Construction

Infrastructure

Türkiye starts construction on first high-speed rail project in northern Anatolia

The segment between Kırıkkale (Delice) and Çorum is the first stage of what the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure describes as the country’s first northbound high-speed passenger rail project originating from Ankara.

Lubomir Cech June 19, 2025 · 3 min read

Freight Rail

Cargobeamer will build its first own intermodal terminal in Germany

The terminal will be in Kaldenkirchen with capacity for 228,000 units.

Lubomir Cech June 19, 2025 · 2 min read

Infrastructure

Train Alliance invests in new terminal for MSG in Swedish Hallsberg

Commissioning is planned for the first quarter of 2026.

Lubomir Cech June 19, 2025 · 2 min read

Infrastructure

Porr to rebuild Craiova–Caransebeș section in Romania under EUR 428 million contract

The deal, commissioned by the Romanian National Railway Company, covers rehabilitation and modernization works on a 32.6 km section of the Craiova–Drobeta Turnu Severin–Caransebeș railway corridor.

Lubomir Cech June 17, 2025 · 2 min read

Infrastructure

Indian cabinet clears EUR 712 million to add capacity on freight rail corridors

Together, these multitracking infrastructure projects will add line capacity on corridors critical for freight movement, particularly bulk commodities such as coal, iron ore, cement, fertilizers, and petroleum products.

Lubomir Cech June 17, 2025 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

Union Pacific adds intermodal capacity in Kansas City, BNSF moves ahead with Barstow hub

Two major U.S. freight railroads are moving ahead with new intermodal infrastructure.

Lubomir Cech June 13, 2025 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

METRANS expands its terminal in Poznań, Poland

The project is aimed at increasing train-handling capacity and adapting the terminal infrastructure for future container crane operations.

Lubomir Cech June 12, 2025 · 2 min read

Infrastructure

Zaragoza–Canfranc railway reopens after €180 million infrastructure upgrade

The reopening introduces shorter journey times and updated traffic management systems.

Lubomir Cech June 11, 2025 · 2 min read

Infrastructure

Budimex gets Dragon 2 locomotive and hands over new container terminal in Gdansk

New locomotive for construction logistics is added to the fleet at the time of Budimex handing over T3 Terminal at Baltic Hub in Gdansk.

Lubomir Cech June 10, 2025 · 3 min read

Infrastructure

Kazakhstan’s Almaty freight hub to see relief with new 75 km bypass line

According to project updates, the line is expected to be completed by the end of 2025 and is planned to divert up to 40% of the existing rail freight traffic from the city.

Lubomir Cech June 9, 2025 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

Stegra and LKAB plan test iron ore pellet deliveries via rail in 2026

These shipments are intended to verify the functionality of logistics flows following planned rail track works.

Lubomir Cech June 6, 2025 · 2 min read

Infrastructure

PKP Cargo International will operate rail siding for Panattoni’s new smart park in Karviná

PKP Group has indicated that it will continue to participate in similar initiatives across the Czech Republic and Poland.

Lubomir Cech May 30, 2025 · 2 min read

Infrastructure

Poland expands Euroterminal Sławków to double its intermodal capacity

The investment aligns with broader economic plans for Poland, specifically aimed at logistics infrastructure supporting Central and Eastern Europe, including transport links crucial to the reconstruction efforts in Ukraine.

Lubomir Cech May 29, 2025 · 2 min read

Infrastructure

Italy–Greece intergovernmental summit brings EUR 760 million for Greek rail investments

The announcement includes contributions of over EUR 400 million from Greece and EUR 360 million from the FS Group.

Lubomir Cech May 22, 2025 · 2 min read

Infrastructure

Finland: A shift of railways to European track is back on the table due to security concerns

The Finnish Ministry of Transport and Communications is reconsidering a shift from Finland's current 1524 mm rail gauge to the European standard of 1435 mm.

Lubomir Cech May 21, 2025 · 2 min read

Business

China Railway Group reports lower 2024 revenue and profit amid contract decline

China Railway Group Limited (CREC) has released its 2024 annual report, showing a decline in several key financial indicators.

Lubomir Cech May 20, 2025 · 2 min read

Infrastructure

Second stage of Malmbanan track renewal underway in Sweden for an increased, 30-tonne axle load

The current phase completes a two-stage programme aimed at increasing reliability and reducing long-term maintenance demand on the Gällivare–Kiruna section.

Lubomir Cech May 19, 2025 · 2 min read

Infrastructure

As Öresund bridge reaches 25 years, transport bottleneck shifts towards Sweden

The Öresund Bridge, connecting Sweden and Denmark, has completed 25 years of operation.

Lubomir Cech May 16, 2025 · 2 min read

Infrastructure

DB prepares for construction of a new freight rail line

Preparatory activities and tender processes for the main works on the new double-track freight line between Nuremberg and Eltersdorf are currently underway.

Lubomir Cech May 16, 2025 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

COMSA obtains certificate for rail freight operations in Spain

The Spanish State Railway Safety Agency (AESF) has issued the Single Safety Certificate to COMSA.

Lubomir Cech May 15, 2025 · 1 min read