The Gliwice police received a report about a “strangely behaving parcel”. The parcel, which was going from Silesia to Szczecin, which was supposed to contain electronics, suddenly stirred and even hissed. Investigators from the 3rd police department were sent to the place, and the check began. It is reported by Railway Supply magazine with reference to Nakolei.
It took almost five hours to localize the fire that broke out on the territory of the former plant in Kolomna near Moscow. A hundred people and a fire train were involved in extinguishing, work continues. It is reported by Railway Supply magazine with reference to NV.
The rail union RMT has turned down the latest offers from both Network Rail and most of the passenger train operators in England, some of which provide services in Scotland and Wales. The Rail Delivery Group, which represents industry operators, reacted with dismay to RMT's rejection of the offer. The rejection came after weeks of negotiations that broke off late on Friday evening. Railway Supply magazine writes about this with reference to RailTech.
Additional routes of the Turkish YHT High Speed Line were organized by the TCDD General Directorate Taşımacılık AŞ under the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure for volunteers who will go to the earthquake zone. Three YHT trains will operate between Sögutlüçeşme and Konya to carry 1,500 volunteers from Istanbul, Railway Supply reports, citing Railly News.
A fatal accident occurred on one of the construction sites of the Genoa Junction project in Italy, causing the death of a worker with another one suffering injuries. The tragedy led various Italian unions to go on strike at the facility for a day and demand a meeting with the organizations concerned, Railway Supply reports citing RailFreight.
An error in the design of a new fleet for the Spanish metric gauge networks in Asturias and Cantabria is likely to delay the delivery of rolling stock for several years. The current design of the train does not allow passage through some of the tunnels on the routes. The Ministry of Transport has ordered an internal review, but two managers at Adif and Renfe have already been fired. It is reported by Railway Supply magazine with reference to RailTech.
In a few months, Estonian Railways (EVR) will receive a second state financial aid package. The state-owned company, which recorded a financial loss of 20.7 million euros in 2022, will receive 8.7 million euros from the state's monetary reserves. However, this should be one of many interventions in the company's financial condition, as its losses are forecast to increase in the coming years. Railway Supply magazine writes about this with reference to RailFreight.
Rail traffic in Turkey and Syria was partially affected by the earthquakes that hit the border region on Monday. All rail traffic has been suspended in Syria. Turkey has largely canceled passenger traffic from the east of the country, reports Railway Supply magazine with reference to RailFreight.
A suspicious substance found at a subway station in Tokyo, Japan's capital, has alarmed authorities. While train traffic was suspended for about 1 hour, about 42,000 people were affected due to traffic disruptions, writes Railway Supply, citing Railly News.
Nearly a month after the accident at the Zidani Most station in Slovenia, Felbermayr managed to lift a 300-tonne transformer substation that had overturned as a result of a platform derailment. Railway Supply magazine writes about this, citing Kurier Kolejowy.
The Southern Railway and Integral Coach Factory (ICF) in India are building replica steam locomotives that will run on electricity. One of the replicas of the locomotive developed by the Southern Railway is expected to be completed in three to four months, Railway Supply magazine reports, citing Railway Technology.
Eurotunnel operator Getlink ended 2022 with a 107 percent increase in revenue to a new all-time high of €1.6 billion, the company said on Thursday. Tunnel services accounted for 65% of revenue last year, Railway Supply reports, citing RailTech.
