Network Rail’s privatisation rejected
A critical report by Nicola Shaw, chief executive of HS1, ruled out the wholesale privatisation and breakup of Network Rail. […]
Policy
Russian government not to support RZD’s purchase of Greek assets
The Russian government has no money in the current budget to support RZD’s potential purchase of assets in Greece and […]
Deutsche Bahn reports loss for 2015
Deutsche Bahn booked a heavy loss for 2015 despite a record turnover of 40.5 billion euros. The company reported a […]
South Africa’s commuter rail system in need of modernization
Transport Minister Elizabeth Dipuo Peters has called for an overhaul of South Africa’s commuter rail system. This comes after an […]
AAR challenges need for two-person crew
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) has challenged the Freight Rail Industry (FRA)’s push for rule mandating two-person crews on […]
15% of Uzbekistan Railways to be sold
Uzbekistan Railways put for sale at least 15% stakes in joint stock companies to Uzbekistan Stock Exchange. Uzbekistan Railways said […]
HS2 Environmental Impact Assessment launched
HS2 Ltd launched two consultations on its Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Equality Impact Assessment (EQIA) scope and methodology reports […]
FTA announces final rule for rail transit safety
The U.S. Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced a final rule that significantly strengthens state safety oversight and enforcement authority to […]
Official green light for Lyon-Turin HSR
France Transport Minister Alain Vidalies and his Italian counterpart Graziano Delrio, signed an additional protocol for the Lyon-Turin HSR construction. […]
Bulgaria and Iran to develop a new transport corridor from Black Sea to Persian Gulf
During a meeting with Iranian Minister of Roads and Urban Development Abbas Akhoundi, Bulgarian Minister of Transport Ivaylo Moskovski said […]