Category: Infrastructure

Half Term Disruption for Hampshire Rail Passengers

Passengers travelling between Eastleigh and Fareham face another week of disruption next week, following last week’s suspension for stabilisation work. 

Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan push for more rail along INSTC

The Central Asian countries of Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan have introduced plans to expand rail infrastructure along the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC). The countries presented these plans at a meeting of the Russian-led Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU). The organization aims to enhance infrastructure integration among its member states. The plans were introduced at a meeting […]

India breaks freight loading record: 143 million tonnes in January

Indian Railways (IR) has broken its record in monthly freight loading. In January, the amount of freight loaded reached 142,7 million tonnes, setting a growth percentage of 6,4 per cent in comparison to January 2023. The new record was achieved despite adverse weather conditions, particularly foggy weather, according to the Indian ministry of railways. January’s […]

Kazakhstan sees record rail freight turnover for the third time in a row

Kazakhstan Railways (KTZ) has achieved a record annual rail freight turnover for the third year in a row. In 2023, turnover grew by seven per cent to 269 billion tonne-kilometres in comparison with the previous year. This growth can partially be attributed to higher transit volumes, in particular to and from China. According to Kanat […]