Rail
China adds 1444.9 km of high speed rail in third quarter
China opened 1444.9 km of high speed rail between June and September, with 88% of the new lines consisting of bridges and tunnels.
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German court blocks rail regulator's plan to open long-distance market
A German court has blocked a rail regulator's plan to allow private operators into the long-distance passenger rail market. The ruling could delay efforts to increase competition in the sector.
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Virgin Group orders high-speed trains for cross-Channel service
Virgin Group has ordered 12 high-speed trains from Alstom for cross-Channel use. The order includes 30 years of maintenance and plans for integrated flight and rail booking systems.
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Tanzania commissions monorail feasibility study for Dar es Salaam
Tanzania Railways Corp has hired Systra to assess a three-line monorail network in Dar es Salaam, where the population is expected to reach 10 million by 2030.