Tag: rail
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REM Service Launches Today for Deux‑Montagnes Branch, Connecting Suburbs to Downtown Montreal
A Milestone in Montreal’s Public Transit The much-anticipated REM line connecting Deux-Montagnes to downtown Montreal began service this morning, marking a major milestone for public transit in the region. After years of planning, delays, and construction, residents can now experience a faster, more reliable alternative to driving, with a service designed to reduce congested roads…
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Taminskas to Meet Baltic Transport Ministers in Riga This Week
Overview: A Key Baltic Gathering in Riga In a pivotal move to strengthen regional transport ties, Lithuanian Minister of Transport and Communications Juras Taminskas will visit Riga for talks with Latvia’s Minister of Transport Atis Švinka and Estonia’s Minister of Infrastructure Kuldar Leis. This first-time trip to the Latvian capital underscores the Baltic states’ continued…
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Is Britain’s Rail Nationalisation Working? A Look at the Public-Owned Era
Introduction: A new phase for Britain’s rail system Britain’s rail network is undergoing a quiet but consequential overhaul. With a succession of major passenger operators brought into public ownership, Labour’s plan to nationalise the railways aims to deliver a more reliable, affordable, and accessible service. The October 12 transfer of Greater Anglia marked the ninth…
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Singapore Live News Roundup: Cross-Border Tensions, Education, and High-Profile Trials
Singapore Live News Roundup: Key Updates Across Borders, Education, and Economy Singapore remains in the spotlight this week with a mix of cross-border transport tensions, education updates, and high-profile legal proceedings. Here’s a concise, SEO-friendly overview of the main developments that readers in Singapore and the region might be watching closely. Cross-Border Transport Tensions: Malaysia…
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Trafikverket 2026–2037: 25 Years to Fix Sweden Railways
Trafikverket 2026–2037 plan: a 25-year journey to repair Sweden’s railways The Swedish transport agency Trafikverket has unveiled a national plan for 2026–2037 that it calls a historically large investment in infrastructure. Infrastructure and housing minister Andreas Carlson (KD) frames the package as crucial to catching up on decades of maintenance backlog in the country’s rail…