Rail News
Kul Bhushan takes over as Member Electrical, Railway Board
Shri Kul Bhushan has taken over as new Member Electrical, Railway Board and ex-officio Secretary to Government of India.
CSX Investing $15 Million for New Intermodal Terminal in Louisville
CSX announced that a privately-funded $15million, 34-acre intermodal terminal will be constructed in Louisville, Kentucky.
Makkah Mass Rail Transit Project moves forward
The Holy Makkah Municipality, city council of the Holy City of Makkah, is pushing ahead with its plans to develop a new urban mass rail transit system for the city.
OC Transpo ridership hits record levels
OC Transpo ridership reached an unprecedented level during the April to June period this year with 24.93 million passenger trips taken.
Etihad Rail awards locomotive contract
Electro-Motive Diesel to build locomotives for stage 1 of UAE’s national railway network.
Budget-price travel onboard the Glacier Express
RailAway autumn offer: Budget-price travel onboard the Glacier Express.
Greater Manchester Travel Safe Scheme launches
Greater Manchester’s dedicated Bus Watch Specials, who have been tackling crime and anti-social behaviour on the bus network for over two years, are expanding and will now also cover the region’s growing Metrolink network.
North West rail link
The NSW Government has established a project team, to monitor progress, planning and delivery of the new North West rail link.
Pets on V/Line Train Services: with restrictions
V/Line is pleased to announce that as a result of its review into pets on trains, that from the 19th of July passengers will be able to travel on V/Line trains with domesticated pets including dogs and cats but they must be in a suitable container approved by the RSPCA.
Queensland Rail, experience the enchantment of the Ekka Express
Regional residents can have an EKKA special treat this year on board the Queensland Rail Travel EKKA Express.
Queensland Rail, $6.5 million to deliver Wi Fi on trains
In an Australian first free wireless internet technology will be rolled out on all new Queensland Rail city trains from later this year, Transport Minister Annastacia Palaszczuk said today.
Russian Railways participates in ceremonial send-off of unique train
On 3 August 2011 Russian Railways commissioned a unique train – a travelling exhibition and lecture unit which leading Russian and foreign companies will use to present their innovative projects.