European Space Agency launches new rail initiative
Space4Rail is a new European Space Agency (ESA) initiative that aims to support the railway community by raising awareness of […]
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Portugal invests EUR 2.7 billion to improve rail freight lines
During the next six years, Portugal will invest EUR 2.7 billion, of which 95 percent will come from EC funds, […]
Italy invests EUR 8 billion in railway projects this year
Under the “Unlock Italy” strategy more than EUR 8 billion will be invested for railway projects in 2016, the Transport […]
Helsinki completes general plan for Crown Bridges tram connection
City of Helsinki has completed a general plan for a proposed tram line connecting the city centre and Laajasalo over […]
Pasazieru Vilciens could receive upgraded trains by the end of March
Latvian rail operator Pasazieru Vilciens could receive the upgraded diesel trains by the end of March 2016 at the latest, […]
Lietuvos Gelezinkeliai records drop in freight traffic
Lithuanian railway company Lietuvos Gelezinkeliai transported 3.8 million tons of freight in January 2016, down 5.1% year-on-year. International freight traffic […]
PKP Cargo denies merger with PLL LOT
Polish freight carrier PKP Cargo has denied the allegations about the possibility of a merger with air carrier Polskie Linie […]
Cosco could bid for Trainose
Chinese shipping and logistics services company Cosco is interested in Greek rail operator Trainose, according to “Naftemporiki”, quoting unnamed sources. […]
Georgia, Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan to establish railway consortium
Azerbaijan, Georgia and Kazakhstan have agreed to establish a railway consortium to ensure smooth movement of Chinese goods to Europe […]
Azerbaijan ready to connect Iran to Finland by railway
Azerbaijan has proposed to link the Iranian port city of Bandar Abbas to Helsinki, Finland, by railway. Taleh Ziyadov, the […]