China has introduced a high-speed maglev train that can operate at a top speed of 600km/h in Qingdao, Shandong Province.…
20 Jul 2021
Indian Railways conducts trial run on Jaynagar-Bardibas project section
Indian Railways has completed a trial run on a new 35km-long newly-gauge converted section between Jaynagar in the state of Bihar and Kurtha in the neighbouring country of Nepal. The…
19 Jul 2021
UK announces funding package for light rail operators
The UK Government has announced financial aid of $77.02m (£56m) for light rail operators across England to support their recovery as they commence services after the lifting of Covid-19 restrictions.…
16 Jul 2021
Alberta signs MoU to advance with Calgary-Banff Rail Passenger Project
The Government of Alberta’s Ministry of Transportation (Alberta Transportation), Invest Alberta and the Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) have signed a detailed memorandum of understanding (MoU) to proceed with the proposed…
15 Jul 2021
India to inaugurate redeveloped Gandhinagar Capital railway station
The Gandhinagar Capital railway station in the Indian state of Gujarat has been completed and is ready to be inaugurated on 16 July. It is said to be India’s first such…
15 Jul 2021
Welsh Affairs Committee report recommends rail infrastructure upgrades
The Welsh Affairs Committee has released a report recommending urgent improvements in rail infrastructure across the region. It has called for a new Wales Rail Board, including the UK and…
15 Jul 2021
Northeast Corridor Commission releases 15-year rail development plan
The Northeast Corridor (NEC) Commission has announced a $117bn, 15-year plan, CONNECT NEC 2035 (C35), to remake the US train corridor as part of a reinvestment programme. The entities involved…
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