China regulates private investment through franchising
China unveiled new laws allowing private investors to build projects in the energy, transportation, water and environmental protection sectors through […]
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Czech Republic: EU invests EUR 4.3 billion to boost innovation and competitiveness
The European Commission adopted the 2014-2020 Operational Programme for “Enterprise and Innovations for Competitiveness” in the Czech Republic. Its budget amounts […]
Poland not to merge cargo operators
The Polish government has abandoned a plan to merge six Polish rail cargo operators under the umbrella of a state-owned […]
INEA signs transport research grant agreements worth half a billion euro
75 research and innovation projects under the Horizon 2020 challenge Smart, green and integrated transport will receive EUR 484 million […]
Vectron authorization tests in Bulgaria
In April, Siemens’ Vectron electric locomotive was sent to Bulgaria to undergo authorization tests. The tests were carried out near […]
Rail Baltica will be allocated 85% of financing if the project meets conditions
During the 3rd ASEM transport ministers’ meeting in Riga, European Transportation Commissioner Violeta Bulc said that the Rail Baltica high-speed […]
EC asks Czech Rep. to fully transpose EU rules on rail safety
The European Commission has asked the Czech Republic to fully transpose EU rules on railway safety (Directive 2004/49/EC). These rules […]
Indian Railways will not be privatized
India’s Uion railway minister Suresh Prabhu excludes the privatization of national railway company. “Railways will continue to be owned by […]
United States and Canada announce the final rule for the safe transportation of flammable liquids by rail
U.S. Department for Transport announced a final rule for the safe transportation of flammable liquids by rail. The final rule, […]
Altynkol – Khorgos railway crossing raised the rating of Kazakhstan
Opening of a new railway crossing Altynkol – Khorgos on the Kazakhstan-Chinese border made positive impact on Kazakhstan’s position in […]