Updated maps for TEN-T extension to neighbouring countries
The European Commission has adopted new maps of the extension of the trans-European transport network (TEN-T) to Iceland, Norway and […]
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Call for tender on the review of technical solutions for Divača—Koper second track launched
At the end of January, the Slovenian Infrastructure Agency released a public call for tender on the selection of the […]
Metra launches RFP for up to 367 new railcars
On February 2, the Northeast Illinois rail operator, Metra, has issued a request for proposals (RFP) for the design and […]
Polish Government considers merging airline and railway companies
Polish Treasury is considering merging the state airlines LOT with its railway cargo carrier PKP Cargo or the state railways’ […]
Trafikverket to launch Ostlänken HSR construction procurement process
On February 1, Swedish national consultation agency Sverigeförhandlingen has begun consultation process with local authorities for the preferred route of […]
2 companies to bid for South Western franchise
Department for Transport has announced that 2 railway operators that have been shortlisted for the South Western franchise competition, after […]
Den Haag Centraal opened
ProRail opened the newly-completed Den Haag Centraal, the largest railway station in Hague. The modernised station’s capacity is 270,000 passengers […]
Eurovia finalises acquisition of Rail Cantech
VINCI subsidiary Eurovia has finalised the acquisition of Canadian rail works contractor Rail Cantech. Operating primarily in the provinces of […]
Nigerian rail projects to be funded by China-Exim Bank
The China-Exim Bank (The Export-Import Bank of China) has agreed to finance Nigeria’s railway projects linking Lagos to Kano and […]
EC approved Bombardier Transportation UK acquisition by Bombardier and CDPQ
The European Commission has approved the acquisition of joint control over the newly created Bombardier Transportation Investment UK Ltd, of […]