Rail haulage to Lithuania via Belarus up by 43.6% in 2014
The amount of export cargo transported by rail via Belarus to Lithuania increased by 43.6% up to 14.1 million tonnes […]
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RZD spent over USD 1 bn for the acquisition of new locomotives in 2014
In 2014, RZD spent 76.5 billion roubles (USD 1.16 bn) on purchasing new locomotives. In total, the company purchased 660 […]
CAF to deliver 75 coaches to Serco Caledonian Sleepers
Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles (CAF) signed an agreement with Serco Caledonian Sleepers Ltd for the manufacture of 75 rolling […]
Estonia: EUR 12.8 million for improving multimodal connectivity at railway stations
The Estonian Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications announced that EUR 12.8 million from EU’s Cohesion Fund will be allocated […]
Ruse launches regular block train services to Germany
Port Complex Ruse EAD will operate a regular block train service between Bulgaria and Germany, according to Bulgaria’s Transport Ministry. […]
Thales and Siemens to supply systems for duplicating the Duero River-Valladolid high-speed section
Thales Spain and Siemens Rail Automation were awarded by ADIF Alta Velocidad, the Spanish railway infrastructure operator, a contract for […]
RZD starts reopening cancelled routes
RZD announced that it would reinstate 300 suburban train routes after the cancellation of the vital services drew a sharp […]
Estonia to apply for CEF funding the tram line to Tallinn Airport
Estonia is planning to apply for funding from the Connecting Europe Facility for extending the tram line to Tallinn Airport, […]
Estonia to submit the financing request for Rail Baltica
Estonian Government discussed the submitting a financing request concerning the establishment of Rail Baltic to the Connecting Europe Facility and […]
Ukraine asked for Lithuanian’s assistance in rail sector
During a meeting with Lituania’s Arijandas Šliupas, Deputy Minister of Transport, Deputy Minister of Infrastructure of Ukraine Oksana Reiter, responsible […]