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São Paulo transport infrastructure concession strategy revealed

November 23, 2015

The governor of São Paulo, Geraldo Alckmin, announced the state-wide transportation infrastructure program calling for some BRL 13.4 billion (USD…...

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Venezuela prepares for the completion of a new light rail project

November 20, 2015

The Venezuelan National Executive has approved a further USD50 million, to continue work on the light rail connection between Guarenas…...

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Costa Rica to develop electric train for the capital San Jose

November 20, 2015

The Permanent Committee on Financial Affairs in Costa Rica studied the additional funding of the Republic, in which the Instituto…...

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Baltimore approves Maglev railway franchise

November 19, 2015

Baltimore Washington Rapid Rail (BWRR) and The Northeast Maglev (TNEM) announced that the Maryland Public Service Commission has approved BWRR’s…...

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HNTB to conduct preliminary engineering within California HSR

November 19, 2015

On November 17, 2015, the California High-Speed Rail Authority Board of Directors approved the awarding of a contract to conduct…...

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SEPTA completed Wayne Junction Station reconstruction

November 18, 2015

Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) annouced it has completed the major reconstruction of historic Wayne Junction Station. The USD 31.5…...

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Canadian Pacific proposes merger with Norfolk Southern

November 18, 2015

Canadian Pacific announced that it has sent an offer letter to Norfolk Southern Corp. (NS) proposing a business combination that…...

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VRE inaugurates new Spotsylvania station

November 18, 2015

The Virginia Railway Express (VRE) started commuter rail service from the new Spotsylvania Station on 16 November. VRE built the…...

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Valley Metro starts tests on Northwest Extension

November 18, 2015

Valley Metro will begin vehicle and system testing on the Northwest Phoenix light rail extension, preparing for the safe start-up…...

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GE launches new hollow axle tester

November 18, 2015

GE Measurement & Control has introduced the Compact Hollow Axle Tester (CHAT), which combines hollow-axle inspection mechanics and ultrasonic angle-beam…...

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