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Petr Krumphanzl, UKRCHAM: Doing business in Ukraine

In an exclusive interview with Petr Krumphanzl, Executive Director of the Ukrainian-Czech Chamber of Commerce, RAILMARKET.com NEWS discusses the vital role of logistics in Ukraine and the potential for cooperation in post-conflict reconstruction.

Karel Novak October 18, 2023 · 13 min read

Passenger Rail

CPK: €64m EU funding for the design of the new railway line between Warsaw and Lodz

The signed agreement will enable the financing of the complete project documentation (including the construction project) and the necessary documents for the 140 km long High Speed Rail (HSR) section: Warsaw - CPK - Lodz.

Karel Novak October 14, 2023 · 2 min read

Infrastructure

Ukrzaliznytsia completes intermodal rail trial from Kiev to Budapest

This pilot container shipment marked the start of an intermodal transport project between Ukraine and European countries.

Marketa Horpeniakova October 13, 2023 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

Spanish transport ministry gives eco-incentives worth 26.1 million euros to eight freight operators

The subsidies aim to contribute to decarbonising freight transport and rebalancing the modal distribution to increase the weight of trains.

Lubomir Cech September 25, 2023 · 2 min read

Business

ÖBB CEO Andreas Matthä elected as Chairman of CER for the third time

Key objectives for third term: support for European freight transport, decarbonisation and expansion of European rail infrastructure.

Karel Novak September 19, 2023 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

Ukraine and Austria join forces to boost intermodal railway connectivity

The Memorandum of Understanding sets the stage for the creation of a regular railway service connecting Kyiv and Vienna, with potential routes via Lviv and Budapest.

Marketa Horpeniakova September 18, 2023 · 2 min read

Business

PGII vs BRI: Partnership for Global Infrastructure Investment to counter China’s Belt and Road Initiative

Governments of India, the US, Saudi Arabia, the European Union, the UAE, France, Germany and Italy signed a memorandum of understanding to establish the India – Middle East – Europe Economic Corridor.

Lubomir Cech September 12, 2023 · 2 min read

Infrastructure

New harmonised EU standards to support cross-border rail transport

The European Commission has published a package of revised technical standards to improve cross-border rail interoperability - the so-called 'Technical Specifications for Interoperability' (TSIs).

Karel Novak September 11, 2023 · 2 min read

Business

Combined Transport must link Greening Freight

CER, ERFA and UIRR call on the European Parliament and the European Council to maintain the package approach when considering the legislative proposals in the "Greening Freight Transport Package" (GFTP) presented by the European Commission.

Karel Novak September 7, 2023 · 4 min read

Passenger Rail

A new agreement simplifies rail operations between Poland and the Czech Republic

The content of the agreement is to ensure joint supervision of railway undertakings and railway operators with cross-border activities and to establish rules for access to border stations in both countries.

Marketa Horpeniakova August 30, 2023 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

Combined transport in Europe down by almost 15% in Q2 2023, according to UIRR

Based on data from International Union for Road-Rail Combined Transport (Union Internationale Pour le Transport Combine Rail-Route - UIRR), the market declined by 14.41% compared to the same period in 2022, similar to decreases during the hardest Covid lockdowns.

Lubomir Cech August 8, 2023 · 1 min read

Business

Adif and Adif AV enhance Mediterranean Corridor's connectivity

The project, with a total investment of 750 million euros, aims to connect Valencia and Alicante to Europe via a high-speed rail link.

Marketa Horpeniakova August 7, 2023 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

EC gives the green light to the Czech rail interoperability programme

The programme will now support the implementation of DAC, a key component for the automation of train operations.

Marketa Horpeniakova August 2, 2023 · 2 min read

Passenger Rail

Ukraine and Moldova: European gauge on key lines

A study published by the EC and the EIB suggests that the European track gauge should be introduced on the lines to Lviv and Chiṣinău as a first step to improve connections between Poland and Ukraine and between Romania and Moldova.

Karel Novak July 25, 2023 · 3 min read

Rolling Stock

France in the spotlight: Railpool also orders Alstom Traxx Universal locomotives

Electric locomotives leasing company Railpool signs a contract with Alstom to deliver 50 Traxx Universal multisystem locomotives.

Lubomir Cech July 24, 2023 · 2 min read

Rolling Stock

Geismar Italia's rail inspection vehicles were tested by PJM in Ireland

The tests, carried out in compliance with European regulations and tailored to the specific conditions of the Irish rail system, aim to ensure the vehicles' suitability for the country's unique infrastructure.

Marketa Horpeniakova July 12, 2023 · 2 min read

Business

Ukraine receives EU support for railway integration and modernization

This is the first time that the EU has committed funds to railway projects in Ukraine, reflecting the country's efforts to integrate its railway system with the European Union.

Marketa Horpeniakova June 27, 2023 · 2 min read

Business

EBRD provides €200 million loan to Ukrainian Railways for better links with the EU

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has announced a loan of €200 million to Ukrainian Railways (Ukrzaliznytsya or UZ).

Lubomir Cech June 13, 2023 · 2 min read

Passenger Rail

EU provides €6.7 million grant to Ukrainian Railways for critical rail transport during the war

The grant will help ensure the company's continued operations, restore damaged infrastructure and contribute to Ukraine's recovery efforts.

Marketa Horpeniakova June 5, 2023 · 2 min read

Infrastructure

ERFA: Infrastructure Managers Must Coordinate Alternative Capacities

European Rail Freight Association (ERFA) calls for better coordination of infrastructure works, considering capacities across the border of the neighbouring state.

Lubomir Cech May 29, 2023 · 1 min read