UK: Approval for new rail freight hub in East Midlands
Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin has approved the development of the East Midlands Gateway Rail Freight Interchange near East Midlands Airport, […]
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PKP Cargo fined for limiting competition
Poland’s Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) found that freight operator PKP Cargo abused its dominant position, resulting in […]
Russia: FGK to become again independent operator
Federal Freight Company (FGK) is to become an independent operator again, according to the “Kommersant”. For this, RZD would return […]
Alstom is entirely refocused on rail transport
Over the third quarter 2015/16 (from 1 October to 31 December 2015), Alstom booked a strong EUR 2.4 billion of […]
Consultation on South Western rail franchise opened
The Department for Transport announced that is seeking feedback and input on priorities for the next South Western rail franchise. […]
Polish Railways to launch new tender on railway modernisation
Polish Railways, PKP PLK, has announced a PLN 63 million (EUR 14.5 million) tender for Poznan East-Trzemeszno railway modernisation. The […]
Norfolk Southern established Pocahontas Division
Norfolk Southern is consolidating its Virginia and Pocahontas divisions to form the new Pocahontas Division. The consolidation is part of […]
Pennsylvania launched Arrott Transportation Center construction
In January, Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) has started the first phase of Arrott Transportation Center construction, that is expected […]
Austria: Cityjet enters service
The new ÖBB’s Cityjet train has begun passenger service in Styria three months ahead of schedule. The first of 18 […]
Helsinki – Tallinn railway tunnel MoU signed
On January 5, 2016, the City of Helsinki, the City of Tallinn, Finnish Ministry of Transport and the Estonian Ministry […]