Caltrain begins pre-construction work on electrification project
Caltrain will be performing pre-construction work within the Peninsula Corridor Electrification Project. Caltrain will be working on pre-construction activities in […]
November 2016
Helsinki: 30 per cent of total 2017 budget for the public transport development
Under the Helsinki’s 2017 budget proposal approved by the City Board, 30 per cent of the total investment expenses will […]
Mongolia, China, South Korea launch direct freight service
A direct sea and rail freight service between the Republic of Korea, China and Mongolia was launched, cutting transport time […]
RZD and VR Group agree on transportation of freight in private wagons
Within the framework of the annual meeting devoted to the direct Russian-Finnish railway link held in Helsinki, RZD and VR […]
Ireland starts public consultation on future role of rail
The National Transport Authority and Iarnród Éireann have launched a process of consultation around the Rail Review 2016 Report. The […]
UK: plans to facilitate rail compensation claiming
The UK Department for Transport (DfT) published its response following the Office of Rail and Road’s (ORR) investigation of the […]
Latvia introduces ticket purchase option for mobile app
Latvian rail passenger transport operator Pasazieru Vilciens offers the possibility to use its mobile application to buy electronic tickets. The […]
Arriva takes over London Overground concession
Transport operator Arriva took over the sole running of London Overground concession from 13 November. London Overground is a suburban […]
FS Italiane acquires full ownership of Centostazioni
Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane acquires full ownership of Centostazioni, a decisive step towards the realization of a “Smart Station” network, […]
MTA orders Kawasaki M8 rail cars
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Board approved an order for at least 60, and up to a total of 94 […]