All articles by Samseer M

California selects preferred bidder for second phase of high-speed rail project

The California High-Speed Rail Authority has selected a consortium of Dragados, Flatiron and Shimmick (DFS) as the preferred bidder for…
Transmashholding begins dynamic test run of double-deck coach with seats

Russia-based Transmashholding's Tver Carriage plant (JSC TVZ) has started the dynamic test run of a pilot double-deck coach with seats…
Russia suspends rail services to CIS countries

Russian Railways has suspended its train services to Ukraine, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan and Tajikistan for a period of one year starting…
Burnie Port to undergo rail and freight transport improvements

Tasmania's Port of Burnie is set to receive $12m worth of improvements on its rail and freight transport facilities in…
World Bank signs $1.1bn loan agreement for India’s Eastern DFC project

The Indian Government and World Bank have signed a $1.1bn loan agreement for the second phase of Eastern Dedicated Freight…

UK DfT awards East Coast rail franchise contract to Inter City Railways

UK's Department for Transport (DfT) has signed the £3.3bn East Coast rail franchise contract with Inter City Railways, a joint…
Alstom purchases 25% share in EKZ joint venture

French rail manufacturer Alstom has signed a contract with the national rail company Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ) to purchase an…
First freight train route from China to Spain opens

The first freight train linking China and Spain has completed its maiden journey, marking the opening of the world's longest…
Rockwell Collins to provide its SCADA system to LA Metro

Rockwell Collins has secured a contract from Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LA Metro) to develop the supervisory control…
New trains officially rolled out on London Midland network

Rail passengers in London Midland network are set to benefit from the ten new four-car trains that will start operational…