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Raising capital for rail projects in today’s world – Part One — by Rail Express — last modified Feb 17, 2010 09:09 AM

Financing projects in an “unprecedented time” of limited access to capital was something WestNet Rail managed to do successfully, according to WestNet Infrastructure Group’s chief executive John Cleland.

$60bn high speed train gains on plane — by Rail Express — last modified Feb 10, 2010 01:48 PM

It seems astonishing that at a time when the rest of the developed world is embracing high speed rail (HSR) networks to resolve air and road traffic congestion, Australia is yet to embrace it as a serious transport option.

Asciano secures Queensland coal haulage deal — by Rail Express — last modified Feb 10, 2010 09:50 AM

Asciano has won a deal to haul 7m tonnes of coal each year for two of Macarthur Coal’s mines in Queensland and is looking for more market share.

Interfleet wins rapid transit contract — by Rail Express — last modified Feb 10, 2010 09:57 AM

Interfleet Technology has been appointed by the Queensland government to assist in the development of the Gold Coast Rapid Transit project.

Ansaldo STS to manage Copenhagen Metro — by Rail Express — last modified Feb 10, 2010 10:04 AM

Ansaldo STS has won the contract to operate and maintain Copenhagen's driverless metro system, the company announced in a statement.

PWCS to boost annual coal exports to 133m tonnes — by Rail Express — last modified Feb 09, 2010 12:33 PM

Port Waratah Coal Services will embark on its most expensive expansion in more than a decade in a bid to keep pace with surging demand for coal through the port of Newcastle.

News in Brief – 3-9 February 2010 — by Rail Express — last modified Feb 10, 2010 10:01 AM