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£49 million signalling works: Alstom upgrades key route

08.01.2026

£49 million signalling works complete on Portsmouth Direct line

Shinkansen extensions under scrutiny in Japan’s rail review

04.01.2026

Shinkansen extensions under scrutiny as Japan weighs next steps

Battery electric locomotives in Australia for heavy haul

26.12.2025

Battery electric locomotives in Australia enter service

South Africa’s government invests $1.1 billion to improve railway signaling in 2025. Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana reveals this plan, supporting PRASA’s goals

19.03.2025

South Africa Boosts Railway Signaling with $1.1 Billion in 2025

South Africa’s government invests $1. 1 billion to improve railway signaling in 2025.
Egyptian Transport Minister Kamel el-Wazir inspected the Alstom industrial complex in Borg el-Arab. He stressed its role in supplying markets, increasing exports, and generating employment.

16.03.2025

Egypt Boosts Transport with Alstom Industrial Complex

Egyptian Transport Minister Kamel el-Wazir inspected the Alstom industrial complex in Borg el-Arab. He stressed its role in supplying markets, increasing exports, and generating employment.
Chinese Consortium Secures $2.2 Billion Tanzania-Burundi Railway Contract.

14.03.2025

Chinese Firm Wins Tanzania-Burundi Railway Deal

Chinese Consortium Secures $2. 2 Billion Tanzania-Burundi Railway Contract.
France has granted Morocco a loan of €781 million for the purchase of 18 Avelia Horizon trains. This will support the expansion of the country’s high-speed rail network

13.03.2025

France’s Loan to Morocco for the Purchase of 18 Avelia Horizon Trains

France has granted Morocco a loan of €781 million for the purchase of 18 Avelia Horizon trains. This will support the expansion of the country’s high-speed rail network.
Ethiopian Railways Corporation and South Korean operator Korail signed a memorandum of understanding. This document strengthens the partnership between both organizations and sets the stage for future agreements.

11.03.2025

Ethiopian Railways Corporation Signed Memorandum with Korail

Ethiopian Railways Corporation and South Korean operator Korail signed a memorandum of understanding. This document strengthens the partnership between both organizations and sets the stage for future agreements.
The Ethio-Djibouti Railway actively secures a Multimodal Transport license today (27 words). This milestone positions the company as a key logistics player now.

10.03.2025

Ethio-Djibouti Railway Secures Multimodal Transport License

Ethio-Djibouti Railway Gains Multimodal Transport License. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

07.03.2025

France Fuels High-speed trains Morocco with $819M Loan

France approved a $819 million loan for High-speed trains Morocco, boosting rail upgrades. This funding targets Marrakech’s new line for the 2030 FIFA World Cup.
Morocco’s railway ONCF recently awarded two contracts to enhance its high-speed network. A consortium of Colas Rail and SETEC secured €250 million for the job

02.03.2025

Morocco Boosts High-Speed Rail with New Contracts

Morocco’s railway ONCF recently awarded two contracts to enhance its high-speed network. A consortium of Colas Rail and SETEC secured €250 million for the job.
The Spanish company CAF has confirmed the signing of a contract to supply new electric trains to Morocco. The total value of the base agreement is approximately €600 million, excluding options.

28.02.2025

CAF to Deliver 40 Electric Trains to Morocco under ONCF Contract

The Spanish company CAF has confirmed the signing of a contract to supply new electric trains to Morocco. The total value of the base agreement is approximately €600 million, excluding options.
Hyundai Rotem and CAF to Supply Electric Trains for Morocco’s Railways

27.02.2025

Morocco Purchases 150 New Electric Trains for Railway Modernization

Hyundai Rotem and CAF to Supply Electric Trains for Morocco’s Railways. This was reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Hyundai Rotem has finalized a $1.5 billion train contract in Morocco, marking its biggest deal. The agreement with the National Railways Office involves delivering high-speed double-decker trains.

26.02.2025

Hyundai Rotem Secures Record-Breaking $1.5 Billion Train Deal in Morocco

Hyundai Rotem has finalized a $1. 5 billion train contract in Morocco, marking its biggest deal.
Hyundai Rotem is in the final stages of securing a contract to deliver 150 trains to Morocco. The deal includes intercity, high-speed, and regional trains, supporting long-term industry growth.

21.02.2025

Hyundai Rotem Poised to Win Landmark Train Contract in Morocco

Hyundai Rotem is in the final stages of securing a contract to deliver 150 trains to Morocco. The deal includes intercity, high-speed, and regional trains, supporting long-term industry growth.