RZD proposes draft strategy on heavy-haul operations
RZD revised its heavy-haul operations strategy and the document outlining it has been forwarded to the Ministry of Transport for […]
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Poland-China rail service becomes regular
A new regular rail service linking Poland and China has been recently inaugurated. “This is the beginning of a regular […]
USA: new funds for MTA’s Resilient Power & Signal Equipment project
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) will benefin from over USD 20 million in federal Department of Transportation (DOT) emergency relief […]
Ukraine targets Eastern markets for its freight cars
The Ukrainian Government is searching for new markets for its freight cars, and is targeting especially the Eastern markets, such […]
R.J. Corman acquires Carolina Southern Railroad
R.J. Corman announced that it has finalised the transaction for purchasing the Carolina Southern Railroad. The value of the deal […]
Hitachi Rail Europe to open train manufacturing plant in UK
Hitachi Rail Europe is set to open its new rolling stock manufacturing and assembly plant in the UK, in September. […]
Greece: the deadline for railway privatisation set for December
Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund (HRADF), has set the deadlines for the submission of binding offers for national railway operator […]
USA: new contract for Hoosier State line
Indiana Department of Transportation announced that a four-days-per-week passenger rail service between Chicago and Indianapolis has begun under a two-year […]
LA Metro will have innovation office for improved mobility
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) will set up an Office of Extraordinary Innovation to champion new ideas […]
USA: MBTA and Keolis agree on new improvements to rail services
The Fiscal and Management Control Board announced it has endorsed the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA)’s plan to improve Commuter […]