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    • Massive Funding Boost Means SRL Build Starts Next Year

    Construction of Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) East will be underway next year – with the Andrews Labor Government detailing the start of our investment into the state’s biggest and most significant infrastructure project – that will create up to 8,000 direct jobs.
    Victorian Rail News

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    Bridge replaced on Scotland’s Highland Main Line despite Storm Arwen

     UK
    A bridge over the railway on the Highland Main line has been successfully demolished and replaced, despite the impact of Storm Arwen.

    Things the Suburban Rail Loop needs to succeed

     Victorian Rail News
    The Suburban Rail Loop continues to move ahead. Phase 1 (Southland/Cheltenham to Box Hill) is now officially called “SRL East”, aiming to start running in 2035. Last week the State Government announced funding for major works to the tune of $9.3 billion, about a third of the cost.

    Monday’s Friday Reads – 6 December 2021

     UK
    • Inside the Elizabeth Line’s Tottenham Court Road station (HiddenLondonHangouts)

    A boost in connectivity for Edinburgh and Newcastle passengers thanks to TrasPennine Express

     UK
    TransPennine Express has announced more services are being introduced from this Sunday, 12th December.

    Silk Road exit down to UK Brexit?

     UK
    Not a week goes by without a European announcement of advances on the Silk Road.

    Buses Playing a Bigger Part at Beamish

     Bus Transport News
    Buses are playing a bigger part at the Beamish Museum in Co Durham.

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