Council of Ministers approves privatization criteria for Ferrovie dello Stato
Italy’s Council of Ministers approved privatization criteria and terms of the partial disposal of the stake held by the Ministry […]
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Portugal: EMEF investigated for breach of EU state aid rules
Following a complaint, the European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess whether public measures in favour of the […]
Europe-Caucasus-Asia transport corridor strategy adopted
Strategy for development of the international transport corridor Europe-Caucasus-Asia for 2016-2026 was adopted, according to the Ministry for Investment and […]
Ukraine Government appoints new board of Ukrzaliznytsia
Ukraine’s Cabinet of Ministers has appointed the new board of public joint-stock company Ukrzaliznytsia proposed by the new board chairman […]
Helsinki’s Crown Bridges tram project moves to City Board and Council
Crown Bridges tram project has passed the City of Helsinki committee procedure. The project will next move to the Helsinki […]
Ukraine to develop modern PPP and concessions policy framework
The Ministry of Economic Development and Trade of Ukraine has requested the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development to provide […]
US: Operation Lifesaver funds rail safety public awareness campaigns in 12 states
Operation Lifesaver, Inc. (OLI), in partnership with the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), announced that USD 200,000 in grants will be […]
Victoria launches regional network development plan
The Victorian Government released on May 30 the first long-term strategy for public transport in regional Victoria. The Connecting Regional […]
Switzerland grants EUR 12 billion for rail infrastructure
The Swiss Federal Council has submitted plans to Parliament for CHF 13.2 billion (EUR 12 billion) in funding to cover […]
Washington Metrorail System’s safety oversight to be strengthened
Governor Terry McAuliffe signed an executive directive instructing state transportation officials to facilitate the creation and staffing of a Metro […]