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contract for new tri-mode locomotives

18.01.2021

Stadler and Rail Operations sign contract for new tri-mode locomotives

Stadler and Rail Operations Limited (UK) have signed a framework agreement for the supply of thirty tri-mode Class 93 locomotives that will meet the decarbonization requirements of the UK railways.
freight locomotives

18.01.2021

The total fleet of mainline freight locomotives of Russian Railways decreased

In December 2020, the total fleet of mainline freight locomotives of Russian Railways decreased by 4. 6% in annual dynamics and amounted to 10674 traction units.
modernization of the railway station

18.01.2021

Rail Baltica: modernization of the railway station

PKP Polskie Linie Kolejowe has started the modernization of the Bialystok railway station. This is an investment in the international rail Baltica line.
repaired of railway tracks

15.01.2021

Ukrzaliznytsia repaired more than 1.3 thousand km of railway tracks in 2020

During 2020, the railway workers carried out a set of measures to update the track infrastructure. In particular, to ensure the safety of train traffic and the maintenance of infrastructure with established speeds, Ukrzaliznytsia employees have repaired more than 1.
Diesel locomotives Newag

15.01.2021

Diesel locomotives Newag 311D are again in Captrain Polska fleet

Captrain Polska put into operation a diesel locomotive of the Newag 311D type in December 2020. At the moment, the locomotive is constantly serving the route Sandomierz - Kolbushova - Sandomierz, placing PCC Intermodal wagons at the container terminal, informs Railway Supply  magazine with reference to Captrain Polska.
reduced production of freight wagons

15.01.2021

KVSZ reduced production of freight wagons in 2020

Kryukov Railway Car Building Works (KVSZ) reduced the production of freight cars in 2020 by 70% compared to 2019 - to 1569 units.
Railway Construction

15.01.2021

Railway China – Kyrgyzstan – Uzbekistan: Construction in question

After 25 years of negotiations, the main issues on the construction of the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan (CКU) railway have still not been resolved, and there is still no clear plan of action, reports Railway Supply  magazine citing Vestikavkaza.
to build railway station

15.01.2021

Almaty plans to build a third railway station

In the suburbs of Almaty, it is planned to build a railway station Almaty-3. This was announced at a working meeting on "Adjustment of the General Plan of Almaty" project , informs railway magazine «Railway Supply» with reference to the Krisha news agency.
railway line construction completed

14.01.2021

Euroterminal: railway line construction completed

The logistics company Euroterminal has completed the construction of a railway line. The railway line from the Dry Port to the Odessa-Peresyp station will connect Euroterminal with the Odessa port, informs Railway Supply magazine with reference to Interfax-Ukraine.
electric locomotives were repaired

14.01.2021

ZERZ: Seven more electric locomotives were repaired

Zaporizhzhya Electric Locomotive Repair Plant sent seven electric locomotives after major overhauls, reports Railway Supply magazine with reference to the plant's Facebook page.
Railway project

14.01.2021

The cost of the railway from Azerbaijan to Turkey is estimated at more than $ 430 million

The cost of building a railway between Azerbaijan and Turkey through Armenia is estimated at $ 434 million, said Vusal Gasimli, executive director of the Center for Analysis of Economic Reforms and Communications (CAERC) of Azerbaijan, reports Railway Supply  magazine referring to Interfax-Azerbaijan.
Production of rails

14.01.2021

Production of rails in Russia increased by 3.9% in 2020

Production of rails in Russia in 2020 grew by 3. 9% among drops in other sectors of the railway production, infroms the railway magazine «Railway Supply » citing Ukrrudprom.