Infrastructure
33km mega-tunnel fully on track
The last of a total of 13,000 track support plates have been installed in the Koralm Tunnel.
Karel Novak
26/05/2023
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KCIC proceeds with the commissioning and testing of the first Indonesian high-speed railway
PT Kereta Api Indonesia China (KCIC), a company operating the Jakarta – Bandung high-speed line, proceeded with tests of the CRRC Fuxing trains on the first line of its kind in the country.
Lubomir Cech
25/05/2023
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Infrastructure
Germany: only 100 km rail network newly electrified, Pro-Rail Alliance critises
Pro-Rail Alliance calls for faster electrification of rail network due to wide disparities between federal states.
Karel Novak
25/05/2023
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Infrastructure
SBB will de-bottleneck the Zurich – Winterthur route
A new project, called MehrSpur Zürich–Winterthur, should bring 30% more capacity on this railway line.
Lubomir Cech
24/05/2023
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Rail Infrastructure in England and Wales Gets Over 50 Million EUR Support
The British railway infrastructure company, Network Rail, has unveiled its five-year plan (2024-2029) aimed at enhancing the railway infrastructure in England and Wales. The overall sum exceeds 50 million euros.
Lubomir Cech
23/05/2023
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Infrastructure
Stadler Rail Service Lays Foundation Stone for New Battery Train Maintenance Facility in Rendsburg
On 15 May 2023, Stadler Rail, the Swiss train manufacturer and service provider, placed a time capsule into the foundation of its latest service location in Germany, marking the commencement of a state-of-the-art maintenance facility for battery-powered regional trains.
Lubomir Cech
22/05/2023
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Infrastructure
Ukrzaliznytsia: 105 generators to keep people and goods moving
105 diesel generators worth $2.7 million have been delivered to Ukrzaliznytsia by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).
Karel Novak
16/05/2023
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Infrastructure
CFL cargo and Bertani Trasporti launch new rail connection between Poland and France
The new cross-border train will run twice a week and transport vans over a distance of more than 1300 km, connecting the Polish and French rail corridors via Germany.
Marketa Horpeniakova
12/05/2023
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Infrastructure
More InnoWaggons and SurfaceWaterTanks for K+S
Transport logistic fair in Munich is keeping the news busy with announcements. The recent one came from Innofreight about additional wagons and tank containers for K+S.
Lubomir Cech
10/05/2023
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Infrastructure
ÖBB and Ukrzaliznytsia: new freight connection to Ukraine, first trains in August
ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG), in cooperation with Ukrainian Railways, is connecting Ukraine to its intermodal network with the new TransFER Vienna - Kiev route. RAILMARKET.com brings fresh news from Munich Transport Logistics fair trade.
Karel Novak
09/05/2023
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1 min read
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Adif's €75.3 million investment to boost freight traffic at the Port of Castellón
The project is part of an agreement between Adif, Puertos del Estado, and the Port Authority of Castellón, with a total investment of €159.7 million. The new rail access will boost intermodal freight transport and promote more efficient, competitive, and sustainable mobility.
Marketa Horpeniakova
09/05/2023
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Amtrak Introduces 177 km/h Speed Between Chicago and St. Louis
National passenger railroad company in the United States, Amtrak, has introduced an increased speed on the Chicago-St.Louis Corridor. Faster trains will now run at a speed of 177 km/h.
Lubomir Cech
08/05/2023
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Brightline Unveils New Rail Station at Orlando International Airport
Brightline has unveiled a new Orlando Station at Orlando International Airport (MCO), marking a significant milestone in connecting two of Florida's fastest-growing regions. The scheduled service start is in the summer of 2023.
Lubomir Cech
04/05/2023
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Infrastructure
UK: Porterbrook Unveils New Asset Management Facility at Long Marston Rail Innovation Centre
Porterbrook, a UK rolling stock company, has recently introduced a new Asset Management Facility (AMF) at the Long Marston Rail Innovation Centre.
Lubomir Cech
04/05/2023
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Freight train derailment in Russia
According to local authorities, it was caused by an explosion on the tracks. No one was reportedly injured.
Karel Novak
02/05/2023
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Two new suburban commuter railway lines in Slovakia
Two new railway lines are set to be built in the Bratislava region, as the increase in construction in the city and its surroundings has put pressure on residents' mobility.
Lubomir Cech
29/04/2023
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Turkey: The Inauguration of the Ankara-Sivas High-Speed Train Line
The long-awaited Ankara-Sivas High-Speed Train Line was officially launched with a grand ceremony in Sivas. The 405 km high-speed rail project is the second-longest in Turkey.
Lubomir Cech
28/04/2023
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For the first time, Taiwan is connected to the China-Europe rail freight route.
New multimodal rail-sea route connects Taiwan, Wuhan and Duisburg
Karel Novak
26/04/2023
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Infrastructure
€190 Million for the Improvement of a Marshalling Yard in Slovakia
On 24 April 2023, the EU Cohesion Fund 2014-2020 approved an investment of over €190 million for Slovakia to enhance the marshalling yard in Žilina-Teplička, which is a crucial part of the Trans-European Transport Network.
Lubomir Cech
25/04/2023
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Infrastructure
Rail Cargo Group expands network with new destinations in Italy
RCG has expanded its comprehensive network by adding two new destinations, Treviso and Frosinone, to its TransFER Villach-Italy service. The rail freight subsidiary will operate one round trip per week between Villach and Treviso, while Frosinone will be operated on request.
Marketa Horpeniakova
20/04/2023
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