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April 22, 2024 | Europe

PKP Intercity board replaced

Four appointments to the company’s management board.

April 21, 2024 | Europe

FCH2Rail hydrogen train tested in Portugal

The hydrogen and battery bi-mode train ran on the Minho line on its first test runs outside Spain.

April 20, 2024 | High-speed

JR Central to introduce private compartments

Individual compartments, seating one person, will become available on Tokaido Shinkansen services from 2026 onwards.

April 19, 2024 | Asia

Chinese passenger traffic rises alongside freight to Europe

China Railway reports 29% year-on-year increase in passengers and 7.5% in freight to and from Europe.

April 17, 2024 | Metros

Work starts on Taipei MRT Light Green Line Phase 2

The new section of mostly elevated line will be 13.3km long with 13 stations.

April 16, 2024 | Fleet

Renewed hope for future of Alstom’s Derby plant

Alstom Group CEO meets British transport secretary at start of “intensive discussions”.

April 15, 2024 | Africa

Tanzania secures $US 200m for rail enhancement project

The loan from the World Bank’s International Development Association will fund improvements to the Dar es Salaam - Isaka metre-gauge line.

April 15, 2024 | High-speed

Vietnam prioritises high-speed lines

The government plans to construct two lines in the north of the country before 2030, including one to China.

April 14, 2024 | Fleet

ÖBB introduces next-generation Railjet

New nine-car Siemens trains entered regular passenger service between Munich and Bologna on April 8.

April 12, 2024 | High-speed

Brunei high-speed network proposed

1600km of new line would connect Kalimantan, Sarawak, Sabah and Brunei.

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