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Auckland patronage reaches 70 million
For the first time in decades, Auckland’s public transport usage exceeded 70 million passenger journeys for the last 12 months. Auckland Transport’s patronage report claims a total overall increase in public transport passenger numbers, 70,201,...MMRDA to invest $244m on rail projects
In order to give a push to the mass transit system, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has set aside $244 million (Rs 1250 crore) out of the $1 billion (Rs 4825 crore) yearly budget for the development of Metro Rail and Mono R...MMRDA to invest $244m on rail projects
In order to give a push to the mass transit system, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has set aside $244 million (Rs 1250 crore) out of the $1 billion (Rs 4825 crore) yearly budget for the development of Metro Rail and Mono R...Work to build Beccles rail loop underway
Work has started to build a passing loop which will enable future hourly services to run between Ipswich and Lowestoft. Currently, train services between Ipswich and Lowestoft run every two hours. There is a single track between Halesworth and Oulton B...Catch-22 at Liverpool Street
As the largest addition to the south east rail network in 50 years, the engineering challenges presented by Crossrail are well known. But while the major projects are what make the news, there is a host of detailed, day-to-day work taking place behind ...King’s Cross New Concourse – A Magnificent Blend of Old and New
Back in August 2011 (issue 82), the rail engineer reported on the work being done at King’s Cross to create a new Western Concourse and generally improve the structure and amenities of the station. Since then, work has progressed rapidly and the new ...“Arm-in-Arm” Delivery for Reading Station Project
Plans to improve the railway at Reading were first launched in September 2008. Since then, contracts have been let and work has been progressing on this £850m project under the guidance of Network Rail’s Project Director Bill Henry and his team. the...Amey to deliver electrification project for Network Rail
Rail services provider Amey is preparing to deliver the UK’s first ever high output electrification project as part of Network Rail’s £700 million programme to increase speed and capacity on the network. Amey has been awarded a five-year OMD (oper...Network Rail awards Borders Railway contract
Network Rail has appointed BAM Nuttall to assist in the delivery of the Borders Railway as the project moves another step closer to delivery. The contract allows Network Rail to continue design and advance works on behalf of Transport Scotland prior to...Network Rail awards Borders Railway contract
Network Rail has appointed BAM Nuttall to assist in the delivery of the Borders Railway as the project moves another step closer to delivery. The contract allows Network Rail to continue design and advance works on behalf of Transport Scotland prior to...
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