ProRail reaches final collective labor agreement with unions
Dutch rail network operator ProRail and the unions CNV, FNV and VHS signed a new collective labour agreement. This happened […]
Financial
AfDB releases first tranche of its USD 1 billion loan to Transnet
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has released the first tranche of its USD 1 billion loan to Transnet, the South […]
Via Rail Canada launches tender for new trains
VIA Rail Canada (VIA Rail) has launched the Requests for Qualification (RFQ) for locomotives and cars to replace its Long-Distance, […]
Türkiye secures WB loan for Middle Corridor upgrade
The World Bank Board had approved USD 660 million in financing for the upgrade of Divriği – Kars railway line […]
The privatisation of Operail is complete
The privatisation process of Operail was successfully completed. Estonian state-owned company AS Operail sold its business operations along with its […]
FirstGroup will lease Hitachi trains for new open access route
Hitachi Rail has entered into a contract with FirstGroup plc and Angel Trains Limited to lease 14 new, UK manufactured, […]
Alstom to provide operations and maintenance services for Metrolink
Alstom announced that it has been awarded a contract by the Southern California Regional Rail Authority (Metrolink) to operate, service, […]
CAF to supply metro units in Colombia and Chile
CAF has been awarded two new contracts for metro units from its INNEO platform. On the one hand, it will […]
Southeastern and Hitachi Rail sign new maintenance deal
Southeastern and Hitachi Rail have agreed a new contract for the maintenance of the iconic Class 395 ‘Javelin’ which will […]
Renfe Alquiler signs contract for 6 Stadler locomotives
Renfe Alquiler, a company of the Renfe Group specialising in the rental of rolling stock, has signed a contract with […]