Brazilian government to assess flood-hit Malha Sul network
BRAZIL: The federal government has established a working party to review options for rehabilitation of the Malha Sul network currently operated by Rumo Logística, whose concession awarded in 1997 is due to expire in 2027.
FIOL-FICO integration proposed
BRAZIL: Formal consultation on a proposal to alter the planned route of the third stage of the Ferrovia de Integração Oeste-Leste project so that it connects directly with the Ferrovia de Integraçao Centro-Oeste scheme is to start at the end of January 2025.
Teresina suburban rail renewal makes progress
BRAZIL: The state of Piauí has reported progress on a series of investments to enhance the metre-gauge diesel suburban line in its capital, Teresina.
French night train fleet renewal tender expected
FRANCE: Tenders are to be called in early 2025 for the renewal of SNCF’s night train fleet.
Rail cyber-resilience collaboration
INTERNATIONAL: A memorandum of understanding to collaborate on enhancing the cyber-resilience of rail operations was signed by rail cybersecurity specialist RazorSecure, Mitsubishi Electric Corp, Mitsubishi Electric Europe and EKE Electronics during the 18th UK-Japan Rail Working Group hosted by the Department for Transport in London on December 11.
Washington metro reinstates automatic train operation after 15 year hiatus
USA: Automatic train operation has resumed on the Washington DC metro after a 15 year gap.
Railway supply industry news round-up
This week’s news from the global railway supply chain.
Russian-backed consortium prepares to start production of Indian overnight trains
Double-deckers enter service on Chuo Rapid line
California high speed rail promoter seeks outside expertise as DOGE threat looms
Questions remain for the rail sector in English devolution plans
Nevomo and Captrain launch MagRail Booster trials on steelworks railway
