Vostochny-Nakhodka railway hub to have expanded capacity
A new document signed by Russian Deputy Prime Minister Arkady Dvorkovich contains instructions on the construction of the Vostochny-Nakhodka railway […]
January 2017
Proxama and Chiltern Railways collaborate for proximity marketing aboard trains
Proxama PLC announced that as part of a wider customer information trial, its beacons have been installed on a number […]
India: rail app for unreserved ticket booking
The Indian Railways have launched a new IRCTC app (IRCTC Rail Connect) for unreserved ticketing through mobile phones. Payments for […]
Thailand: tenders for dual-track rail lines attracts 36 companies
Thirty-six private companies have bought the tender documents for the construction of five dual-track rail routes through an e-auction organized […]
Just one bidder for Montecargo
Montenegro received a single binding bid in its tender for the sale of a 51% stake in state-owned rail cargo […]
New Hydrogen Council launches in Davos
On 18 January, thirteen leading energy, transport and industry companies have launched a global initiative to voice a united vision […]
Abellio sells 40% of Greater Anglia to Mitsui
Abellio agreed to sell 40% of its shares in Greater Anglia rail franchise to Japanese company Mitsui. The deal will […]
Latvian Government supports Daugavpils – Riga electrification
Latvian Government has announced that it will support the electrification of Daugavpils-Krustpils-Riga railway line. Transport Minister Uldis Augulis said that […]
MTR introduces longer trains on Ma On Shan line
Starting 15 January, MTR introduced two 8-car trains on Ma On Shan Line (MOL) and, over this year, the company […]
Taiwan to study three HSR options to a Southern county
Taiwan Government is evaluating three different options to extend the high-speed rail line to the southernmost Pingtung County, the Bureau […]