RZD Logistics, subsidiary of Russian Railways, has launched a container service from the city of Zibo in Shandong province to...Russian Railways launches the container train from China to Moscow outskirts
The Spanish Anti-Trust Authority (CNMC) has requested the Spanish infrastructure manager ADIF to review its proposal to increase the track...‘Rise Spanish track access charge could harm rail freight market’
The European Parliament has called for a significantly larger budget for transport infrastructure through the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) programme,...European Parliament asks for larger budget transport infrastructure
Ukrainian Railway tests new US-made freight locomotive
Ukrainian Railway (Ukrzaliznytsia) is testing a brand new TE33A Trident freight diesel locomotive, produced by GE Transportation in Erie, Pennsylvania. The trial is carried out on the Kremenchuk-Romodan railway line. Ukrainian Railway is expected to...Read more
Construction Rail Baltica starts in 2020, Vilnius to be included
A time frame has been set for the completion of Rail Baltica, linking Poland and the Baltic states by rail. Construction should commence in 2020, while the entire project should be delivered by end 2025....Read more
First exclusive train for oranges China-Russia
China Railway Express has launched its first exclusive train for oranges on the New Silk Road. The service runs between Yichang in central China and Moscow in 16 days. The oranges of Yichang are a product...Read more
First stones of Dutch Rail Terminal Greenport Venlo laid
The construction of a new rail connection for the future Rail Terminal Greenport Venlo, the Netherlands has commenced. Infrastructure manager ProRail and contractor Dura Vermeer Railinfra will build a total of six kilometers of new...Read more
Ukrainian Railway to purchase 6,500 open wagons with EBRD loan
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) will provide a loan of 133 million Euros to Ukrainian Railway for purchasing 6,500 open wagons. The first units are expected to deliver by the year’s end...Read more
New TEN-T maps for Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine
The maps of the TEN-T network in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine have been presented. The European core transport network has for the first time been extended towards these eastern countries, in order...Read more
New rules for transport dangerous goods by rail
New regulation concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Rail (RID) has been formed. The new rules will go in effect on 1 January 2019. The new regulation includes revised classification codes, new packing...Read more
Bombardier to deliver 33 Traxx locomotives to Akiem
Worldwide rolling stock manufacturer Bombardier Transportation will deliver 33 Traxx locomotives to European leasing company Akiem between 2019 and 2021. The 112-million Euros order includes three types: Traxx MS 2 (multi-system), Traxx AC 3 (alternating...Read more
Port of Rotterdam urges Germany to complete Betuweroute
After years of waiting, Allard Castelein, CEO of the Port of Rotterdam Authority, has had enough. When will the Germans finish their part of the Betuweroute? Castelein sent a letter on the matter this month...Read more
Port of Amsterdam deeply concerned about railway hinterland connections
The Port of Amsterdam, together with the regional business community plans to send a letter to the Dutch state secretary of Infrastructure Stientje van Veldhoven as soon as possible. In doing so, they want to...Read more