Japan: Hokuriku Shinkansen extension to Osaka comes at a cost
The Japanese government has published details of three route options for extending the Hokuriku Shinkansen from Tsuruga to Osaka through Kyoto, but questions endure over whether upgrading existing routes would offer better value. Mike Bent reports.
Guadalajara light metro line opens in freight railway corridor
MEXICO: A 21·7 km nine-station light metro Line 4 opened in Guadalajara on December 15 linking Las Juntas with Tlajomulco Centro south of the city.
Additional funding for London Underground quantum navigation tests
UK: MoniRail has secured £1·25m of additional funding to further develop a quantum navigation system for use on the London Underground, and potentially the national rail network.
Urban transport industry news round-up
This week’s round-up of news from the urban transport sector.
Alstom to supply suburban and long-distance EMUs to Hellenic Train
GREECE: FS-owned national operator Hellenic Train has signed a €393m contract with Alstom for the supply of 23 six-car Coradia Stream electric multiple-units.
FreightCar America acquires Carly Railcar Components
USA: FreightCar America has acquired family-owned Carly Railcar Components, which distributes OEM wagon components and operates a core-exchange programme for reconditioned parts.
Anglo-Mexican partnership targets bespoke rolling stock needs
INTERNATIONAL: UK-headquartered rail services company ROMIC has signed a partnership agreement with Mexican rolling stock and component manufacturer Locomotoras San Luis.
