COMMERCIAL operations on the Brasilia metro will start in November, Companhia do Metropolitano do Distrito Federal announced on August 15. When construction began in 1991 (DM 92 p32), opening was set for April 21 1994. However, a newly-elected city government suspended work in 1994-96.
Test trains are now running on the central section of Line 1 between Praça do Relógio in Asa Sul (formerly Zoológico) and Taguatinga, plus the branch from Aguas Claras to Samambaia. Metr
INDIA: Spain’s Ministry of Transport & Sustainable Mobility has signed a memorandum of understanding to support Indian Railways in developing and upgrading its network. The initial agreement runs for five years, when a number of pilot projects are envisaged, to be followed by automatic annual renewals. ...
UK: The annual Rail Business Awards which recognise and reward excellence across every aspect of the industry will be back in Manchester in 2025.
INTERNATIONAL: ‘Beware of trains. Life can change in a split second’ is the slogan for the 16th International Level Crossing Awareness Day, which this year has a particular emphasis on the safety of vulnerable people. Around 50 countries take part in the annual ILCAD campaign which ...
