Rail News
MTR Corporation new executive Directors appointed
The MTR Corporation announced the appointment of three Executive Directors.
India Railways, cost over-run in Railway Projects
As on April 1, 2011, Railways have a huge throwforward of ongoing projects under new lines, gauge conversions and doublings across the country requiring about Rs., 1,25,000 crore for completion.
A. K. Vohra takes over as Member Staff, Railway Board
Shri Arvind Kumar Vohra has taken over as new Member Staff, Railway Board and ex-officio secy. to Government of India.
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.