The Federal Ministry of Transportation has refuted a story purporting an imminent launch of a Lagos-Abuja High-Speed Bullet Train that will reduce travel time between both cities from 12 hours to just two to three hours. In a rejoinder issued by the management of the ministry on Thursday in Abuja, […]
At least 18 people died during a stampede at a railway station in India’s capital late Saturday when surging crowds scrambled to catch trains to the world’s largest religious gathering, officials and reports said. The Kumbh Mela attracts tens of millions of Hindu faithful every 12 years to the northern […]
Bouygues subsidiary Colas has won three contracts worth a total of €430m on Morocco’s high-speed railway between Kenitra and Marrakech. Two Colas subsidiaries will carry out the work. Grands Travaux Routiers (GTR) will handle the €180m civil engineering package, which includes earthworks and five bridges. Colas Rail, in partnership with […]
By Juan Carlos A multi-sectoral team from the World Bank on tracks of the Benguela railway during a visit to the Lobito Corridor. Development does not happen in silos. Creating synergies, coordinating efforts, and integrating ideas and sectors is key for us at the World Bank to achieve development impact […]
The Railway Association of Canada (RAC) today announced that Eric Harvey will lead RAC effective February 3, 2025. “We are very pleased to have Eric join RAC. He brings an impressive depth of knowledge and keen understanding of the rail industry and federal government to the role. As we enter […]
On 27 January 2025, the Republic of South Africa, which is already a Party to the Cape Town Convention on International Interests in Mobile Equipment and to its the Protocol on Matters specific to Aircraft Equipment, officially deposited its instrument of ratification of the Luxembourg Rail Protocol to the Cape […]
German tunnel specialist, Herrenknecht will study the feasibility of building a high-speed rail tunnel between Morocco and Spain, Arabian Gulf Business Insight (AGBI) reports. Spain and Morocco have been considering the project since 1979, but the 2030 World Cup has revived interest. The idea is promoted by Morocco’s National Company for […]
As earlier published by RAILWAY BUSINESS, former Lagos Transport Commissioner, Kayode Opeifa has been appointed the substantive Managing Director of Nigerian Railway Corporation. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr Kayode Opeifa , the former Vice – Chairman, Presidential Task Team (PPT) of the then fabled Apapa […]
CANADA: CN has unveiled a 3200 hp diesel-battery hybrid locomotive developed with Knoxville Locomotive Works. The 2·4 MWh loco is intended for use in yards and on branch lines and is suitable for biofuel operation. It is hoped the design will be able to offer a 50% reduction in fuel […]
Pinsly Railroad Co’s North Florida Industrial Railroad has entered into an agreement with Columbia County, Florida, to be the rail operator of the North Florida Mega Industrial Park. ‘There is a lot of potential for growth in the northeast Florida region, and we’re only in the beginning phases’, said Chief […]