Analysing the integration process of the Republic of Moldova’s rail network into EU’s rail network (Part 1)
The acknowledgement of the Republic of Moldova’s independence in 1991 was a key moment in the country’s evolution. Meanwhile, the […]
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Surface cleaning by sandblasting
Sandblasting is a technological process by which a high hardness blasting agent is designed with very high speed on a […]
Intelligent Transport Systems receive approval from the European Parliament
The European Commission and the European railway sector welcomed the vote given by the European Parliament on July 6 concerning […]
Tube Lines’ end completes the failure of London Underground maintenance PPPs
On June 27, 2010, Transport for London (TfL) confirmed that Tube Lines had become a 100% subsidiary of the British […]
The Toledo Declaration sets out urban integration regeneration
At the end of June, in Toledo, Spain, EU’s Urban Development Ministers adopted the Toledo Declaration, which sets out the […]
Recession determines trends in cargo transport technologies
The economic crisis has seriously affected worldwide rail cargo transport. The latest cargo transport technologies aim to reduce energy consumption, […]
Railway transport faced with the flood threat
Natural disasters cause a direct and indirect unbalance in a country’s economy. Direct losses affect the infrastructure, agriculture, industrial products, […]
Passengers must know their rights!
At the beginning of June, the European Parliament passed a new law which protects passengers who travel by bus, motor […]
Public procurement should also be “green”
In July 2010, the European Commission presented a proposal to establish ambitious objectives for green public procurement. The Communication is […]
EP approves Industrial Emissions Directive Stricter rules are imposed
The European Parliament has approved the Commission’s proposal on the new Industrial Emissions Directive which is an important step in […]