In Třinec, Czech Republic, a new stationary unloading station for iron ore has been installed at Třinecké Železárny – Moravia Steel, the largest steel company in the country.
It claims the diversions of the corridor between Obertraubling and Passau will make running trains uneconomical.
This development is part of the preparation for the initiation of electric train services scheduled for September 2024.
This development represents the first new construction project of its kind in Europe in over three decades.
An in-depth analysis of how climate-specific financing instruments can support the rail sector, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).
A non-binding agreement was signed in Rome at the end of March 2024, highlighting a shared interest in the development of new services enhanced by space-based technologies and data.
The refurbishment work will be entirely conducted within the UK, potentially benefiting the local supply chain and employment.
Akiem has initiated collaboration with Alstom to conduct certification testing for the MS3 locomotives.
This technology, developed by Alstom, enables the control of trains from a remote location.
In total, 44 locomotives will undergo the retrofit.
The initial two locomotives have been successfully revised and have resumed service.
This initiative is part of an $18.8 million project titled ‘Battery Powered Tender for Heavy Haul Fleet Decarbonisation’.
A few days ago, the Vice President of Kazakhstan National Railway Group, Koishebaev Yerlan, and his delegation came to Chongqing to discuss logistics cooperation between Kazakhstan and Chongqing, to deepen the construction of the China-European Liner (Chongqing) South Passage, and to sign a strategic cooperation agreement on the international corridor with the partners of Chongqing.
The Vinjan Viaduct, a key component of Slovenia's railway infrastructure expansion, was recently completed.
Siemens Mobility is replacing its current rail infrastructure site in Chippenham, Wiltshire, UK, with a state-of-the-art factory, digital engineering and R&D facility.
Sasol will in return finance the maintenance and repair of the ammonia wagons fleet.
To transport the sponge iron, specially designed DryTainers from Innofreight were used.
The Indian government has initiated a massive overhaul of the country's railway infrastructure.
Trenes Argentinos Cargas (TAC) has conducted operational circulation tests transporting mining supplies from Buenos Aires to the Salta stations of Olacapato and Laguna Seca.
The State of São Paulo is starting public hearings for the Intercidades Train (TIC) Eixo Norte project.