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U.S. port imports forecast turns lower after June

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12.05.2026

Railroads push back on UP-NS merger application

Texas railroad boxcar deaths under police probe

11.05.2026

Texas railroad boxcar deaths: six found in Laredo

10.08.2025

Russian Railways crisis threatens freight and economy

The Russian Railways crisis is worsening as 300,000 idle wagons clog the network, severe staff shortages halt trains, and freight volumes fall for 20 consecutive months, OSINT analyst ChrisO_wiki reports.
Drone strikes continue to cause major freight delays across Russia, severely affecting logistics as Russian Railways faces its worst operational crisis in over a decade.

06.06.2025

Drone Strikes Disrupt Russian Rail Freight Nationwide

Drone strikes continue to cause major freight delays across Russia, severely affecting logistics as Russian Railways faces its worst operational crisis in over a decade.
Ukraine needs over $20B for railway reconstruction following the full-scale invasion.

30.05.2025

Ukraine needs $20B for railway reconstruction after the war

Ukraine needs over $20B for railway reconstruction following the full-scale invasion. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Due to Russia’s full-scale invasion, Ukraine’s transport sector has already lost over $36 billion, with infrastructure recovery needs estimated at $77 billion.

27.05.2025

Losses, Recovery, and Prospects: Ukraine’s Transport Sector

Due to Russia’s full-scale invasion, Ukraine’s transport sector has already lost over $36 billion, with infrastructure recovery needs estimated at $77 billion.
After the “trade visa-free regime” ends on June 5, the EU plans to introduce transitional measures to maintain favorable export conditions for Ukraine and prevent a return to restrictions.

12.05.2025

EU considers transitional measures to support Ukraine’s exports

After the “trade visa-free regime” ends on June 5, the EU plans to introduce transitional measures to maintain favorable export conditions for Ukraine and prevent a return to restrictions.
Gatwick Airport intends to increase parking and drop-off charges as part of a bold strategy to expand public transport use and secure approval for a second runway.

27.04.2025

Gatwick Airport Plans Higher Parking Fees to Boost Transit Use

Gatwick Airport intends to increase parking and drop-off charges as part of a bold strategy to expand public transport use and secure approval for a second runway.
The cyberattack disrupted Ukrzaliznytsia’s online services, and specialists are actively restoring systems and mitigating the consequences.

25.03.2025

Cyberattack on Ukrzaliznytsia: Service Recovery, Ticket Offices Working Intensively

The cyberattack disrupted Ukrzaliznytsia’s online services, and specialists are actively restoring systems and mitigating the consequences.
Over three years of hostilities, the war in Ukraine has led to significant losses among Ukrainian railway workers. According to reports, 818 employees have been killed while carrying out their duties or being in combat zones.

24.02.2025

War in Ukraine: 818 Ukrainian Railway Workers Killed in Three Years of Hostilities

Over three years of hostilities, the war in Ukraine has led to significant losses among Ukrainian railway workers. According to reports, 818 employees have been killed while carrying out their duties or being in combat zones.
Russia detained over a thousand containers traveling from China to Europe

07.02.2025

Russia detained over a thousand containers with goods from China to Europe

Russia detained over a thousand containers traveling from China to Europe. Shipments were halted due to legislative changes regarding cargo inspections and new customs checks.
Interpipe exports 83% of its products, holding leading positions in global markets.

27.01.2025

Interpipe exports 83% of its products and continues to invest in development

Interpipe exports 83% of its products, holding leading positions in global markets. This was reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
medical train

30.12.2024

Ukrainian Railways Formed Another Medical Train for Emergency Assistance to the Wounded

Ukrainian Railways formed another medical train equipped with modern systems for the safe evacuation of the wounded. The new train is designed to provide emergency medical assistance during transportation.
Ukrainian Railways

25.12.2024

EBRD Provides €180 Million to Strengthen Ukraine’s Energy Infrastructure

The EBRD has committed €180 million to Ukrainian Railways to address power shortages caused by infrastructure damage. This initiative strengthens energy stability and supports economic recovery.