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OmniTRAX locomotive in Imperial, Nebraska

13.07.2026

OmniTRAX deploys Argus track inspection system in Texas

ScotRail Class 170 diesel train at Kirkcaldy station

13.07.2026

Three Fife Circle rail closures scheduled for October

Toronto Rocket train at Finch Station

11.07.2026

Yonge North Metro Extension RFP Opens to 11 Bidders

Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) project

12.12.2024

Tanzania Secures $1.2 Billion for Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) Expansion

Tanzania has secured $1. 2 billion to fund the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) project.
build a railway network

11.12.2024

Algeria to Build Railway Network Linking North and South

Algeria has announced ambitious plans to build a railway network spanning 2,400 kilometers. This project aims to connect the country’s northern and southern regions efficiently.
Royal Railway Cambodia

10.12.2024

Royal Railway Cambodia Expands Infrastructure and Modernizes Its Fleet

Royal Railway Cambodia is actively modernizing its fleet and enhancing Cambodia’s transportation infrastructure to support economic growth.
Talgo trains

09.12.2024

Talgo Trains Face Mechanical Challenges in Lagos Commuter Rail Service

Nigerian commuter rail operations have been indefinitely suspended due to ongoing mechanical challenges. Talgo trains, repurposed for Lagos’ Red Line, have faced unexpected issues.
Morocco’s railway operator ONCF

08.12.2024

Morocco’s Railway Operator ONCF Secures Record Investments

Morocco’s railway operator ONCF secured over $14 billion in commitments at the Africa Investment Forum. This marks a major milestone in Africa’s transport infrastructure development.
The Lobito Corridor

07.12.2024

Lobito Corridor: A Priority for US-Angola Collaboration

The Lobito Corridor has become a top priority for both the United States and Angola. A recent White House statement highlighted a $3.
Biden’s Vision for Africa’s Economic Future: Lobito Corridor Investment

05.12.2024

Biden Announces Major Investment in Africa’s Lobito Corridor Railway

President Biden’s $600M pledge to Africa’s Lobito Corridor railway marks a bold step toward regional development and U. S.
Chinese Railcars

05.12.2024

Chinese Railcars Strengthen Tanzania’s Railway Network

Tanzania’s Railway Corporation purchased 264 Chinese Railcars from CRRC International under a contract signed in 2022. The deal, valued at $127 million, includes critical infrastructure investments to enhance the country’s transportation system.
U.S. President Joe Biden

02.12.2024

Joe Biden Highlights The Lobito Corridor Project in Angola

U. S.
Morocco’s High-Speed Rail Project

02.12.2024

Morocco’s High-Speed Rail Project: A Game-Changer in Transport

The National Office of Railways (ONCF) advances Morocco’s high-speed rail project with a new partnership. China Gezhouba Group has secured a contract to construct six viaducts, solidifying its role in the Kénitra-Marrakech rail line development.
RATP Dev

02.12.2024

RATP Dev’s Transformative Partnership in South Africa

RATP Dev announces a transformative partnership in South Africa, boosting urban rail collaboration and innovation. This was reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Infrastructure Development in Africa

01.12.2024

Infrastructure Development in Africa: A Strategic Vision to Spur Growth

The 8th Programme for Infrastructure Development in Africa (PIDA) Week convened in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, spotlighting bold strategies for resilient and inclusive growth.