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September 12, 2023 | Europe

Moscow inaugurates fourth Central Diameter line

The 86km line runs west-east in the Russian capital.

September 11, 2023 | Freight

Russian intermodal train to Saudi Arabia enters Iran

The launch of the new service follows a meeting between Iran and Russia in August.

August 18, 2023 | Commuter Rail

Third Moscow Central Diameter line enters service

MCD3 line is 85km long and includes a new cross-city section.

May 30, 2023 | Infrastructure

Russia and Iran to complete Rasht - Astara line

The line forms part of the international North-South transport corridor.

April 13, 2023 | Innovations

IRJ News in brief - Projects

Mozambique Machipanda line rehabilitation makes progress, Thai track-doubling project complete, and new bridge approved over Amur river to link Russia and China.

March 3, 2023 | Metros

Big Circle Line completed in Moscow

70km Line 11 is world’s longest circular metro line, Moscow Metro says.

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.

December 14, 2022 | Fleet

First Ivolga 3.0 EMUs on test in Moscow

The 11-car trains will be deployed Moscow Central Diameters lines 3 and 4.

November 4, 2022 | Financial

VTG sells Russian operations

Wagon leasing and project logistics businesses divested.

September 8, 2022 | Infrastructure

Estonian Railways CEO estimates switch to standard gauge would cost €8.7bn

The move has been proposed by the European Union following the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

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