Multiple serious bridge strikes in Birmingham
A potentially catastrophic bridge strike in Birmingham closed a city centre line on Wednesday, 7 January. Not once,…
Deutsche Bahn says it needs 150 billion euros for rail modernisation
German rail operator Deutsche Bahn (DB) says it needs 150 billion euros for the long-term modernisation of the…
Russian Railways records biggest loading collapse in 15 years
Russian Railways (RZD) has taken its biggest hit of the past 15 years. Freight loading dropped by 4,1 per cent,…
RIVE raises additional 270 million euros for investment in locomotives
Paris-based RIVE Private Investment, an independent European investment company, has secured a further 270 million…
High speed bypass line contract awarded
SPAIN: High speed rail infrastructure manager ADIF Alta Velocidad has awarded Sacyr Construcción a €49m contract…
RER NG trains launched on Line D as Paris fleet renewal accelerates
FRANCE: The renewal of the rolling stock fleet used on the RER suburban network around Paris is continuing,…
Virtual work experience programme showcases rail careers
UK: Train operator TransPennine Express has launched a free virtual work experience programme aimed at anyone…
Global revenues soar, but loss of steam for OOCL’s Asia-Europe trade
Hong Kong-headquartered container shipping line OOCL today issued its fourth quarter 2024 operational update,…
A new year resolution: give us a better class of silly idea
When berating a dumb idea on social media, we, your correspondent included, will often say, “Silicon Valley…
Geopolitical tension tempers airfreight optimism as spot rates fall
Geopolitical tensions and slower-than-recent-average growth in December tempered the optimism of an airfreight…