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German rail freight declines further
Freight in Germany measured small declines in 2016 according to figures released by the German federal statistical office Destatis.
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Run trains on batteries, says rail boss
Network Rail Chief Executive Mark Carne said that electrifying lines was “not necessarily the best way” to improve punctuality, cut delays and boost capacity.
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Do we have enough of the right people?
A lot of attention is given to infrastructure and vehicles, but Nick Richardson argues that not enough is paid to the people that make services happen.
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Waterloo revamp could mean 75% of trains cancelled
The £800 million project to increase capacity at Waterloo this summer is at risk of being postponed or scaled back, writes Transport Correspondent Mark Hookham
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Melbourne trams to run on solar energy
The Australian state of Victoria has unveiled plans to power Melbourne’s tram network from electricity supplied exclusively by large scale solar farms.
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Massive order for new Paris EMUs
David Haydock and March Caremantrant report on a 3.75 billion euro deal for new commuter trains in Paris.
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DB Fernverkehr: Getting ready for new trains and new lines
European expert Keith Fender looks at the 25th anniversary of the ICE services in Germany
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Mace threatens to sue HS2 after missing out on contract
Mace has reportedly written to HS2 Ltd notifying it of its intention to challenge the decision to award an £170m contract to US engineer CH2M.
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Swiss group self-reports bribe claims
Swiss engineering group ABB is under investigation by the Serious Fraud Office over alleged bribery and corruption, The Times reports.
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Eurotunnel doubles profits as shuttle use rises
Channel tunnel owners Groupe Eurotunnel doubled its net profit to 200 million euros in 2016, despite registering falls in passenger traffic and rail freight.
