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Kevin Smith

@KevinSmithIRJ

Editor-in-Chief of International Railway Journal. World traveller. Highest #FPL finish: 10,595. Views are my own.

 Falmouth, England
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Joined August 2015
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If anyone can track down this guy for me, I’d love to get his take on yesterday’s events in Baltimore… #baltimorebridge #TheWire
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CSX and Norfolk Southern are anticipating delays with some shipments following the tragic collapse of the I-695 Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore. railjournal.com/freight/csx-…
CSX and Norfolk Southern count the cost of tragic Baltimore bridge collapse

CSX and Norfolk Southern count the cost of tragic Baltimore bridge collapse

CSX and Norfolk Southern are anticipating delays with some shipments following the tragic collapse of the I-695 Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore.

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My report from the #IHHA2023 conference on efforts to decarbonise the heavy haul rail sector:
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In-depth: The heavy-haul rail industry has long been dominated by diesel. But the sector is now exploring new alternatives, as @DavidBurroughs_ reports from the International Heavy Haul Association conference in Rio de Janeiro. railjournal.com/in_depth/the…
The long road to decarbonisation

The long road to decarbonisation

The long road to decarbonisation, David Burroughs reports from the International Heavy Haul Association conference in Rio de Janeiro.

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The master at work. Bill Vantuono speaks with Peter Jones of The Greenbrier Companies at the Indiana Railroad for @RailwayAge during #RailwayInterchange23
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Up early this morning to catch the on-time @Amtrak Cardinal in Lafayette, Indiana
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I assesses the current state of play as speculation grows that the British government is set to scrap the second phase of HS2 railjournal.com/analysis/cou…
Could HS2 to Manchester be scrapped?

Could HS2 to Manchester be scrapped?

Kevin Smith assesses the current state of play as speculation grows that the British government is set to scrap the second phase of HS2.

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Hitachi's proposed acquisition of Thales' Ground Transportation Systems business has been dragging on for over two years. It hopes the remedy package will finally enable it to get the £1.7bn deal over the line railjournal.com/financial/hi…
Hitachi proposes disposal of French sites to seal Thales deal

Hitachi proposes disposal of French sites to seal Thales deal

The proposed remedy includes the disposal of two French sites and is being considered by Britain’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).

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Proposed disposals include Hitachi STS France and its sites at Riom and Les Ulis. Britain's ORR says the proposal would satisfy concerns over competition in the mainline signalling market in Britain.
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Good to catch up with @harder_jan in Barcelona – at Barcelona, Spain
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My flight from Milan Malpensa to London Gatwick was cancelled this morning… rather than wait until tomorrow or possibly Sunday to fly back, I’ve done what I should have done anyway, and got the train. 🧵 – at Milano, Lombardia
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- It was an ordeal. I’m shattered. - It was a stunning journey. The lakes of Italy and Switzerland. Alpine peaks. Snaking through southeast France. Torbaydos! I saw so much. - Definitely recommend thrashing around Paris on a Lime bike on a Saturday morning… – at Falmouth, England
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It wasn’t cheap, but that probably isn’t a surprise given how late I had to book. - These fish n chips. Thanks for following! END. – at Falmouth, England
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