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March 8, 2024 | Europe

Forza Italia!

Italy’s rail markets are in fine form, with construction of major new lines underway and several different types of traction and rolling stock on order. Mark Simmons delves into the IRJ Pro database to review current projects, together with the latest fleet orders and relevant tenders.

February 24, 2024 | Freight

Afghanistan - Uzbekistan line reconstruction starts

Damaged 75km line due to be repaired within three months at cost of $US 6.3m.

February 12, 2024 | Europe

Greater standardisation paves the way for rolling out ERTMS across Europe

The European technical specification for signalling and train control systems has been recast to support greater cross-border interoperability through the deployment of ERTMS, while making provision for ETCS enhancements that are now under development. Robert Preston looks at the major changes.

December 27, 2023 | Central/South America

Getting Guatemala’s goods to market

The start of work on Remed’s ambitious project to rebuild Guatemala’s rail network with $US 1.76bn of private finance has been delayed by political and administrative difficulties. But as Robert Preston reports, track is now being laid to improve freight links with North America.

October 12, 2023 | Infrastructure

Feasibility study completed for Oslo - Gothenburg upgrade

Four concepts identified to increase capacity of existing infrastructure.

June 13, 2023 | High-speed

Renfe’s French subsidiary ready for business

Spanish national operator has received administrative permission to open in Lyon.

April 13, 2023 | Innovations

China - Laos cross-border service inaugurated

Kunming South - Vientiane service takes 10h 30min including border customs checks.

February 27, 2023 | Infrastructure

Ukrainian Railways reopens two lines to the Polish border

Project by UZ incorporating 1520mm, 1435mm and dual gauge track took less than a year.

February 1, 2023 | Main line

EC announces 10 cross-border passenger rail pilot projects

The projects are designed to overcome the barriers to introducing cross-border services.

November 15, 2022 | Infrastructure

Norway and Sweden work to improve cross-border services

Stockholm - Oslo frequency to increase while Oslo - Gothenburg improvements studied.

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