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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

USA: FRA requires cameras on passenger trains, but the rule doesn't include freight trains

The new rule is a significant step forward for passenger rail safety, but it does not require audio recorders on freight trains.

Marketa Horpeniakova October 17, 2023 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

UK Government's HS2 decision faces criticism from rail freight sector

RFG is worried about the implications of HS2 trains sharing existing tracks, particularly the West Coast Main Line, which is crucial for freight operations.

Marketa Horpeniakova October 12, 2023 · 2 min read

Infrastructure

4 major priorities for railways in the Norwegian National Transport Plan 2025–2036

The Norwegian Railway Directorate and Bane NOR have outlined four primary objectives for the upcoming National Transport Plan (NTP) 2025-2036.

Lubomir Cech October 9, 2023 · 2 min read

Infrastructure

HS2 only to Birmingham, the launch of Network North instead

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced that the northern leg of HS2 to Manchester and Liverpool will be scrapped, and the entire funding of £36 billion will be redirected to a series of projects now called Network North.

Lubomir Cech October 5, 2023 · 2 min read

Business

DB merges its two infrastructure companies into one: DB InfraGO

Two infrastructure divisions of DB, one taking care of the railway network (DB Netz) and the other responsible for stations and services (DB Station&Service) will merge from 1.1.2024 into a single DB company.

Lubomir Cech September 29, 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

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

Freight Rail

TAC will modernise locomotives and purchase new wagons for agricultural shipments

The new agreement between the Argentinian Ministry of Transport and three agricultural business companies, Trenes Argentinos Cargas will get funding to modernise four locomotives and purchase 180 new wagons.

Lubomir Cech September 7, 2023 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

Faster freight trains between Moldova and Ukraine

As approved by the state of Ukraine, a railway line in the south of Moldova, which passes through Ukraine, will simplify border crossing procedures to make cargo transport through this line faster.

Lubomir Cech August 28, 2023 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

Genesee & Wyoming Affiliates Seek to Implement Zero-Emission Rail Vehicles

Georgia Central Railways and the Heart of Georgia Railroad, both under the umbrella of Genesee & Wyoming Inc. (G&W), have approached the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) seeking approval to trial a zero-emission rail-freight technology developed by Parallel Systems on selected segments of their rail networks.

Karel Novak August 23, 2023 · 2 min read

Passenger Rail

News from the passenger rail market - mid-August summary

Despite the summer silly season, the passenger rail market still delivers much news worth your attention. We are bringing it to you in a comprehensive summary.

Lubomir Cech August 21, 2023 · 4 min read

Infrastructure

The Swiss Federal Council Approves “BAHN 2050 Perspective”

Swiss railways will be most developed between agglomerations; the Lötschberg base tunnel will get two tracks in its entire length.

Lubomir Cech August 17, 2023 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

A new Vietnam – China intermodal route launched

The first 800 tonnes of goods by a new intermodal connection arrived on August 2 2023 in Vietnamese Hanoi.

Lubomir Cech August 11, 2023 · 1 min read

Passenger Rail

Big tender for new trains by Northern: up to 450 new units

Northern Trains are looking for a supplier of new rolling stock and maintenance support service with a planned framework agreement for up to 450 new trains.

Lubomir Cech August 10, 2023 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

After 37 years of construction, Brazil is finally connected from north to south by a railway

The North-South Railroad (Ferrovia Norte-Sul) stretches 2,257 km from the port of Idaki in the north to the port of Santos near São Paulo in the south.

Lubomir Cech July 13, 2023 · 2 min read

Passenger Rail

EuroDuals on night trains in the UK? GBRf will keep hauling Caledonian Sleeper

GB Railfreight (GBRf) signed a 7-year contract with Transport Scotlant to provide motive power for Caledonian Sleeper – an overnight service connecting London with Scotland.

Lubomir Cech June 30, 2023 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

USDOT proposes real-time hazmat information rule to improve freight rail safety

The proposal would require railroads to maintain and update real-time electronic information about hazardous materials shipments, accessible to authorized emergency response personnel.

Marketa Horpeniakova June 26, 2023 · 2 min read

Infrastructure

South Korean consortium will design CPK railway line in Upper Silesia

Centralny Port Komunikacyjny (CPK) has awarded a contract to a South Korean consortium to design the High-Speed Railway line connecting Katowice and the Polish-Czech border.

Lubomir Cech June 23, 2023 · 2 min read

Infrastructure

Ukraine: Russian agent's attempt to blow up railway facilities prevented

Ukrzaliznytsia helps SBU (Ukrainian intelligence service) arrest Russian agent who wanted to blow up railway facilities and disrupt the Ukrainian Armed Forces' counter-offensive. The traitor is now in custody. He faces life imprisonment.

Karel Novak June 21, 2023 · 2 min read