GDL sends proposal to DB to end strike and resume negotiations

After launching a seven-day strike that might paralyze the transport sector in Germany, trade union GDL drafted a proposal for Deutsche Bahn (DB). If accepted, the union said it “will result in the suspension of strikes and the resumption of collective bargaining”. The union just rejected the third offer brought forward by DB, claiming that […]

French funds still missing for Turin-Lyon tunnel access routes

Apart from the possibility of France missing CEF funding deadlines for constructing the Turin-Lyon railway, another issue persists. The project appears to be 15 to 20 million euros short in funds concerning investments in the railway’s access routes. If these funds are not found soon, the project will face another substantial obstacle towards its completion. […]

Ukraine wants to ban Russian rolling stock imports for 50 years

The Ukrainian government asked the National Security and Defense Council to introduce a bundle of sanctions against Russia for the next 50 years. Among other initiatives, there is the proposal for a five-decade ban on the imports of Russian rail rolling stock in Ukraine. Other than the ban on rolling stock imports, the Ukrainian government […]

Azerbaijan goes ahead with Zangezur Corridor railway construction

Azerbaijan is actively constructing a railway in the direction of the ‘Zangezur Corridor’. The railway is reportedly about halfway to completion. With the railway, Azerbaijan is looking to open up a free movement corridor through southern Armenia to connect with its exclave Nakhchivan. The new route could be part of the ‘Middle Corridor’ land route […]