Interoperability and in-between destinations pivotal for EU-Asia connection
The implementation of a fully interoperable connection of the corridors between Eu-Asia is of priority. Additionally, the provision of technical knowledge to countries that are part of the New Silk Road, and the improvement of...Read more
Wuhan closes train stations, combatting coronavirus
The Chinese city of Wuhan, where the first coronavirus infection was detected, closes its train stations and airport for outgoing travelers. State media reported this on Wednesday. Wuhan is an important city on the New...Read more
UTLC sees massive volume growth on Brest-Altynkol railway line
The JSC United Transport and Logistics Company (UTLC) witnessed a year-on-year growth of 84 per cent of rail freight volumes on the Brest-Altynkol corridor in the first nine months of this year. The corridor is...Read more
Lower tariffs, shorter journeys and better coordination on New Silk Road
Measures must be taken to make Eurasian rail traffic more attractive, the Group of European TransEurasia Operators and Forwarders (GETO) believes. GETO expressed its concern at the 26th general assembly of the International Coordinating Council on Trans-Siberian...Read more
XL-trains on track in Kazakhstan, Russia and Belarus
The first extra-large container train was seen on route from Dostyk in Kazakhstan to Brest in Belarus last month. The ‘XL-train’ started its journey on the 28th of August, carrying eighty conventional railcars and 88 40ft...Read more