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March 15, 2023 | Financial

Palermo - Catania upgrade in Sicily boosted with €3.4bn funding package

The funding includes a new counter-guarantee instrument which has generated €1.3bn for the project.

March 15, 2023 | High-speed

Europe needs a high-speed masterplan

A study commissioned by Europe’s Rail, CER, AllRail and Unife says a masterplan is needed for high-speed rail in the European Union if it is to achieve its potential to become the dominant mode of long-distance transport. Robert Preston reports.

March 7, 2023 | Fleet

IRJ News in brief - Fleet

More Softronic TransMontana v3.1 locomotives for DB Cargo Romania, first 8900 series train delivered to São Paulo.

March 2, 2023 | Metros

Tunnel breakthrough is milestone for Lisbon Circular Line

New line connecting Estrela and Santos expected to open in 2024.

March 1, 2023 | Financial

EU announces €600m grant for Belgrade - Niš upgrade

The line forms part of Corridor X connecting Europe to the Balkans and Greece.

February 28, 2023 | Policy

French PM announces €100bn investment in rail infrastructure

Focus on new high-speed lines and RER systems outside Paris.

February 24, 2023 | Financial

EIB Global provides €38m for 148km upgrade in Kosovo

Work on first section of Route 10 to be completed by end of 2023.

February 13, 2023 | Freight

State aid for wagonload freight must not distort competition, says Erfa

Supported operations must be separate from more profitable flows.

February 13, 2023 | Fleet

IRJ News in brief - Fleet

Valencia signs LRV contract, more Siemens Vectrons for Czech Railways, open gangway metro trains for New York, and a tender for up to 67 new coaches in Austria.

January 26, 2023 | High-speed

EU masterplan needed to make high-speed rail dominant mode

Connecting all capitals and major cities would enable 54% market share.

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