Poland not to merge cargo operators
The Polish government has abandoned a plan to merge six Polish rail cargo operators under the umbrella of a state-owned […]
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Argos to increase stake in SNCB Logistics
SNCB has accepted the offer of Argos Soditic to increase its stake in SNCB Logistics. The transaction will see Argos […]
World Bank okays loans for Croatian railway companies
The World Bank’s Board of Directors approved three loans totaling 163.5 million euros to three Croatian railway companies, HZ Infrastructure, […]
Victorian Government launched Rolling Stock Strategy
Victorian Government launched the rolling stock strategy (Trains, Trams, Jobs 2015-2025 – Victorian Rolling Stock Strategy) which sets the ten-year […]
China and Kazakhstan to start China – Turkey container train
President of Kazakh Railways, Askar Mamin, had a meeting with a delegation of Chongqing (China), headed by deputy head of […]
Lithuania‘s goal: bridge Asia and Europe in terms of transport and logistics
“The development of trans-European transport network is significant to Lithuania. Our ambition is to develop a Euro-Asian transport network of […]
Vectron authorization tests in Bulgaria
In April, Siemens’ Vectron electric locomotive was sent to Bulgaria to undergo authorization tests. The tests were carried out near […]
United States and Canada announce the final rule for the safe transportation of flammable liquids by rail
U.S. Department for Transport announced a final rule for the safe transportation of flammable liquids by rail. The final rule, […]
Azerbaijan halves tariffs for container transportation
Azerbaijan Railways has reduced the tariffs for container and freight car transportation by 50 percent and 35 percent, respectively, spokesperson […]
Logistics segment is the key driver of total RZD’s revenue
The total revenues for 2014 of Russian Railways Group increased by 1.3% year-on-year to 1796.2 billion rubles (USD 35 billion) […]