Lineas and Evonik relaunch rail connection in the Port of Antwerp
Lineas and chemical company Evonik announce the relaunch of a strategic rail connection in the Port of Antwerp. Since mid-November […]
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First Mireo Plus H hydrogen trains enter service
The first Mireo Plus H hydrogen trains from Siemens Mobility are entering passenger service. The trains have received authorization in […]
Adif puts out tender for Córdoba siding extensions
Adif is extending sidings at four stations in the province of Córdoba, with an investment of EUR 36 million spread […]
GBRf’s new Class 99 locomotive to run exclusively on green power
This week, GB Railfreight (GBRf) announced that its latest locomotive, the Class 99, will operate solely on electricity or renewable […]
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 […]
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) […]
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 […]
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 […]