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    • Shift2Rail releases its Call for Proposals 2020 participation results

    In answer to its 2020 Call for Proposals, the Shift2Rail Joint Undertaking has received 43 proposals for a total value of €185.8 million and a funding request of €113.3 million (almost 50 per cent more compared to the available funding).
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    Ontario signs agreement for Yonge North Subway Extension

     Canada
    The Regional Municipality of York and the Province of Ontario in Canada signed a preliminary agreement for the Yonge North Subway Extension.

    Chennai Metro implements foot-operated elevator first time in India

     Asian Rail News
    With its endeavor to provide a safe usage of elevators installed at various metro stations of Chennai Metro rail network, a team of Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) was in the process of studying various contactless optional measures for the benefits of commuters.

    Stadler completes Greater Anglia contract by delivering all 58 trains

     UK
    In just over three years since signing the contract, Stadler has announced that it has successfully built and supplied all 58 trains for the Greater Anglia network.

    Air Canada Has Now Resumed US Flights – But Where Is It Flying?

     Airline News
    On May 22nd, Air Canada announced via a press release that it would be resuming select international flights as coronavirus conditions improve in various parts of the world.

    This Virgin Australia Bidder Wants To Slash The Airline’s Fleet

     Airline News
    A firm local favorite in the Virgin Australia bidding process is BGH Capital. The Melbourne-based private equity group has been the last of the currently shortlisted bidders to have their plans for Virgin Australia made public. But overnight their plans leaked out, and it looks like BGH wants to run a very slimmed down airline.

    IndiGo Helps Man Who Sold Goat To Fly Home After Cancelled Flight

     Airline News
    IndiGo is helping a man whose flight to Kolkata on Monday was canceled due to state travel restrictions. The man had sold his goats to raise money for the flight ticket, only to be unable to fly. Let’s find out more.

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    Limited Indian trains in lockdown easing18 hours ago in Coronavirus Transport News

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    Teenager facing charges after alleged Maitland stabbing at Victoria Street train station19 hours ago in New South Wales Rail News

    Why use a commercially supported C/C++ toolchain?19 hours ago in Technology News

    Adelaide trains to have almost 700 seats removed to 'limit coronavirus risk'19 hours ago in South Australian Rail News

    Virgin Australia Bids To Narrow To Just 2 Parties20 hours ago in Airline News

    Embraer’s Aircraft Are Perfect For Airlines Right Now21 hours ago in Airline News

    United Airlines HQ Closed As Basement Floods21 hours ago in Airline News

    Building Melbourne's Useful Network Part 46: How we could have got more from 704's bus upgrade21 hours ago in Bus Transport News

    Visually-impaired man and his guide dog allegedly assaulted on Sydney trainyesterday in Cityrail News

    Crews to work on verticals of railroad bridges in Michyesterday in USA

    United Airlines To Focus On Preserving Cash Vs Acquiring New Aircraftyesterday in Airline News

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