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Infrastructure

ÖBB prepares for winter with 4,500 employees and extensive snow removal operations

The company allocates approximately 40 million euros annually to maintain its 5,000-kilometer network, 13,000 switches, and station areas equivalent to the size of 500 football fields.

Lubomir Cech November 19, 2024 · 2 min read

Infrastructure

Contracts awarded for infrastructure upgrades to support 750-meter freight trains in Spain

These projects aim to extend sidings to accommodate 750-meter freight trains, supporting increased freight rail capacity.

Lubomir Cech November 18, 2024 · 2 min read

Infrastructure

Adampol expands transshipment ramp at Małaszewicze Logistics Center

Construction works are planned for completion by July 2025.

Lubomir Cech November 18, 2024 · 1 min read

Infrastructure

EU funds €32 million project to modernize Moldova’s strategic rail corridor

The aim of this strategic infrastructure project is the improvement of Moldova's connectivity to European and international transport networks.

Marketa Horpeniakova November 18, 2024 · 1 min read

Infrastructure

Riedbahn revamped: commissioning is underway

Around six weeks before the scheduled commissioning of the Riedbahn, Deutsche Bahn (DB) is preparing for the phase after the completion of the general overhaul.

Karel Novak November 16, 2024 · 2 min read

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Spain authorizes €64.7m tender for Algeciras-Zaragoza rolling highway

The investment focuses on two major projects: stabilizing a 7-kilometer slope in Almargen, Malaga, and adapting the gauge of 21 tunnels to accommodate larger freight dimensions.

Marketa Horpeniakova November 14, 2024 · 3 min read

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Volkswagen opens new vehicle processing center in Texas with Union Pacific

Volkswagen is partnering with Union Pacific Railroad to distribute imported vehicles to approximately 300 dealerships across the central and western United States.

Lubomir Cech November 14, 2024 · 1 min read

Infrastructure

BNSF completes phase two of Cicero Intermodal Expansion Project

The completion of phase two brings several infrastructure improvements designed to increase capacity and efficiency at the Cicero facility.

Lubomir Cech November 13, 2024 · 1 min read

Infrastructure

First ship with STS cranes docked at the Baltic Hub's new T3 terminal

The ship with the first four modern STS (Ship-to-Shore) cranes will become an integral part of the transshipment infrastructure.

Karel Novak November 13, 2024 · 4 min read

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Trenitalia and SBB extend decade-long partnership, announce new routes and upgrades

The two companies plan to increase cross-border rail services starting in 2026, including new direct routes from Zurich to Milan, Venice, Florence, and Livorno.

Karel Novak November 12, 2024 · 2 min read

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Expansion to 4 tracks between Uppsala and Stockholm will follow existing tracks

This decision allows the project to proceed with the development of a detailed railway plan.

Lubomir Cech November 12, 2024 · 2 min read

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Croatia advances Križevci–Koprivnica rail upgrade with 15 km of new track

A governmental delegation inspected the Carevdar viaduct and Lepavina station ahead of the opening of a newly built 15-kilometer section of track.

Lubomir Cech November 7, 2024 · 2 min read

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Slovenia advances double-tracking of Divača–Koper railway line

The Slovenian Government has amended the national site plan for the second track of the Divača–Koper railway line, aiming to double-track this crucial route by adding a left track.

Lubomir Cech November 4, 2024 · 2 min read

Infrastructure

14 dead after roof collapses at Novi Sad railway station in Serbia

A six-year-old child is among the victims.

Lubomir Cech November 2, 2024 · 1 min read

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Potential railway line reactivation in Ecuador

The government’s approach involves collaboration with local authorities as part of broader efforts to restore the railway infrastructure for improved regional connectivity in the country.

Lubomir Cech November 1, 2024 · 1 min read

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Webuild completes double track installation on Palermo-Catania line

Projects like this are integral to the Scandinavian-Mediterranean corridor of the TEN-T network, contributing to the development of a modern transport infrastructure in Sicily.

Lubomir Cech November 1, 2024 · 2 min read

Infrastructure

DART starts construction of Silver Line maintenance facility in Plano

The ceremonial groundbreaking took place on October 24, attended by elected officials, federal agency representatives, business executives, and DART employees.

Lubomir Cech November 1, 2024 · 2 min read

Infrastructure

Severe weather halts high-speed rail between Valencia and Madrid (updated with photos)

Traffic on the high-speed rail line connecting Valencia and Madrid has been suspended until at least Sunday, 3 November, due to the DANA storm impacting the Valencian Community.

Lubomir Cech October 31, 2024 · 2 min read

Infrastructure

US Department of Transportation allocates USD 2.4 billion for rail improvements

The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has announced over USD 2.4 billion in funding for 122 rail improvement projects across 41 states and Washington, D.C.

Lubomir Cech October 31, 2024 · 1 min read

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EIB will support Greece in major railway network overhaul

The collaboration aims to improve safety, punctuality, and sustainability across Greece's rail infrastructure.

Lubomir Cech October 30, 2024 · 1 min read