All articles by Alex Blair

Alex Blair is a UK-based reporter for GlobalData Media. He writes on topics including conflict, geopolitics, defence and sport.

North American supply chains creak as 80% of Canada’s railways shut down

Canada’s two largest rail freight providers have locked out 9,300 workers after talks with the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference union…
What’s causing Germany’s mass transport strikes?

Failed negotiations over wages and working conditions between German transport unions, rail companies, and airlines will see employees continue strikes…
Signal: UK rail passengers “paying 10% premium for food” – regulator

UK rail passengers pay an average 10% price premium for food at railway stations compared to on the high street,…
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…
Theme focus: Paris transport “will not be ready” for Olympics – Mayor

Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo has said public transport will not be ready to host the Olympics and Paralympics, adding to…

Local outcry against Mexico’s Panama Canal rail alternative

The Mexican government’s promise to invest $2.85bn in the Interoceanic Corridor of the Isthmus of Tehuantepec (CIIT), touted as a…
Signal: EU takes Spain to court over railway regulation breaches

The European Commission has referred Spain to the EU Court of Justice for violating regulations that enforce a single railway…
Turkey moves against Europe with trade corridor alternative to IPEC

Turkish President Erdogan has announced plans for an alternative trade corridor to the India-Middle East-Europe Corridor (IMEC) agreed by the…
Signal: EU, USA, India, Saudi Arabia and UAE agree on rail and shipping corridor

On Saturday (9 September), the US and EU signed an agreement with India, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates…
Signal: Indian Railways pledges $3.9bn as first female CEO takes charge

Following the Indian cabinet’s approval of seven railway projects totalling $3.9bn (Rs 325bn), government-owned Indian Railways has appointed its first-ever…