AfDB releases first tranche of its USD 1 billion loan to Transnet
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has released the first tranche of its USD 1 billion loan to Transnet, the South […]
Regions
Ellenbrook rail line opened
The 21 km Ellenbrook rail line has been officially opened on December 8, 2024, providing connections for people in Perth’s […]
Via Rail Canada launches tender for new trains
VIA Rail Canada (VIA Rail) has launched the Requests for Qualification (RFQ) for locomotives and cars to replace its Long-Distance, […]
Île-de-France welcomes new trams
The oldest tramway line in Île-de-France, the T1, operated by RATP on behalf of Île-de-France Mobilités, now connects Asnières-sur-Seine (92) […]
Ontario awards station contract for Northlander line
The Ontario government awarded EllisDon a contract for the reconstruction and installation of shelters at train stops along the Northlander […]
Türkiye secures WB loan for Middle Corridor upgrade
The World Bank Board had approved USD 660 million in financing for the upgrade of Divriği – Kars railway line […]
The privatisation of Operail is complete
The privatisation process of Operail was successfully completed. Estonian state-owned company AS Operail sold its business operations along with its […]
First new Škoda tram enters operation in Bonn
The first Škoda ForCity Smart Bonn tram has officially entered operation after extensive testing, including trials in the Climatic Wind […]
FirstGroup will lease Hitachi trains for new open access route
Hitachi Rail has entered into a contract with FirstGroup plc and Angel Trains Limited to lease 14 new, UK manufactured, […]
ČD selects contractor for 5G technology
České dráhy signed a framework agreement with a consortium made of ČD – Telematika and Kontron Transportation for the supply […]