“We are looking for a major American investment and I am particularly excited about the possibility of attracting American investment in our rail infrastructure” – President Akufo Addo of Ghana
Year: 2022
To ease inflation and supply chain issues, regulators should allow reciprocal switching among railroad networks.
The measure, which covers regular journeys on local and medium-distance routes, was initially meant to only go until the end of this year The Spanish government announced the country’s budget for 2023 and in it, there’s a notable provision, which allows the extension of the free and discounted tickets for […]
Microchip shortage, in the wake of a multitude of crises, has slowed down the process so it will be a gradual farewell until 2024 One year ago, the Paris Metro limited the sale of paper tickets by removing machines that issued them in 100 subway stations. At the start of […]
Auckland Light Rail and national transport agency Waka Kotahi have named two preferred bidders for the design and planning work on Auckland Light Rail and the Waitematā Harbour Connections. The projects are both being procured using public–private partnerships and are intended to provide New Zealand’s largest city with a rapid […]
SYSTRA and STRADAL, France’s leading precast concrete company, have co-developed Slab Track, the new generation of low-carbon ballastless track. Many national or regional railway lines must be regenerated or renewed throughout Europe, but also more generally worldwide, in order to maintain their operational performance. These operations require significant investment from […]
A $3bn contract has been signed by the state rail operators of Oman and the UAE for the construction of a 300km rail line between the two countries.Oman Rail and Etihad Rail will form the equally-owned Oman–Etihad Rail Company, which will design, develop and operate the railway connecting Oman’s Sohar […]
“The development of railway will be closely integrated with 5G, and will continue to play a great role in the construction of Guangzhou and even the country…..”
Interview with VIA by Railways Association of Canada VIA Rail is currently hard at work modernizing its passenger rail services and infrastructure. The Crown Corporation (and long-time RAC member) is focused on offering safe, reliable, and enjoyable travel experiences for all. VIA’s commitment to sustainable travel is not just environmental, nor […]
Amani Abou-Zeid , African Union Commissioner for Infrastructure had a meeting with the United States Secretary of Transport, Peter Buttigieg. She twitted that she discussed potential for #cooperation on AU priorities in transport with US Secretary of Transport @PeteButtigieg on the margins of @icao Assembly. This is a major push […]