Senegal launches first express train
Senegal has launched a railway connection between the capital of Dakar and Diamniadio. It is the country’s first train express service. By the year’s end, the route will be extended to the Blaise Diagne International...Read more
BAM wins new multimillion railway contract in UK
BAM Nuttall, the UK subsidiary of the Royal BAM Group, was awarded by the country’s railway infrastructure manager Network Rail with a new five-year contract. The deal worth 320 million Pounds (364 million Euros) covers...Read more
AŽD Praha modernises signalling systems in the Balkans
Czech producer of railway equipment AŽD Praha continues to strengthen its presence in the Balkan region. In 2018, it installed and launched signalling systems in two countries – Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina. The Balkan’s portfolio...Read more
Two new railway deals between Russia and Serbia
Russia and Serbia have signed two new railway deals. The first concerns construction works by RZD International, a subsidiary of Russian Railways, on the Stara Pazova – Novi Sad line. The second paper is a...Read more
ProRail to install first test track
Dutch railway infrastructure manager ProRail will install the first one-kilometre test track at the Rail Centre in Amersfoort. The railway line will be constructed outdoors to provide practical tutorials for rail staff and to implement...Read more
New stage of Prague airport rail link project
Czech railway infrastructure manager SŽDC is to launch new procurement proceedings for the modernisation of the Prague-Kladno railway, including a connection to Václav Havel Airport Prague, the country’s busiest airport. They allow starting a new stage in...Read more
Czechia to invest 501 million Euros in railway infrastructure
Czech railway infrastructure manager SŽDC announced six procurement proceedings to upgrade the country’s railway infrastructure. The total investment amount is over 13 billion Korunas (more than 501.3 million Euros). The works are expected to start...Read more
IT solutions become crucial for development of railway infrastructure
The railway industry becomes more and more interrelated with IT solutions. Several European countries have already implemented some, while others are just thinking about it. What are the advantages of IT solutions for infrastructure asset...Read more