China-standard bullet trains start operation
The China Railway Corporation announced on August 15 that its “China Standard” bullet trains have started operation in northeast China’s […]
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UWC increases railcar production in H1
In the first half of 2016, PJSC RPC United Wagon Company (RPC UWC) produced 6.8 thousand railcars, which represents an […]
Chinese companies interested in rail project in Nepal
Seven Chinese companies have shown their interest to carry out the feasibility study for the proposed Rasuwagadhi-Kathmandu railway in Nepal. […]
Japan to finance rail project in Manila
Japan has announced that it will offer a USD 2.4 billion financing for a new rail commuter line in Manila. […]
China and Russia launched the first refrigerated container train
TransContainer and RZD Logistics have commenced testing new rail technology for shipping perishable goods from China to Russia. The first […]
3 companies interested in India’s Maglev project
Indian Railways are considering the introduction of Maglev trains in the country. The company has sought expressions of interest for […]
Japan wants more ICDs along Thai-Japanese rail routes
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has proposed that Thailand build inland container depots (ICD) along Thai-Japanese rail routes to […]
Ukrzaliznytsia to take part in Iranian rail project
Ukrainian rail company Ukrzaliznytsia soon intends to sign a contract to carry out construction works on over 300-km railway tracks […]
India: Hyderabad airport may have underground rail link
Indian Railways will explore the possibility of providing rail connectivity to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (Hyderabad) at Shamshabad from Umdanagar […]
Tel Aviv-Jerusalem railway line opening could be delayed
The opening of the railway line between Tel Aviv and Jerusalem may be delayed for an entire year for repair […]