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Australia
Australian Rail Croup has ordered eight 3.2MW diesel locomotives for use on Western Australian standard-gauge lines. The GE locomotives will be delivered from United Group Rail Australia's Newcastle works between April and August 2009.
8 John Holland has won a $A 10.4 million contract for track and civil works associated with the Port of Geelong access projects. The work includes new dual-gauge track, a new bridge, sidings and improved storage facilities.
* The Victorian Department of Infrastructure has awarded Funkwerk IT York, Britain, a contract to develop timetable and fleet management system modules for a new operations management system.
Britain
French searing manufacturer Compin has bought AVE Rail Products, Britain, for an undisclosed sum. AVE makes the majority of driver's desks for...