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China Modernizes CKD9 Locomotives for Turkmenistan

24.07.2025

China Completes Major Upgrade of CKD9 Locomotives for Turkmenistan

China has finished a large-scale modernization of CKD9 diesel locomotives for Turkmenistan at the CRRC Ziyang plant, and the units will soon return home for active operation.
Virginia Broadband Law Faces Court Battle

23.07.2025

Court Challenges Virginia Broadband Law Over Rail Access

Virginia broadband law sparks legal clash as a federal appeals court rules that the rail industry group can challenge state regulation over fiber-optic cable crossings.
Belgium Grants €61 Million Loan to Lineas for Growth

23.07.2025

Belgium Approves €61 Million Loan to Support Lineas Freight Operations

Belgium has approved a €61 million loan for Lineas to enhance financial stability, reinforce sustainable rail freight transport, and support the company’s strategic growth across European logistics markets.
Four Bids for Croatia Railway Tender Announced

22.07.2025

Four Bids Submitted in Croatian Railway Tender Worth €620 Million

Croatia launched a major railway tender attracting four bids for upgrading the Dugo Selo–Novska line, a project valued at €620 million ($723 million) and designed to modernize the country’s largest rail infrastructure.
Hong Kong MTR Loan Talks for Northern Link

22.07.2025

Hong Kong MTR Secures Funding for Northern Link Rail Plan

Hong Kong’s MTR Corp. is negotiating a loan to finance the Northern Link rail project, which aims to transform transportation in the New Territories and strengthen the city’s transit network.
Adif Launches $7.7M Traffic Control Modernization

22.07.2025

Adif Invests in $7.7M Traffic Control Upgrade Across Spain

Adif is investing $7. 7 million to modernize its traffic control technology, strengthening Spain’s rail network with advanced systems for safer and more efficient operations.

22.07.2025

Hamburg secures EIB loan to fund modern metro expansion

Hamburg has secured a $188 million loan from the European Investment Bank to finance 41 advanced DT6 metro trains, reinforcing its commitment to modern and automated urban mobility.
Webuild Finishes Hyperbaric Rail Tunnel on Naples–Bari Line

22.07.2025

Webuild Completes Italy’s First Hyperbaric Rail Tunnel Project

Webuild has completed Italy’s first hyperbaric excavation tunnel on the Naples–Bari high-speed rail line, marking a major achievement for sustainable engineering and future mobility in southern Italy.

22.07.2025

Netherlands Plans to Convert Old Trains into Hospital Trains

The Netherlands is preparing hospital trains by converting retired NS carriages into mobile clinics to enhance wartime readiness and provide flexible medical care during emergencies and conflicts.

21.07.2025

Italy Implements Earthquake Early Warning System on High-Speed Rail

Italy has launched an advanced Earthquake Early Warning System on the Rome-Naples high-speed line to enhance rail safety and protect passengers during seismic events with real-time data and AI technology.
Explore the Railway 200 Exhibition Train Across the UK

21.07.2025

Railway 200 Exhibition Train Brings History and Innovation to Life

The Railway 200 Exhibition Train started its nationwide journey to celebrate two centuries of British rail history, offering families an engaging experience at more than 60 locations across the UK.
Trenitalia Marks c2c Shift to Public Rail Network

20.07.2025

Trenitalia Ends c2c Era with Major Transition

Trenitalia officially ends its c2c era on Sunday, July 20, after eight years of investment, innovation, and high performance, as ownership shifts to public hands.