Current Developments in UK Rail: An Electrifying Future
Sweeping budgetary cuts put into action by the new coalition government originally cast doubt over a number of projects, however…
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Russian Rail Firm Completes Financing Plan
Russian railcar provider Brunswick Rail has revealed that it has completed its $500m financing plan to support the company's expansion.…
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ERRD Loan to Help Restructure Kazakh Railway
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) will provide a €145m ($200m) loan to freight transport subsidiary of Kazakh…
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Crossrail Commences Train Procurement Process
UK’s Crossrail has begun the procurement process to purchase rolling stock and depot facilities for the Crossrail route, with a…
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Patriot Rail to Operate US State Railroad
Short line railroad holding company Patriot Rail Corporation has entered into an agreement with the North Carolina Department of Transportation…
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Ansaldo Wins Australian Rail System Deal
Ansaldo STS Australia has signed a contract with Rio Tinto to provide rail systems for the company's iron ore operations…
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UK Unveils $12bn Rail Investment Plans
The UK Department for Transport (DfT) has unveiled plans to invest £8bn ($12.6bn) to upgrade the nation's rail infrastructure by…
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Israel Seeks Applications for High-Speed Rail Line
Israel is seeking expressions of interest from private sector parties for a 170km high-speed rail connection between the cities of…
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Russian, Finnish Railways Sign Cooperation Agreement
Russian Railways has signed a memorandum of intent with Finnish railway company VR Group to cooperate on international container freight…
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London to Frankfurt to the Future
Having successfully passed a series of safety tests in the Eurotunnel, Deutsche Bahn (DB) intends to facilitate the travel of…