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    • Kenyan president opens standard-gauge extension

    A limited commuter service will start on October 17 between Nairobi, Rongai and Ngong. A passenger service will also run from Nairobi via Ngong to Suswa on two days per week. Phase 2A will eventually have 12 stations.
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    Munich metro extension makes progress

     Europe
    Planning proceedings for the construction of the complete U9 line will also be launched, with a budget in place for this work. Results from the planning process are due to be delivered in 2024/2025.

    Five bids received for PNR Clark Phase 2 section of Manila of NSCR

     Asian Rail News
    Bid submission was held on October 14 at the office of the Procurement Service – Department of Budget and Management (PS-DBM); Acciona (Spain), EEI (Philippines), GS Engineering & Construction (Korea), Posco Engineering and Construction (Korea), PT Waskita (Indonesia), and PT Wika (Indonesia) have submitted bids for the projects.

    AAR Honors Hazardous Material Handlers

     USA
    Simpson, former Assistant Vice President, Safety and Emergency Response for Canadian National (CN), is the 2019 recipient of the Holden-Proefrock Award.

    EU launches Connecting Europe Facility call worth €1.4bn

     Europe
    The investment will help build missing connections across the continent, while focusing on sustainable transport modes.

    Gurugram RRTS corridor to get depot at Dharuhera

     Asian Rail News
    The Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) depot of the DelhiGurugram-SNB network will be built off Delhi-Jaipur Expressway in Dharuhera, according to National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC).

    Union Pacific reports Q3 results

     USA
    Union Pacific Corporation today reported 2019 third quarter net income of $1.6 billion, or $2.22 per diluted share.

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