New rule for track inspection approved in the U.S.
The U.S. Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has submitted to the Federal Register a final rule allowing railway companies to use […]
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UWC granted certification for an articulated tank car
United Wagon Company has obtained the RC FRT* certification for a six-axle articulated tank car designed to transport light oil […]
Elizabeth line opening delayed until 2022
Crossrail Ltd has announced that the 21 km Elizabeth line crossing central London between Paddington and Abbey Wood will be […]
UK establishes a new unit to accelerate infrastructure projects
The UK Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has established a new Acceleration Unit to speed up the delivery of rail and […]
Calls for a new European rail research partnership
The European Commission has launched an Expression of Interest to the private and public entities that are interested in becoming […]
EDZL selected as the single IM of Rail Baltica in Latvia
Latvia’s Cabinet of Ministers agreed to create a single joint infrastructure manager for the Rail Baltica line designating Eiropas Dzelzceļa […]
Etihad Airways expands the air-rail services
Etihad Airways expanded its partnership with AccesRail which provides air-rail services. The partnership allows Etihad to use AccesRail’s expertise to […]
Liberty Steel Group acquires French steel businesses
Liberty Steel Group (LSG), part of Sanjeev Gupta’s sustainable industry leader GFG Alliance, won the tender for the acquisition of […]
HS2 R&D agreement signed
HS2 Ltd has signed an R&D agreement with leading railway research centres in UK universities that will enable it to […]
NSW approves new rail freight projects
The Government of New South Wales has approved the new detailed plans for two freight rail projects in Sydney’s area, […]