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India to start exporting locomotives in 2025

Brian Evans
September 25, 2024
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As per the railways ministry, the project is of strategic importance as it positions India as a global locomotive manufacturing hub and aligns with the “Make in India” and “Make for the World” initiatives under the “Atmanirbhar Bharat” vision.

New discounts on rail season tickets in Scotland

Guest authors
September 24, 2024
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From 28 September and for the next 12 months, the cost of weekly, monthly, and annual season tickets and Flexipasses will be reduced by 20 percent.

EU opens applications for 2,5 billion euros in transport funding

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September 24, 2024
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A new round of applications has opened for funding from the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF). This time, 2,5 billion euros is to be allocated for…

East Midlands Railway makes changes to its mobility scooter policy

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September 24, 2024
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East Midlands Railway announces significant updates to its mobility scooter policy.

Major progress made to improve accessibility at Monmouthshire railway station

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September 24, 2024
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Work to improve accessibility at Abergavenny station has taken a step forward with the successful installation of the structural parts for a new footbridge.

PKP Cargo dismisses rail association proposals: ‘They will not help save jobs’

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September 24, 2024
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The dire situation at PKP Cargo has necessitated thousands of layoffs. In an effort to help save some of those positions, the Polish Association of…

Switzerland to deploy one billion francs to renovate the ‘old’ Gotthard railway

Marco Raimondi
September 24, 2024
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The Gotthard axis is a crucial infrastructure to cross the Alps via rail between Italy and Swtizerland. Swiss Councilor Albert Rösti recently pledged one billion…

50 Northern stations to have parcel delivery lockers

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September 24, 2024
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Lockers operated by the parcel delivery service Quadient are being installed at 50 railway stations throughout the North of England.

Key sections of Adriatic line in Italy to remain closed until 30 September

Marco Raimondi
September 24, 2024
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Heavy rainfalls and floods throughout Europe did not spare Italy, where key sections of the Adriatic line, which runs along the country’s east coast, will…

Ukraine anticipates Middle Corridor ferry restoration “soon”

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September 24, 2024
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Ukraine is looking to restore the ferry connection to Georgia, and reportedly anticipates the return of the service soon. The sea route across the Black…