Russia considers giving priority to oil and gas on its railway network

The Russian government is considering giving priority to oil and gas on its railway network in its Far Eastern region. Earlier, Russian oil and gas companies reported regular refusals for transportation of their products from rail operators. As oil and gas are essential commodities for Russia’s economy, the government is now considering giving them priority […]

German chemical industry says it is suffering from continuous rail strikes

The German chemical industry is suffering from the continuous rail strikes, according to branch organisation VCI. The organisation’s director states that the industry cannot afford more strikes, and calls for labour union GDL and Deutsche Bahn to come to an agreement. “We simply cannot afford another standstill of the railways,” says head of VCI Wolgang […]

Steam locomotive to visit Kent this Wednesday

46100 Royal Scot will be on the mainline this Wednesday (13th March) as it heads to Canterbury West.