UK: Three companies will compete for West Midlands franchise
The Department for Transport has announced the train companies that are in the running for the next West Midlands franchise […]
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Cairo Metro seeks for consultancy services
Cairo Metro company invites interested firms or group of firms to submit expressions of interest for the developing and improving […]
Greater Dublin Area Transport Strategy approved
Ireland’s Ministry for Transport approved the National Transport Authority’s Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area 2016 – 2035. The […]
Steam locomotive Flying Scotsman to be used in commercial service by Virgin Trains
Virgin Trains has announced that the original Flying Scotsman steam locomotive will be available for travel on the east coast […]
Virgin Trains to offer cash compensation for delays
All Virgin Trains customers across both its east and west coast routes who apply for compensation after experiencing delays of […]
Eskișehir cancells tram tender
The tender announced by Eskișehir Metropolitan Municipality (Turkey) for 14 new tram cars has been cancelled since the only offer […]
Alstom completes acquisition of CTLE shares
Alstom announced that it has completed the acquisition of a 51% share in South African rail company CTLE (Commuter Transport […]
India starts operating first semi-high speed train
The Indian Railways have started operating the country’s first semi-high speed train, the Gatimaan Express. The new express train connects […]
Lufthansa passengers offered new rail connection to Dortmund
Lufthansa Express Rail started offering a new railway connection to Dortmund for Lufthansa passengers. The connection between the main railway […]
FPC to acquire double-decker railcars from Tver
RZD’s subsidiary Federal Passenger Company (FPC) will buy 74 double-decker railcars from Tver Car-Building Plant (TVZ). The value of the […]