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The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) Board of Directors has approved $54 million in funding for the purchase of battery-electric trains for the Fairmount Line in Massachusetts. According to the plan, the first trains are expected to be delivered […]
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Belgian railway operator SNCB is set to introduce “quiet carriages” across all its intercity trains. Passengers who purchase tickets for these carriages are expected to avoid making or receiving phone calls, keep headphone volume low so that others cannot
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The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) has signed a $724 million contract with Japanese company Hitachi Rail to supply 200 M5 railcars, with an option for an additional 40 railcars. The agreement will be partially funded by a federal
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Kuwait and Saudi Arabia have approved a high-speed railway project linking their capitals, Kuwait City and Riyadh. The construction of the railway line is scheduled to commence in 2026 and is expected to be completed within four years. International
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Indian Railways has announced plans to purchase new economy-class Linke Hofmann Busch (LHB) passenger coaches to replace the aging Garib Rath trains. The new LHB trains will comprise 18 passenger coaches and two locomotives positioned at either end of
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The Italian premium hotel company Arsenale has signed a contract with Egyptian National Railways to construct the luxury cruise train ‘Guardian of the Nile.’ This Italian-made train will feature 15 carriages, including 40 cabins in Deluxe, Suite, and Honor
In a significant move to enhance its fleet, Polish railway operator PKP Intercity has signed a contract with manufacturer H. Cegielski – Fabryka Pojazdów Szynowych from Poznan, which won the tender this spring to supply 300 locomotive-hauled passenger coaches.
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Belgrade’s public transport operator, GSP, has awarded a €81 million contract to Turkish company Bozankaya for the supply of 25 new trams. However, the deal has sparked controversy due to concerns over the inflated prices of the trams. The
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Romanian rail operator Ferotrans TFI has signed an agreement with Israel Railways (IR) to purchase 33 IC3 diesel trains for a total of $1.5 million. These three-car trains, built for IR in the 1990s, will find new life in
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French multinational transportation company Alstom and the Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) have signed a framework agreement worth over €100 million to modernize 449 trains. The contract, which runs until 2030, includes the installation of ETCS Baseline 3.6 onboard signaling
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Dreaming of European adventures but worried about peak season crowds and prices? Eurail has you covered! Their latest campaign encourages travelers to discover the magic of Europe during the shoulder seasons (spring and fall) with a special discount on
Turkey’s Minister of Transport and Infrastructure, Abdulkadir Uraloğlu, has announced plans for a new high-speed rail line between Ankara and Istanbul that will reduce travel time between the two cities from the current 4 hours 20 minutes to just
Following today’s horrific Russian attack on the Okhmatdyt Children’s Hospital, Ukrzaliznytsia (Ukrainian Railways) is mobilizing its resources to assist affected patients and their families. Ukrzaliznytsia is offering the following support: Evacuation by car or minibus: Ukrzaliznytsia will pick up
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Passengers on a new Russian Railways (RZD) tourist train will soon be able to enjoy stunning panoramic views thanks to a car with transparent walls planned for launch in 2025. The idea for the see-through carriage emerged from the
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The Silk Road Express, China’s first-ever luxury tourist train built to international standards, set off on its maiden voyage on July 6th. The project is the brainchild of Train of Glamour, a cultural railway tourism brand under Fosun Infrastructure
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