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US rail traffic increases to highest freight load in two years
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) has announced its US rail traffic figures for the week ending 2 December 2023, …
Germany’s DB begins construction on line to Fehmarnbelt tunnel to Denmark
Germany’s Deutsche Bahn (DB) has marked the beginning of construction on the next stage of a major €3.5bn ($3.76bn) rail project …
Hitachi Rail recognised as first company to track train’s ethical life cycle
Japanese rolling stock manufacturer Hitachi Rail has announced a Social Product Declaration (SPD) which will allow for tracking the "ethical …
Electric “very light rail” units to be tested on UK network
Eversholt Rail, in partnership with Transport Design International (TDI), will bring a new all-electric multiple-unit train to UK rail in …
ORR says Network Rail can do more on train reliability in UK
The UK’s rail regulator has welcomed a recorded recovery of the reliability of passenger trains, but said there is much …
FS Group’s TX Logistik finalises Exploris acquisition
Mercitalia Logistics subsidiary TX Logistik has finalised its acquisition of Exploris Deutschland Holding to expand its presence to 11 different …
Las Vegas to California high-speed line gets $3bn in government funding
A $12bn high-speed rail project between Las Vegas and southern California in the US is set to receive $3bn in funding …
Air Canada launches new air-to-rail links
Canadian flag carrier Air Canada has launched its new offering which extends air-to-rail booking options for customers across major European …
Infrabel to take $1bn loan for 10-year plan
Belgium’s rail infrastructure manager Infrabel will take a €1bn loan to finance its 10-year plan from 2023 to 2032. The funds …
US invests $225m into Ukraine rail network
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has announced $225m of investment into alternative export routes for Ukraine. USAID and …
Patriot Rail acquires Hydra following 10-year partnership
US-based rail transport firm Patriot Rail Company has announced the acquisition of Hydra Distribution & Rail Services and Hydra Transport …
Emirati oil casts an inescapable shadow over climate talks at COP28
DUBAI - For people in the climate world, the annual two-week extravaganza that is COP28 is a moment to see …
Signal: Morocco to acquire 168 trains in preparation for World Cup
Morocco’s National Office of Railways (ONCF) has announced a tender for the acquisition of 168 trains, marking a major step …
UK Government confirms £3.9bn for Transpennine Route Upgrade
Almost £4bn ($5bn) will be invested into the Transpennine rail route in northern England according to an announcement by the …
AD Ports Group partners with Kazakhstan Railways on Caspian
Abu Dhabi port regulator and operator AD Ports Group has formed a joint venture with Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ or …