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Rail Baltica launches tenders for major railway construction in Estonia

With construction due to start in spring 2024, this initiative will mark a major step forward for the Estonian section of the project, advancing the project's goal of opening to rail traffic in 2030.

Marketa Horpeniakova January 4, 2024 · 2 min read

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Europorte expands rail infrastructure management services with Renofer acquisition

Europorte, active in rail freight and railway infrastructure management in France, has acquired a significant share in a firm specializing in railway installation maintenance and construction.

Lubomir Cech December 22, 2023 · 1 min read

Infrastructure

Major HS2 milestone: 'Florence' and 'Cecilia' reach 90% of the way through the Chiltern tunnel

This progress marks a key stage in the construction of HS2, the longest tunnel to improve the UK's rail infrastructure. The project also has a strong environmental focus.

Marketa Horpeniakova December 22, 2023 · 2 min read

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From vision to reality: EU agrees on transformative TEN-T network upgrade

With a phased approach to completion by 2050, this agreement promises to emphasize the shift towards sustainable mobility and meet the diverse needs of Member States.

Marketa Horpeniakova December 20, 2023 · 2 min read

Infrastructure

EIB Global invests in Moldovan railway infrastructure

EIB Global, the development finance arm of the European Investment Bank, has signed a €41.2 million loan agreement with the Moldovan government to rehabilitate railway infrastructure.

Lubomir Cech December 19, 2023 · 2 min read

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Akiem strengthens maintenance capabilities: new developments in Sweden and France

Akiem is establishing a new locomotive workshop in Borlänge, Sweden, in collaboration with Train Alliance, and is advancing a rolling stock maintenance centre in Ostricourt, France.

Lubomir Cech December 18, 2023 · 1 min read

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Adif will renew the La Negrilla terminal in Seville

Adif has announced the commencement of a 6.7 million euro infrastructure renewal at the La Negrilla freight terminal in Seville.

Lubomir Cech December 14, 2023 · 2 min read

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CPK and Adif signed a collaboration agreement

During the Rail Live event in Madrid, CPK signed an agreement with Adif aiming to enhance the development of Poland's high-speed railway network.

Lubomir Cech December 7, 2023 · 2 min read

Infrastructure

German railway stations welcome Coca-Cola's Christmas truck tour

The partnership between Coca-Cola and DB Cargo marks a change in tradition: Santa Claus arrives by train at Leipzig, Frankfurt am Main, Hamburg Altona and Berlin Südkreuz stations.

Marketa Horpeniakova December 6, 2023 · 2 min read

Infrastructure

Union Pacific will open a new intermodal terminal in Phoenix, Arizona

Union Pacific Railroad will launch a new intermodal terminal in Phoenix's central area.

Lubomir Cech December 5, 2023 · 1 min read

Infrastructure

Pajares: The 7th longest European rail tunnel is officially opened

After two decades of construction and an investment of 4 billion euros, Spain has completed one of its most extensive and intricate engineering projects: the Pajares tunnel.

Lubomir Cech December 4, 2023 · 2 min read

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A new transhipment terminal on a broad-gauge railway line in Poland

Linia Hutnicza Szerokotorowa (LHS) has recently inaugurated its new transhipment terminal.

Lubomir Cech December 4, 2023 · 2 min read

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A new North Macedonia – Serbia high-speed railway on the horizon

Ministers of Transport and Communications of North Macedonia and Serbia have signed a memorandum in Belgrade.

Lubomir Cech November 29, 2023 · 1 min read

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Siemens Mobility opens its first workshop in Sweden

Siemens Mobility officially opened its new locomotive workshop in Hallsberg on November 22, 2023.

Lubomir Cech November 27, 2023 · 1 min read

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DB: Dresden - Prague in one hour through new tunnel

Germany's longest railway tunnel is to be built in the eastern Ore Mountains and will significantly shorten the journey time between Dresden and Prague.

Karel Novak November 23, 2023 · 2 min read

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Sawtooth Bridge replacement project launched by Amtrak

Replacing the Sawtooth Bridges is a key component of the Gateway Program to preserve and expand the busiest section of the Northeast Corridor (NEC).

Karel Novak November 22, 2023 · 2 min read

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Spain gets ready for winter on rails

Adif, the Spanish railway infrastructure company, has implemented its Winter Preventive Measures Master Plan for the 2023/24 season.

Lubomir Cech November 21, 2023 · 1 min read

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Mexico's ambitious plan: Converting 20,000 kilometers of track from freight to passenger use

The move will allow concessionaires to convert existing freight lines into modernized, electrified tracks for passenger trains.

Marketa Horpeniakova November 13, 2023 · 2 min read

Infrastructure

Spanish sidings go big on 750-metre trains

Adif has committed to upgrade seven sidings on the Zaragoza-Tarragona and Madrid-Barcelona lines to 750 metres.

Lubomir Cech November 13, 2023 · 2 min read

Infrastructure

DB's Riedbahn modernization project boosts rail freight and passenger transport

The project, aimed at creating a high-performance rail network, will involve extensive construction work and modernization.

Marketa Horpeniakova November 9, 2023 · 2 min read