China: Guangzhou Metro Corp General Manger Lu Guanglin has applied for authority to build the city’s third and fourth lines over the next 10 years, bringing the network to 129·4 km. The 23·3 km Line 2 is due to open in 2003.
France: Marseille has approved an urban transport plan envisaging a Fr22bn investment between 2000-15, of which 60% will go on metro and light rail.
Germany: Kiepe Elektrik is to provide equipment for four additional K4000 low-floor trams ordered by K
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 ...
