BACKGROUNDThe difference in gauges of Europe’s railways is one of the reasons why it is often called a ‘patchwork’. A short tour of Europe to assess the issue of different gauge widths.Read more
The extension of the broad gauge line (1,520 mm) between the Slovakian city of Kosice and Vienna has been on the planning table since 2008. Yet, fourteen years later, and following multiple declarations of intent...Read more
The Russian manufacturer of freight cars, United Wagon, has obtained approval to operate two of its wagons on the European railway network. It concerns the Sggrs(s) 80’ six-axle and Sgmmns 40’ four-axle flat car. Approval...Read more
The Polish company PKP LHS is an infrastructure and railway undertaking that operates on its own line. “There are many advantages of working in this way. We do not face the problems that other companies...Read more
United Transport and Logistics Company – Eurasian Railway Alliance (UTLC ERA) has purchased 200 railcars fitting 80-foot containers from Osipovichsky Plant of Mechanical Engineering (OPME). All units will be delivered by the end of April,...Read more
The European Commission objects to the plan that will see an extension of the broad gauge railway line from Slovakia to Austria. Meanwhile, the project is about to enter the next phase, moving closer towards...Read more
