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Turkmenistan opens locomotive depot on Kazakhstan–Turkmenistan–Iran rail link

Speaking to a group of the country’s railwaymen, Turkmenistan president Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov said that the project will help upgrade transport services to a higher level by promoting the area as a major transport hub.

GE technology to cause ‘radical change’ in Brazil’s railway

One of Latin America’s biggest rail-based logistics operators has signed an agreement with GE Transportation to have ‘Trip Optimizer’ technology installed in its fleet of locomotive.

Russian-themed train to launch on London Underground

The London Underground is to unveil a Russian themed train showcasing the country’s cultural achievements.

Former DB executive to lead new Hector Rail unit in Germany

Hector Rail has strengthened its position in the ‘strategically important’ market of Germany with the formation of a special unit.

Bi-mode trains: Unlocking opportunity?

The future is bright, the future is bi-mode!” or so one might imagine with the level of focus on this type of train. There are a number of bi-mode trains being developed or manufactured and the Government sees them as a way of bringing forward the passenger benefits planned to be delivered through the authorised […]

What you need to know about Alstom’s hydrogen-powered Coradia iLint

Having attracted media attention surrounding its testing and initial orders in Europe, we take a look at the train which is leading the way for the next generation of rolling stock.

Operator chosen for Shanghai Pudong International Airport’s new metro line

The new 7.8km-long line is expected to open in June 2019 connecting terminals T1 and T2 to two new terminals: S1 and S2.

How long would your commute take on a hyperloop?

Hyperloop could dramatically improve journey times over long distances by strapping passengers into pods and propelling them through reduced-pressure tubes using magnetics and electric motors.

DB awards contract to electrify sections of Munich-Zurich line

Deutsche Bahn has awarded Powerlines a contract to electrify two sections of track between Munich and Zurich.

New Poznan-Rotterdam freight link’s ‘exceptional demand’ leads to capacity increase

P&O Ferrymasters has added a fifth service to its Poznan-Rotterdam train just four months after it was launched.

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ORR review leads to 50% reduction in maximum fees for ticket refunds

New rules will mean that from 2 April the maximum fee that train operators and ticket retailers can charge...