Ethiopia: Addis Ababa light rail test launched
Pre-revenue testing of Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) light railway was launched on 2 February. ”Pre-revenue testing of Addis Ababa light railway […]
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More states agreed to develop Trans-Caspian International Transport Route
Kazakhstan Temir Zholy, Turkish State Railways, Azerbaijan Railways, Georgian Railway, International Seaport of Aktau, Baku International Sea Trade Port, Azerbaijan […]
First modernized Pasazieru vilciens diesel trains to be launched in H1
The first modernized Pasazieru vilciens diesel trains will be launched in the first half of this year, while electric train […]
Lithuania to acquire more electric locomotives in 2019
Lithuanian Railways is analysing electric locomotives currently available on the market and is consulting with manufacturers. Some of them, like […]
A new Action Plan for BDZ
The new strategy for stabilization and development of the Bulgarian railway company BDZ will be ready until the middle of […]
India: Railway Minister proposes a JV between the Railways and the State government
India’s Railway Minister, Suresh Prabhu, suggested the setting up of a special purpose vehicle (SPV) through a joint venture between […]
SNCB simplifies train ticket acquisition rules
As of 1 February, SNCB will introduce a EUR 7 additional fee for every ticket bought on-board. The additional fee […]
SNCF provides limitless-journey season tickets
IDTGV, a SNCF subsidiary, has put to sale a monthly season tickets worth EUR 60 with limitless journeys to about […]
Alstom EUR 2 billion contract to deliver metro trains for Paris network
Alstom has been designated by RATP , mandated by STIF and SGP , as the contractor to supply metros trains […]
Romania, new Secretary General of the Permanent Secretariat of CIG TRACECA
During the 11th Annual Conference of TRACECA Intergovernmental Commission (CIG TRACECA), Romania was appointed the Secretary General of the Permanent […]