Ukraine launched standard-gauge line construction
Ukrzaliznytsia has started the construction of the 22 km Chop – Uzhhorod railway with standard gauge, one of the strategic […]
April 2024
Early retirements obtained by unions after recent SNCF strikes
The recent strikes at SNCF have been very unpleasant for passengers, but extremely useful for employees of the French state-owned […]
Talgo delivers Renfe first Avril trains
Talgo started delivering the new Avril very high-speed trains to Renfe, following the completion of driver training and the reliability […]
US Exim bank loan for Ukrzaliznytsia
Export-Import Bank of the United States (Exim US Bank) for the first time has approved a direct long-term loan programme […]
VR FleetCare wins maintenance contract in Denmark
The Danish train operator, Nordjyske Jernbaner, awarded VR FleetCare a contract covering maintenance of bogies and pneumatic components of the […]
IDA approves funding for Tanzanian rail project
The International Development Association (IDA), part of World Bank Group, approved a USD 200 million financing for the 970 km […]
RFP begins for California high-speed train contract
California High-Speed Rail Authority’s Board of Directors decided to request proposals from Alstom Transportation and Siemens Mobility shortlisted for high-speed […]
Stadler wins Bulgaria’s double-decker train contract
Bulgaria’s Minister for Transport and Communications Georgi Gvozdeikov signed on April 4, 2024, the decision for the selection of a […]
Philadelphia cancels a train order with CRRC China
The Philadelphia Transit Authority is cancelling a train order with CRRC China. Philadelphia’s transit agency canceled a major train order […]
Final TBM for Sydney Metro West arrived
The final TBM for Sydney Metro West tunnel to be built under-harbour has arrived and will carve out together with […]