Brazil increases rail vehicle production in 2014
The Brazilian Railway Industry Association (Abifer) says that Brazilian rail vehicles industry production increased substantially in 2014, with the industrial […]
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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. […]
Iran launches world’s largest floating oil terminal in Persian Gulf
The 2.2-million-barrel floating oil storage unit (FSU), dubbed the Persian Gulf, came on stream in Soroush oil region on February. […]
Kazakhstan may restrict import of Russian goods
Kazakhstan may ban or restrict import of some goods from Russia due to the inability of Kazakhstani producers to compete […]
Coal India wants JVs with Indian Railways and private companies
Coal India Ltd plans to form joint ventures with the Indian Railways and private companies for rail projects that can generate […]
Australia: one step closer to build the new Melbourne – Brisbane rail line
Australia’s authorities reaffirmed their fervent support for the Melbourne to Brisbane Inland Rail project. The line is part of ensuring […]
Newag to deliver locomotives to Freightliner
Freightliner PL has ordered 5 electric Dragon locomotives from Newag. The value of the contract is approximately PLN 75 million […]
Downer EDI to provide maintenance services for Pacific National
Downer EDI has won a $1 billion (882.5 million euros) contract with Asciano’s Pacific National rail group to provide maintenance […]
CNR to deliver locomotives and freight wagons to Argentina
CNR Beijing Railway Transportation Equipment Co., Ltd signed the contract for delivering 20 diesel electric locomotives for Argentina. These locomotives […]
USA: freight rail sector to spend USD 29 Billion in 2015
U.S. freight railways plan to spend an estimated USD 29 billion on the nation’s rail network, and project to hire […]