Container train route launched between China and Kazakhstan
On February 26 Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ), the Kazakh national railway company, launched a regular container train from Lianyungang (China) […]
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Iran needs foreign investors to launch Qazvin-Rasht-Astara railway
Iran needs financial resources to inaugurate the Qazvin-Rasht-Astara railway. Iran’s transport minister Abbas Akhoundi said if the required financial resources […]
Turkey: Arkas will invest in railway development
Arkas Group recently agreed for a credit of USD 235 million. The loan will be used for new investments in […]
Etihad Rail signs strategic agreement with RTA
Etihad Rail has signed a significant strategic agreement with the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) that will focus on cooperation […]
GB Railfreight gets Serco Caledonian Sleeper contract
GB Railfreight (GBRf) announced that it has signed a 15-year contract with Serco to provide train drivers and traction for […]
Chinese investments to be supported by Greek Govt
Greek government will support COSCO’s investment at Piraeus Port, as well as Chinese investments in other sectors across Greece, Greek […]
Lithuanian Railways invested EUR 400 mln in 2014
In 2014, Lithuanian Railways invested EUR 400 million, company’s general director Stasys Dailydka said, reports The Baltic Course. At the […]
Vossloh Afro 4000 locomotives to enter service in April
Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa) has confirmed it expects its new Vossloh Afro 4000 diesel locomotives to enter […]