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trains continue operating

31.05.2023

Closure of Poland-Belarus border for trucks, while trains continue operating

Starting from Thursday, June 1st, cargo originating from Russia or Belarus will no longer be permitted to cross the border between Poland and Belarus by truck.
Belarusian Railway reduces the volume of freight transportation

31.05.2023

Belarusian Railway reduces the volume of freight transportation

Volumes have declined, and revenues have decreased, especially with discounts on major export cargoes. .
Which railway lines on the border with Ukraine

31.05.2023

Which railway lines on the border with Ukraine will be restored?

The capacity of routes between Poland and Ukraine is limited. What are the plans to increase transportation capabilities? Since the beginning of the war, the railway has played an extremely important role, initially in the mass evacuation of civilians, and then in the delivery of goods, reports the railway portal Railway Supply, citing nakolei.
railways of novorossiya

31.05.2023

The occupiers have created the “railways of novorossiya” ‘enterprise’

Russian invaders have announced the establishment of a 'state enterprise' that is supposed to 'manage' a part of the railway located in the temporarily occupied territories.
railway products

30.05.2023

Last year, Interpipe reduced the production of railway products by 51%

In 2022, Interpipe, as reported by the railway journal Railway Supply, decreased the manufacturing of railway products by 51%.
in Kharkiv Metro

30.05.2023

Photo exhibition in Kharkiv Metro

"The Cities and Their Heroes" is a photo exhibition located in the passage between the "Maidan Konstytutsii" and "Istorychnyi Muzei" metro stations in Kharkiv Metro The exhibition features photographs showcasing Ukrainian cities and their inhabitants who have become heroes.
contract with Metrowagonmash

30.05.2023

The Tbilisi City Hall will not have to pay for the termination of the contract with Metrowagonmash

The Mayor of Tbilisi, Kakha Kaladze, stated that the city administration will not be involved in the dispute with the Russian company Metrowagonmash regarding the supply of metro cars The contract has been terminated, and all procedures were carried out with the participation of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), according to the railway magazine Railway Supply, citing the ТЖД.
destroyed railway bridges

28.05.2023

In Ukraine, one-third of the destroyed railway bridges have been restored

Alexander Kubrakov announced that one-third of the destroyed railway bridges have been restored in Ukraine within a year These bridges were damaged during the full-scale invasion of Ukraine's territory by the Russian Federation.
The railway of Slovakia

28.05.2023

The railway of Slovakia is ready to accept more agricultural cargo from Ukraine

The Slovak railway is prepared to handle a greater volume of cargo from Ukrainian agricultural producers This was discussed during a meeting between representatives of Ukrzaliznytsia and Slovak carriers on May 25, as reported by the railway magazine Railway Supply, citing Rail.
construction of a railway section

25.05.2023

Iran is close to completing the construction of a railway section on the russia-India route

The new railway segment will connect the Iranian Caspian port city of Bandar Anzali to Rasht It is expected that the railway line will be opened in July, according to the railway portal Railway Supply, citing railfreight.
French rails for Ukrzaliznytsia

24.05.2023

French rails for Ukrzaliznytsia

The VRU considers a bill on the supply of French rails to Ukrzaliznytsia The Committee on Transport and Infrastructure of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine plans to consider a bill on the ratification of the Framework Agreement on financial support for the rail supply project of Ukrzaliznytsia, according to the railway journal Railway Supply, citing Rail.
Is RZD International on the sanctions lists?

24.05.2023

Is RZD International on the sanctions lists?

RZD International is actively participating in the modernization project of a railcar repair plant in Turkmenistan The international division of the RZD International holding and the Turkmenistan state railway operator "Demirellari" have signed a memorandum of understanding regarding the phased modernization and implementation of advanced technologies and equipment at the railcar repair plant in the city of Gyzylarbat, according to the Railway Supply magazine citing the national railway operator.