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VTG expands US and Russian wagon fleets
VTG: Leasing company VTG has strengthened its position in the US market and completed a ‘major strategic step’ in Russia through a series of wagon …
Goods delivered by tram in Saint-Etienne trial
An innovative use of the Saint-Etienne tramway to carry goods was trialled earlier this month.The ‘TramFret’ project aims to capitalise on the …
CitiesTwisted tracks: watch metro maps transform to real-life geography
Transport maps distort a city’s true geography to strike a balance between readability and design. Scroll down to see how six metro maps compare to the real picture on the ground<p>Public transit maps occupy a unique place in the mapping world, and must strike a careful balance between readability, …
MapsChina introduces new high-speed Fuxing train
China has introduced the next-generation Fuxing bullet train, which is the first of its kind to be designed and manufactured in the country.
Panama metro’s new Alstom Metropolis train starts operation
The first of the new Alstom Metropolis trains for Panama’s metro has begun service.The three-car train was manufactured in Santa Perpetua, Spain, and …
TrainsCD Cargo acquires licence to operate in Austria
State-owned Czech railway company CD Cargo has obtained a licence to operate in Austria.The freight operator did not announce when it would begin …
Consultation on Sydney’s ‘massive city-shaping’ metro begins
New South Wales (NSW) planners have opened a consultation on the ‘massive city-shaping’ Sydney Metro West project in Australia.The extension of the …
New South WalesMurray Basin freight network upgrade contract awarded
THE Australian federal and Victorian state governments have awarded the McConnell Dowell and Martinus Rail joint venture a contract for stages two, …
FreightCeva starts Shilong - Hamburg freight service
FREIGHT logistics company Ceva has launched a new rail freight service linking Shilong, in southern China’s Guangdon province, to Hamburg, Germany.
TravelRFI awards Ansaldo STS €100m maintenance contract
ITALIAN Rail Network (RFI) has awarded Ansaldo STS a two-year €100m technical assistance and maintenance contract for its train control solutions …
ExplorationAirline veteran Richard Anderson to head Amtrak
USA: National passenger operator Amtrak named Richard Anderson as its next President & Chief Executive on June 26. The former CEO of Delta and …
AirlinesVirgin Trains Travel Buddy
With our brand new website we're making it quicker and easier than ever to find our best fares, and with the new site comes our new app, so mobile …
World rail market June 2017
<b>Canada:</b> Bombardier has announced a six-year C$700m agreement for IBM to support the integration of IT services across its Transportation and …
Transport for LondonLoco manufacturer obtains first IRIS certification in Kazakhstan
KAZAKHSTAN: The Astana-based EKZ joint venture of Alstom (50%), national railway KTZ (25%) and Transmashholding (25%) has obtained International …
LocomotivesGermany to slash track access charges for rail freight operators
The German government is to substantially discount track access charges to stimulate the country’s rail freight sector.Presenting a master plan for …
German PoliticsExpedia invests in ‘online rail revolution’ with completion of SilverRail deal
Travel company Expedia has announced it has acquired a majority stake in SilverRail, which builds digital infrastructure such as the rail ticketing …
ExpediaContractors appointed for Murray Basin-Victoria freight line upgrade
A joint venture between McConnell Dowell and Martinus Rail has been appointed by freight operator V/Line to deliver stages 2, 3 and 4 of the Murray …
AustraliaKenya and Uganda commit to building new standard gauge railway
Kenya and Uganda’s respective ministers for transport have jointly reaffirmed their commitment to extending Kenya’s standard gauge railway to …
AfricaAlstom to supply 38 Citadis Spirit Light Rail Vehicles for Stage 2 of Ottawa’s O-Train Confederation Line - RaillyNews | Dailly Railway News in English
Alstom to supply 38 Citadis Spirit Light Rail Vehicles for Stage 2 of Ottawa’s O-Train Confederation Line : Alstom has been awarded a contract worth …
TransportationWorld rail infrastructure market June 2017
Argentina: Alstom has won a €17m contract to renew power supplies on Buenos Aires metro Line B. Australia: Victoria's Level Crossing Removal …
EuropeWorld rail freight news round-up
Lithuanian operator <b>Lietuvos Geležinkeliai</b> has ordered two type ES1000 battery shunting locomotives from Bulgarian company <b>Express Service</b> for use in …
TrainsHŽ Cargo debt cancellation approved by European Commission
CROATIA: The European Commission announced on June 21 that it had approved the government’s provision of state aid worth 975m kuna to national …
Brexit500th Vectron locomotive ordered
CZECH REPUBLIC: European Locomotive Leasing has awarded Siemens a contract to supply a further eight Vectron electric locomotives.<p>The locomotives …
LocomotivesWorld rolling stock market June 2017
<b>Azerbaijan:</b> ŽOS Vrútky has undertaken heavy overhaul of eight ADY sleeping cars, which have been converted into 160 km/h air-conditioned …
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'AzurUralchem modernises ammonia wagon fleet
RUSSIA: United Wagon Co’s TikhvinChemMash plant has supplied fertiliser producer Uralchem with a batch of ammonia tank wagons offering a capacity of …
ScienceCharles-de-Gaulle Airport rail link funding model approved
FRANCE: The proposed financing mechanism for the construction of the CDG Express dedicated rail link between Paris Est station and Charles-de-Gaulle …
FranceAmtrak Names Transportation Veteran Richard Anderson President and CEO - Amtrak Media
WASHINGTON – Amtrak announced that it has named Richard Anderson, a 25-year veteran of the aviation industry, as its next president and chief …
AirlinesKazakhstan Railways adopts GE digital solutions
KAZAKHSTAN Railways (KTZ) has signed a memorandum of understanding with GE Transportation to use digital technologies, with the aim of reducing fuel …
KazakhstanDB puts class 120 locomotives up for sale
The 5.6MW 15kv AC 200km/h class 120.1 locomotives are mostly in use with DB Long Distance, although usage has declined in recent years as new ICE3 …
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