The ÖBB Rail Cargo Group connects Italy and Germany with rail
15 March 2019 | By Global Railway Review
This new non-stop connection strengthens intermodal rail logistics offering and increases the volume of freight traffic at Venice port.
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Turkey’s commuter line between Gebze-Halkalı is officially open
14 March 2019 | By Global Railway Review
This new line marks the completion of phase two of the Marmaray project – an initiative dedicated to connecting Turkey’s European and Asian rail networks.
HS2 Ltd signs a construction partner for Euston station
12 March 2019 | By Global Railway Review
A Mace/Dragados team will deliver a new landmark station that will be the London gateway to HS2, setting new standards for design, construction and operation.
Etihad Rail launches package A of Stage Two to connect Ghuweifat and Ruwais
11 March 2019 | By Global Railway Review
The contract announcement is a major milestone passed in the mission to create the UAE’s modern, sustainable and cost-efficient national railway.
Texas high-speed train recognised among top global infrastructure projects
8 March 2019 | By Global Railway Review
The Texas high-speed train project has been named among the top global infrastructure projects by infrastructure advocacy group CG/LA in its 2019 Strategic 100 Global Infrastructure Report.
Economic benefits of a second daily train between Chicago and Twin Cities revealed
1 March 2019 | By Global Railway Review
According to a report by the Rail Passengers Association, a second Amtrak train between Chicago and Minneapolis-Saint Paul would bring $25 million annually to the state of Minnesota and see approximately 90,000 people shift from car travel to passenger rail.
Amtrak to match funding for Southwest Chief route improvements
1 March 2019 | By Global Railway Review
In February 2019 the Congress passed and the President signed into law the FY2019 Appropriations Act, which included critical funding for Amtrak and intercity passenger rail.
Tunnel excavation is complete for Norway’s Follo Line Project
28 February 2019 | By Global Railway Review
Tunnel boring machines have completed the drilling work for the high-speed rail project that will connect Oslo and Ski via twin 19.5km tunnels, the longest in Scandinavia.
The California High-Speed Rail project: Re-boot, not reject
26 February 2019 | By Jim Mathews (Rail Passengers Association)
Following recent news headlines that have raised questions about delivering the full construction of the high-speed rail project in California, Jim Mathews, President and CEO of the Rail Passengers Association, writes about the struggles and hurdles of the project, but also underlines that ultimately the long-term benefits of high-speed rail…
A Head of Terms contract will allow UAE’s rail network to connect to the Khalifa Port
19 February 2019 | By Global Railway Review
The rail terminal capacity at Khalifa Port is expected to be the largest of its kind within the UAE, accommodating 2.4 million containers yearly.
HS2: How will it affect the UK’s biggest cities?
15 February 2019 | By Natalie Wilson (Rail Industry Writer)
By 2033, the UK government hopes a new high-speed rail line will connect London with Birmingham, Manchester and Leeds. Anticipation for the High Speed Two (HS2) link is already having a huge effect, driving up investment and increasing property prices within the major cities along the planned route. Rail Industry…
Governor Gavin Newsom reiterates his support for the California High Speed Rail project
14 February 2019 | By Global Railway Review
"High-speed rail is more than a train project," Newsom said. As a tool for economic transformation, it could "unlock economic potential".
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