All articles by Samseer M

Australia’s Murray Basin rail project receives $30m in funding

The Murray Basin rail project in Australia is set to start after the Labour government approved $30m in funding for…
Which? survey reveals UK’s Southern tops firms offering the most delayed services

A new report by consumer association Which? has revealed that train operator Southern has topped the list of firms that…
World Bank grants $195m loan for Uzbekistan rail project

The International Bank for Reconstruction of Development (IBRD) has granted a $195m loan for the $1.63bn Pap-Angren railway project in…
CSX’s freight train carrying crude oil derails in West Virginia, US

A CSX freight train carrying crude oil has derailed in West Virginia, US, setting rail cars ablaze, destroying a house…
BNSF Railway to invest $223m for rail projects in Texas

US freight transportation company BNSF Railway has announced that it will invest approximately $223m for rail capacity improvement projects and…

Alstom contracted for track work on Line 7 of Delhi Metro

India's Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has awarded a €25m contract to Alstom, in order to carry out track work…
Digital Barriers to provide surveillance solution for European railway operator

UK-based surveillance technologies provider Digital Barriers has secured a €0.28m initial contract from an undisclosed European railway operator to provide…
Alstom-Bombardier consortium to deliver ten MI09 trains for France’s STIF

Syndicat des Transports d'Ile-de-France (STIF) has awarded a €150m contract to Alstom-Bombardier consortium for the delivery of ten additional MI09…
Northern Rail unveils new upgraded electric Class 319 trains

UK rail operator Northern Rail has unveiled the first of its new upgraded electric Class 319 trains, which will enter…
EBRD sells stake in Poland’s PKP Cargo

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has sold its shares in Polish freight transport company PKP Cargo, the…