Talgo could enter the Indian railway market
Spanish company Talgo may soon undertake trial runs at speeds between 160 and 200 kmph on the existing tracks on […]
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Japan: Nishitetsu to introduce modern trains
The Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co. (Nishitetsu) will introduce new 9000 series commuter trains with modern amenities, manufactured by Kawasaki Heavy Industries […]
Chicago: Metra cannot meet 2018 rail safety deadline
The Metra commuter railway company informed the federal government that it would not be able to install the positive train […]
Tehran – Nahçivan railway project receives green light
Iran and Azerbaijan signed agreement to complete the Tehran-Nahcivan railway. Iran and Azerbaijan agreed on constructing the railway connection between […]
NSW: Epping – Thornleigh last section of track laid
The last section of track has been laid for the Epping to Thornleigh Third Track (ETTT) project, as part of […]
EU to focus on rail connectivity within Danube and Adriatic-Ionian regions
Within EU’s macro-regional strategies, improving the connectivity of regions through development of railway connections is vital, EU Regional Policy Commissioner […]
Incheon Airport opens maglev line
A new maglev system has opened at Incheon International Airport, South Korea. The Won 414.9bn (USD342m) project was financed by […]
Planning contract awarded for Lötschberg Base Tunnel
BLS has awarded IG Valbt, a consortium of Swiss engineering companies led by SRP Ingenieur, a contract to plan to […]
Israel approves EUR 6.47 billion rail strategy
Transport Minister Israel Katz approved the NIS 28.3 billion (EUR 6.47 billion) four-year railway strategy, that includes major railway modernisation, […]
Far Eastern Railways to acquire new locomotives
Far Eastern Railways, a branch of RZD, continues its traction rolling stock renovation program. In 2016, the railway branch will […]