SŽDC launched design tender for the first high-speed line
Czech railway infrastructure manager, SŽDC, has launched a tender for the preparation of planning permission documentation for the 23-km Prague-Běchovice […]
Policy
Rüdiger Grube becomes the Chairman of Vossloh Supervisory Board
Rüdiger Grube, the former CEO of Deutsche Bahn, will become the new board member of the Vossloh AG taking over […]
Norway finds battery trains the best sustainable solution
According to a new study of the Norwegian Railway Directorate, the best solution to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions is […]
U.S. to review track and brake standards for commuter lines
The U.S. Federal Rail Administration (FRA) announced issuance of two notices of proposed rulemaking to promote safety innovation and reduce […]
U.S. launched rural freight rail modernisation financial plan
The U.S. Department of Transport (USDOT) will launch a new pilot programme to expedite long-term, low-cost loans for America’s short […]
Serbia unveils its 2025 railway strategy
Aleksandar Vučić, the President of Serbia, has announced that within the next five years, EUR 3.53 billion will be invested […]
China constructed 970 km of urban rail systems
969 km of urban railway lines were constructed in 2019 in Chinese cities, according to a report released by China […]
Ontario cancels Hamilton LRT project
The Government of Ontario has cancellated the procurement for the Hamilton LRT project. The Infrastructure Ontario has notified the proponent […]
Birmingham University signs agreement to develop India’s rail transport
India’s National Rail and Transport Institute (NRTI) and the railway experts of Birmingham University signed an agreement to establish a […]
New Zealand unveils its 10-year rail strategy
The government of New Zealand has released its long-term strategy for the development of the railway infrastructure which is seen […]