September 2019

     UK
    The East Somerset Railway has released an update on the overhaul of 5239 Goliath, which is approaching completion.

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    Upfield passengers ignored: no plans for track duplication before Metro Tunnel says Ministeran hour ago in Victorian Rail News

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    First European single safety certificate issued2 hours ago in Europe

    NCRTC plans to provide public-cum-logistics transport services on RRTS2 hours ago in Asian Rail News

    Thales and Vodafone conduct driverless trial using 5G2 hours ago in UK

    People and the railway: the Railway Heritage Trust2 hours ago in UK

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