India to build 700 km of new metro lines
India’s Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs announced that within the next few years, the government plans to build new […]
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Rabat-Salé secures EIB loan for tram extension
The Rabat-Salé Tramway Company (STRS) and the European Investment Bank signed on March 7, an agreement for a EUR 400 […]
When Eurasia matters
Freight transport between Europe and Asia is a vital element in the relationship between the two continents and between the […]
Flixtrains to compete with Deutsche Bahn
German bus start-up Flixbus announced that it would begin offering two long-distance train services, the “Flixtrains”, on the route Hamburg-Cologne […]
Portugal launches tender on rail connection with Spain
Portugal’s Prime Minister Antónia Costa, accompanied by the Spanish PM Mariano Rajoy and the European Commissioner for Transport Violeta Bulc, […]
Vectron locomotive for ÖBB presented
During a ceremony in Vienna, on March 5, Siemens handed over the first Vectron locomotive for ÖBB. At the beginning […]
Munich Airport railway tunnel contract awarded
PORR has been granted by Flughafen München GmbH (Munich Airport) the contract for the extension of the existing railway tunnel […]
Siemens launched Smartron locomotive
Siemens announced that its new locomotive is “immediately” available to customers for test runs and demonstration, as already received approval […]
Warsaw to resume tender for the procurement of 213 trams
Poland’s Court of Appeals has invalidated the decision of Warsaw public transport company, ZTM Warszawa, announcing the cancellation of the […]
Entire DB Cargo fleet goes “smart” by 2020
DB Cargo announced that 70,000 wagons in Germany will be fitted with modern sensors and telematics systems, by 2020. Currently, […]