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    Boris Johnson reveals plans to scrap UK rail franchising model

     UK
    Plans to scrap the UK’s existing rail franchise system and replace it with a new model based on performance and reliability will be announced as part of the Queen’s Speech today.

    Metro Service from Sector V to Howrah Maidan in October

     Asian Rail News
    Kolkata Metro Rail Corporation Limited (KMRCL) provided Metro service for Kolkata Metro Commuters, Metro service from Sector V to Howrah Maidan in last week of October.

    Notified Body services tender announced for Rail Baltica infrastructure

     Europe
    A tender has been announced by RB Rail AS for the provision of Notified Body (NoBo) services to assess and verify the conformity of the Rail Baltica infrastructure with European Technical Specifications for Interoperability (TSI).

    East West Railway Company appoints engineering partner

     UK
    East West Railway Company (EWR Co) have appointed an Arup-led consortium to support the early works of the project so it can continue its rapid progress once a decision is made on the preferred route for the Bedford to Cambridge section later in 2019.

    [IT / Expert] First Akiem MS3 shows itself

     Europe
    Bombardier is completing the first TRAXX MS3 electrics for three different customers.

    [SK] ZSSK Class 840 DMUs get a new design

     Europe
    Back in 2003, a consortium of Stadler, Bombardier Transportation, and ŽOS Vrútky assembled six diesel multiple units based on Stadler’s GTW 2/6 concept.

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