Tender for integrating standard gauge at port of Valencia is out

The Valencia Port Authority has put out a tender for the expansion of the port’s rail infrastructure. The project entails the replacement of the current single-track connecting the Poniente and Levante docks with a three-track mixed-gauge railway. Once the project is completed the Levante Railway Terminal will be able to handle 750-metre freight trains on […]

Hazardous goods violations lead to fines and parliamentary questions in the Netherlands

Dutch transport and environment watchdog ILT has imposed a preliminary fine on an operator of hazardous substances. During an inspection in December 2023, ILT discovered that 16 of the 24 reservoir wagons of a train headed to European destinations were not properly closed and overfilled. The situation caused risk of environmental hazard.  The wagons were […]

Weathered by Philden Showcase 23

With every Queensland modeller currently excited about the CGL/SDS Models joint release of the QR 1460/1502 model locomotives, I’ve gone and done the opposite… I sold my pre-ordered model to a friend, and have just finished weathering up the last of …

Another strike to start tomorrow in Germany, this time for a whole week

Deutsche Bahn’s (DB) employees affiliated with the German Train Drivers’ trade union (GDL) are about to go on strike until Monday, 29 January at 6 pm. DB Cargo’s workers will start on Tuesday 23 January at 6 pm, while for infrastructure workers the initiative will begin on Wednesday 24 January at 2 am, as GDL […]

Hope Valley Bamford loop passes with flying colours

The Hope Valley upgrade in the north of England is improving the railway between Manchester and Sheffield. The project is being promoted as a provision for more reliable and faster passenger journeys. However, the route is also vital to freight operations. It generates multiple flows from industrial plants and aggregates quarries. The latest part of […]