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Russian Railways keeps large rail discounts for INSTC in place next year

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October 14, 2024
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Russian Railways (RZD) introduced a number of significant discounts on International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) rail transport two years ago, reducing transportation fees by up…

Azerbaijan sees 25% INSTC volume growth in first half of 2024

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August 23, 2024
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Rail freight volumes along the Azerbaijani section of the INSTC have grown by 25 per cent in the first half year of 2024, when compared…

INSTC enriched with two new routes on its western and eastern side

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August 22, 2024
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The International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) is getting two new transport routes. On the western side, Russia is launching a new rail route through Azerbaijan…

China and India launch new rail services to Uzbekistan, reshaping Asian logistical landscape

Nikos Papatolios
August 6, 2024
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Uzbekistan has been the focal point of recently launched international railway services. The landlocked country is now the destination of two new rail-bound logistical services,…

Putin shares rail plans that could see big projects intertwine

Nikos Papatolios
August 5, 2024
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“From the Baltic and Barents Seas to the Persian Gulf and the Indian Ocean”. That’s how rail connectivity should work along the International North-South Transport…

Another key piece of the Rhine-Alpine Corridor to be closed in August

Marco Raimondi
August 5, 2024
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The railway between Novara and Domodossola, connecting Italy to Switzerland, will be closed between 9 and 30 August for infrastructure upgrades. This is a key…

Hupac to implement temporary service to respond to Rhine Valley line closure

Marco Raimondi
July 29, 2024
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The Rhine Valley line near Rastatt, in Germany, will be closed between 9 and 30 August 2024. Alternative routes within the country are not optimal,…

Here’s all you need to know about the Eurasian transport corridors

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July 26, 2024
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At RailFreight.com, we often write about the Eurasian transport corridors. These are important pieces of infrastructure for international trade flows. It may not always be…

How the Middle Corridor is being optimised to facilitate more trains

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July 25, 2024
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The Middle Corridor is growing and developing. In the first half year of 2024, 9,3 million tonnes of freight travelled along it, an increase of…

China to pour at least $2.3 billion for line to Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan

Nikos Papatolios
June 20, 2024
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The financing agreement details of the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan (CKU) line have been revealed. The project is expected to cost 4.7 billion US dollars in total. According to Kyrgyz railway officials, China is expected to fund 51 per cent of the project’s costs with a loan of 2.3 billion US dollars. Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan will need to…