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RU-IR

14.04.2023

Russian fuel is already flowing to Iran through the eastern branch of INSTC

Following a US$40 billion energy deal last year, Russia has begun the first shipments of fuel to Iran by rail. It turns out that already in February-March of this year, 30 thousand tons of Russian gasoline and oil were transported to Iran along the eastern branch of the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC), which crosses Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan.
Voorschoten

13.04.2023

Accident on the Dutch railway

The cause of the tragic accident that occurred in the Netherlands has been identified. The construction crane involved in the fatal accident ended up on the tracks earlier than agreed, according to ProRail's Dutch infrastructure manager.
China HSR

13.04.2023

China ramps up investment in rail infrastructure development

In the first quarter of 2023, investment in the development of China's railway infrastructure (CR) increased by 6. 6% to 113.
Dino-train

13.04.2023

Dino train will run in Japan

Before the reopening of the Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum, the Japanese railway company Echizen Railway plans to launch a tourist Dino train this summer.
Ermewa

12.04.2023

Ermewa Group rebranding

Ermewa Group, a freight wagon and tank container leasing company, has announced that it has changed its name and brand name to Streem.
VIA Rail Canada

12.04.2023

VIA Rail Canada cuts down on plastic on trains

Canadian passenger transport operator VIA Rail Canada has announced measures to reduce plastic waste on trains, Railway Supply reports, quoting zdmira.
river-otter

11.04.2023

Denmark has installed a footbridge for otters

Otter pontoons have been installed under a railway bridge that leads to Ribe across the Tved River. This is reported by Railway Supply magazine with reference to the Railway Gazette.
GE-UZ

07.04.2023

Uzbekistan and Georgia to boost rail trade

Uzbekistan and Georgia want to increase bilateral trade to $500 million in the next few years. At the same time, they will try to develop transport and logistics synergies.
Ohio

06.04.2023

US sues Norfolk Southern over train derailment

The US Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against Norfolk Southern Railroad over a tragic accident involving a train that caused significant environmental damage.
Train wreck

04.04.2023

Train wreck in the Netherlands

The train ran over construction equipment left on the tracks. At least one person died and about 30 passengers were injured.
Swiss trains

03.04.2023

Two trains derail in Switzerland

Dozens of people were injured when two regional trains derailed in Switzerland. The cause of the events was probably very strong winds and rain that washed out the tracks, Railway Supply reports, citing Raport Kolejowy.
Viterra

31.03.2023

Grain trader Viterra to withdraw from the Russian market

Viterra, one of the world's leading grain traders, will soon announce its withdrawal from the Russian market. It is reported by Railway Supply magazine with reference to Rail.