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ERA

03.01.2023

ERA calls for removal of technical barriers to reduce travel time across European borders

According to a European Union Railways Agency (ERA) report, many cross-border rail routes function like a patchwork of different national systems and there is an opportunity to reduce travel times by addressing technical and operational issues.
English

29.12.2022

Do you speak English?

Some transport sub-sectors already use a unified English language. Now it may be the turn of the railroad.
HSR

28.12.2022

China’s Hunan province opens new high-speed line

In southeast China's Hunan province, the 154 km long Changde-Changsha high-speed line, designed for a speed of 350 km/h, has been put into operation.
ammonia

27.12.2022

Ammonia wagon overturned in Serbia

A freight car carrying ammonia overturned on the Nis-Dimitrovgrad railway line in southeastern Serbia. The release of ammonia has already poisoned 51 people.
RZD

26.12.2022

Delivery times for Chinese goods by RZD have increased significantly due to the outbreak of coronavirus in China

A sharp increase in the incidence of coronavirus in China after the abolition of the principle of zero tolerance led to interruptions in the delivery of Chinese goods to the Russian Federation.
electricity bills

26.12.2022

Germany to help rail companies pay electricity bills

The German parliament voted to reduce the price of electricity for railways to 13 cents per kWh. According to Conor Fagan of the European Rail Freight Association (ERFA), this is significantly less than what the industry is currently paying.
KZ-EU

26.12.2022

Cooperation in the field of digitalization between Kazakhstan and the EU

Ahead of celebrating 30 years of dynamic and trusting relations, Kazakhstan and the European Union see digital connectivity as one of the most powerful bridges connecting West and East across Central Asia, as well as a sustainable tool to access this strategic location with huge market and resource potential.
Indian Railways

23.12.2022

India to build first rail link to Bhutan

Next year Indian Railways (IR) plans to begin construction of a 57km broad gauge line linking Kokrajhar in India and Gelephu in Bhutan.
TCW

22.12.2022

TCW refused to issue bonds for 3 billion rubles

The Supervisory Board of the Tver Carriage Works (part of TMH) has decided not to place exchange-traded bonds of the BO-02 series in the amount of 3 billion rubles.
UIC

15.12.2022

The number of railway accidents increased compared to 2020

Based on data provided by 32 infrastructure operators in Europe, Asia, the Middle East and Africa, the International Union of Railways (UIC) has released a regular report on railway accidents.
Catenary

13.12.2022

Financial sustainability of railways in question due to high energy prices

The Community of European Rail and Infrastructure Companies (CER) has urged EU member states to address rising electricity prices.
Network Rail

13.12.2022

Heavy snow disrupted UK rail communication

Rail passengers have experienced disruptions to their journey this morning due to heavy snowfall in London, the South East and East Anglia.