Kuwait approves first phase of the railway network
The Municipal Council of Kuwait approved the construction of the first phase of the GCC Railway Network to enter Kuwait. […]
2015
SNCF to tender TGV Wi-Fi contracts in February
French digital secretary for the digital economy Axelle Lemaire announced that national railway operator SNCF will open a tender at […]
China to build HSR to Moscow through Kazakhstan
China will build a USD 242 billion (1.5 trillion yuan) high-speed rail link between Beijing and Moscow. The line will […]
Lower freight volumes for Ukrzaliznytsia
In December, Ukrzaliznytsia state rail transport administration saw a reduction in freight volumes of 24.6%, to 29.4mn tonnes. Domestic freight […]
Russia: freight transport down for Zabaikal Railways
According to preliminary data, 16.063 million tonnes of cargo were shipped at railway stations of Zabaikal Railways, a branch of […]
Indonesia cancels Jakarta-Surabaya High-Speed Train Project
The Indonesian government is reviewing 20 infrastructure projects, opening room to cancellation of projects that are deemed not on its […]
Poland: EC approves investments for the Kluczbork-Poznań Główny line
The European Commission has approved an investment of more than EUR 37 million from the Cohesion Fund to revitalise the […]
EC approves funds for the extension of Bratislava’s tram
The European Commission approved an investment of EUR 63 million from the Cohesion Fund to extend Bratislava’s tramway from the […]
Croatia: Djuro Djakovic to supply cargo wagons to Ermewa
Croatian company Djuro Djakovic has received a 61 million kuna (7.9 million euro) order from France’s Ermewa Ferroviaire for the […]
Jernbaneverket acquires operational responsibility for terminals
The Norwegian National Rail Administration (Jernbaneverket) has acquired operational responsibility for freight terminals and continues to invite competitive bidding for […]