Construction

Infrastructure

GCF, Artelia and TUC Rail selected for track and catenary engineering on Morocco’s new high-speed line

The agreement covers approximately 200 kilometers of high-speed infrastructure, focusing primarily on track laying and the electrification system, including catenary installations.

Lubomir Cech March 11, 2025 · 2 min read

Infrastructure

A new intermodal rail terminal starts construction in Alabama

The terminal is expected to provide intermodal services for industries such as automotive manufacturing and retail distribution.

Lubomir Cech March 11, 2025 · 2 min read

Rolling Stock

An update and an overview: CZ LOKO’s new locomotives and customer

Czech high-cab diesel and hybrid locomotives producer has gained new customers and delivered locomotives of various types to various customers over the past few months.

Lubomir Cech March 10, 2025 · 4 min read

Rolling Stock

NS unveils model of new CAF double-decker train

NS intends to replace its aging double-decker fleet and accommodate anticipated passenger growth with these new trains.

Lubomir Cech March 7, 2025 · 2 min read

Rolling Stock

JR East will introduce E10 series, integrating passengers and parcels operations

JR East has announced plans to develop the E10 series as the successor to the E2 and E5 series Shinkansen trains for the Tohoku Shinkansen.

Lubomir Cech March 6, 2025 · 3 min read

Rolling Stock

Elasmo locomotive completes performance test following modernization at RELOC Craiova

A newly modernized electric locomotive at RELOC Craiova has completed performance tests, reaching an operating speed of 160 km/h.

Lubomir Cech March 5, 2025 · 1 min read

Infrastructure

Tauern Tunnel: Second construction phase in the Gastein Valley

Despite major technical challenges due to the collapse of part of the vault at the north portal in December, work is back on schedule for the reopening in July.

Karel Novak February 27, 2025 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

POL-MIEDŹ TRANS supports construction of S10 highway in Poland by aggregates rail transport

Rail freight plays a role in the ongoing construction of the S10 expressway between Piła and Szczecin, a project covering approximately 113 kilometers.

Lubomir Cech February 24, 2025 · 1 min read

Infrastructure

Banedanmark reconstructs Skjern–Holstebro line for battery train operations

During the construction period, train services will be suspended, with replacement buses operating between Skjern and Holstebro.

Lubomir Cech February 21, 2025 · 2 min read

Infrastructure

Amtrak and Private Sector to Rebuild US Railroad

Amtrak collaborates with industry leaders to revitalize U.S. rail infrastructure, aiming to enhance mobility and stimulate economic growth.

Karel Novak February 20, 2025 · 1 min read

Technology & Innovation

PKP PLK tests ballastless track technology near Krakow

The trial aims to evaluate the performance of this infrastructure type under varying traffic conditions, including heavy freight operations.

Lubomir Cech February 19, 2025 · 2 min read

Technology & Innovation

Elon Musk - Dubai: Loop transportation project

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has signed an MoU with Elon Musk’s The Boring Company (TBC) to introduce the Dubai Loop. The project’s first phase includes a 17-kilometre pilot of TBC’s Loop transport system.

Karel Novak February 18, 2025 · 1 min read

Freight Rail

Rail transshipment hubs at the EU's eastern frontier: Do we need more terminals?

Ensuring a balanced and strategic allocation of resources is crucial to optimize the efficiency and effectiveness of the transshipment network.

Karel Novak February 18, 2025 · 3 min read

Infrastructure

DB Awards more long-term contracts for digital control and safety technology

Deutsche Bahn (DB) has signed a long-term volume contract with four companies in the rail industry for the supply and installation of digital control and safety technology.

Lubomir Cech February 14, 2025 · 2 min read

Business

Anceferr trains and employs migrants to address labour shortages in Italian railway construction

As part of the initiative, an associated company hired three migrant workers in January 2025 after they completed structured training and certification.

Lubomir Cech February 14, 2025 · 1 min read

Freight Rail

HS2 spoil transport via Willesden Euroterminal reaches 3 million tonnes

The site, operating 24 hours a day in West London, plays a key role in transporting tunnel spoil from HS2 construction to designated disposal sites across the UK.

Karel Novak February 13, 2025 · 2 min read

Infrastructure

Croatia tenders 83 km railway upgrade on TEN-T Corridor X

The pan-European corridor intends to connect Austrian Salzburg with Greek Thessaloniki with several branches.

Lubomir Cech February 13, 2025 · 1 min read

Infrastructure

Poland plans EUR 40 billion rail investments by 2032

The investments, which are already underway, are expected to impact both passenger and freight transport.

Lubomir Cech February 12, 2025 · 1 min read

Rolling Stock

PESA’s hybrid Gama locomotives for PKP Intercity will get a new design

Unlike the already-presented prototype, PESA is deploying new facelift to the 13-year-old platform.

Lubomir Cech February 11, 2025 · 2 min read

Infrastructure

Rail traffic resumes on Sarajevo–Ploče route in Bosnia and Herzegovina after infrastructure repairs

The railway line was taken out of service in October 2024 due to severe weather-related damage, resulting in nearly four months of disruption.

Lubomir Cech February 10, 2025 · 1 min read