Nokia (NYSE:NOK) partnered with Deutsche Bahn (DB), Germany’s national railway operator, to deploy a commercial 1900 MHz (n101) 5G radio network solution with a 5G Standalone (SA) core on live outdoor test tracks. The collaboration aims to streamline DB’s communications infrastructure, leveraging a frequency band catering to 5G railway systems in Europe, forming the Future Railway Mobile Communication System (FRMCS) foundation. By introducing this solution, Nokia and DB are driving the industry’s migratio ...

The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) has finalised a C$100m ($72.3m) loan to Cando Rail & Terminals aimed at expanding its rail capacity at the Sturgeon Terminal in Alberta. The Sturgeon Terminal, currently operating at full capacity, functions as a multi-purpose rail hub within the largest industrial area in Western Canada, Alberta’s Industrial Heartland, providing essential services. These services include storage, staging, haulage, and transloading for Canadian goods destined for both domestic and int ...

CALGARY, Alberta--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Genesee & Wyoming Canada Inc. (G&W Canada) today announced that its subsidiary, Alberta Heartland Railway Limited (AHR), has entered into various agreements with Gasia Energy Corp. (Gasia), including the long-term lease of more than 50 acres at Gasia's planned energy complex in Strathcona County on which AHR intends to construct and operate a multiservice rail terminal to serve Gasia and other AHR customers. Located east of the North Saskatchewan River. ...

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Summary of Key Points from the Conference Call Industry Overview - The report focuses on the manufacturing and non-manufacturing sectors in China, specifically analyzing the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for July 2023. Core Insights and Arguments 1. **Manufacturing PMI Decline**: The NBS manufacturing PMI fell to 49.3 in July from 49.7 in June, which is below market expectations. The new orders sub-index saw the most significant decrease, dropping to 49.4 from 50.2, indicating a contraction in demand [1][3][10]. 2. **Non-Manufacturing PMI Decline**: The NBS non-manufacturing PMI decreased to 50.1 in July from 50.5 in June, slightly below market expectations. This decline was primarily driven by a slowdown in the construction sector, which fell notably to 50.6 from 52.8 [1][9][10]. 3. **Adverse Weather Impact**: The weakness in the July PMIs is attributed to adverse weather conditions, including high temperatures and heavy rainfall, which affected construction activity [1][10]. 4. **Trade-Related Sub-Indexes**: The manufacturing new export order sub-index decreased to 47.1 in July from 47.7 in June, indicating a decline in export demand. The import sub-index remained flat at 47.8 [4][8]. 5. **Price Dynamics**: The input cost sub-index increased to 51.5 from 48.4, while the output prices sub-index rose to 48.3 from 46.2, suggesting that deflationary pressures have eased somewhat due to recent increases in commodity prices [8][10]. 6. **Sector-Specific Performance**: Certain sectors such as railway, shipbuilding, aerospace equipment, and electronics showed output and new orders sub-indexes above 50, while sectors like chemical raw materials and cement remained below 50, indicating contraction [3][9]. Additional Important Insights - **Employment Sub-Index**: The employment sub-index inched up to 48.0 from 47.9, suggesting a slight improvement in employment conditions despite overall PMI declines [3]. - **Enterprise Size Impact**: The PMI for large enterprises fell to 50.3 from 51.2, while small enterprises saw a decline to 46.4 from 47.3. Medium enterprises, however, experienced a rise to 49.5 from 48.6 [8]. - **Government Policy Influence**: The government's focus on addressing overcapacity and excessive price competition is impacting the manufacturing sector, as indicated by the contrasting trends in output and price sub-indexes [1][10]. This summary encapsulates the key findings and insights from the conference call regarding the current state of the manufacturing and non-manufacturing sectors in China, highlighting the challenges posed by weather conditions and government policies.

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Core Insights - Jacobs has been appointed as a multi-disciplinary consultant to Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) for the expansion and modernization of a section of Ireland's rail network, aiming to enhance capacity and passenger experience over an 87-mile (140 kilometer) route from Galway to Portarlington [1][2] - The project will focus on increasing track capacity, decarbonization, higher speeds, and service frequency, with a framework agreement lasting four years and an option to extend for another four years [2][3] - The initiative is supported by the National Transport Authority and is part of Project Ireland 2040, aligning with the National Development Plan 2018-2027 to promote sustainable mobility and climate resilience [3][4] Company Overview - Jacobs operates across various sectors including Advanced Manufacturing, Cities & Places, Energy, Environmental, Life Sciences, Transportation, and Water, with approximately $12 billion in annual revenue and a workforce of nearly 45,000 [5] - The company has extensive experience in global rail infrastructure projects, including significant initiatives in New York City, the U.K., Malaysia, and the UAE [6]