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๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Anniversaries of March 1st: what happened on a day like today?

The article discusses key anniversaries and events that occurred on March 1st, including the celebration of Railway Day in Argentina.

Mar 1 โ€ข 09:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

Railway to Kladno will cost more than the high-speed rail in Spain

The cost of constructing a railway line to Kladno is projected to exceed that of Spain's high-speed rail, highlighting significant financial challenges in infrastructure development.

Feb 28 โ€ข 08:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Russians attack railway in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast

Russian forces targeted a railway station in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, causing injuries and infrastructure damage while train services remain stable.

Feb 28 โ€ข 07:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Three years after the Tempe tragedy: How safe are the trains, the gaps in the railway

Three years after Greece's worst railway disaster in Tempe, safety improvements along the Athens-Thessaloniki route are incomplete, with significant gaps in service affecting several regions.

Feb 28 โ€ข 05:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Oko.press
National & Local

Finally equally for tracks and roads. This is how the Railway Fund will change

The Polish government plans to allocate more funding from the fuel fee for railway infrastructure, increasing annual contributions to 10 billion zlotys to improve rail lines.

Feb 27 โ€ข 19:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

1.8 billion euros: SNCF racks up spectacular profits despite opening to competition

The SNCF reported a profit of 1.8 billion euros in 2025, primarily reinvesting earnings into railway infrastructure, contrary to fears of financial decline with increased competition.

Feb 26 โ€ข 17:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Kalisz with the best long-distance train offer in Poland. Start of construction works on the railway bypass of the city

Kalisz is set to improve its long-distance train services, significantly reducing travel times to major cities like Poznaล„ and Warsaw.

Feb 26 โ€ข 14:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Construction Project: Stuttgart 21 may not open until 2030

The Stuttgart 21 railway project faces further delays, with reports suggesting it may not be operational before 2030.

Feb 26 โ€ข 13:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Railway: Stuttgart 21 will probably not be completed until 2029

The Stuttgart 21 railway project may face delays, with completion potentially pushed back to 2029.

Feb 26 โ€ข 13:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Fast trains will still run at 10 kilometers per hour on the Karelian track next year โ€“ possibly 200 km/h in the next decade

Due to safety concerns, trains on the Karelian track in Finland will only be allowed to travel at 10 km/h for the time being, with the hope for a new bridge to allow for higher speeds in the future.

Feb 26 โ€ข 09:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Russia strikes railway infrastructure and hits children's railway

Russia launched an attack on railway infrastructure in Ukraine, hitting a children's railway in Kharkiv Oblast as part of a larger assault on various cities.

Feb 26 โ€ข 08:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Railway investments revitalize hundreds of branches of Polish industry

The Polish government is planning a significant expansion of the railway network, aiming to increase passenger numbers and boost related industries.

Feb 25 โ€ข 11:51 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: Govt to Launch SGR Extension From Naivasha to Kisumu By March 2026

The Kenyan government is set to launch the extension of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) from Naivasha to Kisumu next month, with an expected completion date in June 2027.

Feb 24 โ€ข 14:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Turkey signs international agreement to finance railway connecting Asia and Europe

Turkey has reached a preliminary agreement with international lending institutions for a $6.75 billion financing for a major railway project linking Europe and Asia.

Feb 24 โ€ข 14:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Latvia hopes to attract missing funds for the first phase of the 'Rail Baltica' railway project from several sources

Latvia is seeking up to 4 billion euros to complete the first phase of the 'Rail Baltica' project, amid expectations of limited funding from the European Union.

Feb 24 โ€ข 13:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Railway Workers Donโ€™t Want Longer Trucks

The European Railway and Infrastructure Managers' Community is protesting against the EU's revision of regulations allowing longer trucks in international transport, citing concerns for the railway industry's competitiveness.

Feb 23 โ€ข 17:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

The Time for Trains is Over in Norway, Says Civita Advisor. But How Would it Have Been If We Hadn't Built Railways?

The article discusses a proposal to deprioritize railway development outside of Greater Oslo as per Civita advisor Aslak Versto Storsletten's perspective.

Feb 23 โ€ข 14:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
National & Local

The modernization of the German railway is stalling. It may not even reach the Czech border

The modernization efforts of the German railway system are facing significant delays, affecting connectivity with Czechia.

Feb 23 โ€ข 12:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Bridge built at a cost of crores has not lasted even 3 years, what did the minister say?

A railway overbridge in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, which cost crores to construct just three years ago, has partially collapsed, raising questions of corruption, prompting the PWD minister to announce actions against the contractor and supervising officials.

Feb 23 โ€ข 11:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

LIVE: The Riigikogu has summoned Brussels officials regarding Rail Baltic

The Riigikogu is holding a special committee meeting to discuss the Rail Baltic project, prompted by rising costs and unresolved risks associated with the railway's development.

Feb 23 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Last Chance Before Sล‚awkรณw

Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Oleksiy Kubel plans an important infrastructure project to build a standard-gauge railway line between Moล›ciska and Skniล‚รณw, with completion expected by the second quarter of 2027.

Feb 23 โ€ข 10:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

The new railway policy and the accompanying resource

Brazil's new National Railway Policy aims to attract investment in the railway sector by addressing longstanding financial viability issues.

Feb 23 โ€ข 01:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Zelenskyy: Russia struck Kyiv and seven Ukrainian oblasts overnight

President Zelenskyy reported extensive Russian drone and missile attacks on Kyiv and several Ukrainian regions, targeting energy and railway infrastructure.

Feb 22 โ€ข 10:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

The Struggle Over the Norrbotnia Railway: "The Decision Should Be Changeable"

Residents of Piteรฅ will vote this weekend on the controversial route of the Norrbotnia Railway, with proposals dividing opinion between passing through the town center or following the E4 highway.

Feb 22 โ€ข 09:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Portuguese group Mota-Engil negotiates with the government for a railway, port, and mine in Bahia rejected by Vale

Mota-Engil is in final negotiations with the Brazilian federal government to gain control over significant infrastructure projects in Bahia.

Feb 21 โ€ข 09:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
World

The rail ahead: as high-speed lines saturate China, how far can their global reach extend?

Chinese high-speed railway firms are looking to expand their operations into Eurasia as the domestic market reaches saturation, with various international projects on the horizon.

Feb 21 โ€ข 08:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Studies for the new train between Santos and Cajati are expected to be ready by 2028; investment is up to R$ 21 billion

The CPTM is developing a new 223-kilometer railway project between Santos and Cajati, expected to be completed by 2028 with an investment of up to R$ 21 billion.

Feb 20 โ€ข 20:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ DR Nyheder
National & Local

New track expansion at Ringsted Station aims to solve train bottleneck

The railway at Ringsted has become a bottleneck; a new track expansion will help improve traffic flow and capacity.

Feb 20 โ€ข 07:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Government Will Condition Railway Financing on Environmental Commitments

The Brazilian Ministry of Transport has announced it will require federal railway concessionaires to meet sustainability commitments to qualify for government-backed financing.

Feb 20 โ€ข 02:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

The Civil Guard does not rule out any hypothesis in its first report on the railway accident in Adamuz

The Civil Guard of Spain has submitted its preliminary report regarding the railway accident in Adamuz, highlighting potential causes including rail breakage or welding failure, which resulted in 46 deaths and over 150 injuries.

Feb 19 โ€ข 18:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

In Estonia, the cost per kilometer of the Rail Baltic railway is several million euros cheaper than in Latvia

The cost of the Rail Baltic railway construction per kilometer in Estonia is several million euros lower than in Latvia.

Feb 19 โ€ข 12:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
National & Local

China on track to finish worldโ€™s โ€˜most difficultโ€™ railway project before 2030

China's Dali-Ruili Railway project, considered the world's most challenging railway due to its complex terrain, is on schedule to be completed by 2030.

Feb 19 โ€ข 01:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

More must run on tracks before we lay new ones

A discussion on the prioritization of railway projects in Norway's National Transport Plan, emphasizing the importance of maintenance over new constructions.

Feb 18 โ€ข 22:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Brussels punishes Latvia for the delay of Rail Baltic

The European Commission is pressuring Latvia to expedite the implementation of the Rail Baltic project, as stated by Vytis Zalimas, head of the Lithuanian railway infrastructure company LTG Infra.

Feb 18 โ€ข 19:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

K. Kyranakis: By the end of summer, critical security systems will be fully installed on the Athens - Thessaloniki line

Greece's Deputy Minister of Infrastructure and Transport, Konstantinos Kyranakis, announced the launch of a new digital application for real-time tracking of trains, which will be available next week.

Feb 18 โ€ข 19:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Booking Systems: BSI Chief Sees Train Disruptions as 'Incredibly Broadband Attack'

The German railway operator, Deutsche Bahn, experienced significant disruptions to its booking systems due to a massive cyberattack confirmed by the BSI chief, highlighting the scale and severity of the incident.

Feb 18 โ€ข 18:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Kyra-nakis: "With railway.gov.gr, the railway acquires a strong safety valve"

Greece's Deputy Minister of Infrastructure and Transport announced the launch of a new digital application that allows citizens to track train locations in real-time.

Feb 18 โ€ข 18:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Latvia is struggling with the construction of the Rail Baltic line

Latvia is facing significant challenges in the construction of the Rail Baltic line, with funding only sufficient for 52 kilometers of the railway.

Feb 18 โ€ข 16:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Corridor renovation at the railway: When 'Catherine the Great' puffs and digs

The article discusses the railway renovation process performed by a massive machine nicknamed 'Catherine the Great' in Sengenthal, Germany.

Feb 18 โ€ข 13:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Talks about the planned new railway connection: hereโ€™s where it would lead

Lithuania's military mobility projects are advancing with plans for a new railway connection to the Rลซdninkai training ground to facilitate troop movements.

Feb 18 โ€ข 13:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

EF-118: the contract that will define the standard for new railways

The article discusses the EF-118 railway project and its significance in shaping Brazil's new railway policy through public-private partnerships.

Feb 18 โ€ข 10:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Hellenic Train: Railway Traffic Restored on the Sindos - Thessaloniki Section

Hellenic Train has restored railway traffic between Sindos and Thessaloniki after a disruption caused by a fallen tree.

Feb 18 โ€ข 06:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Fingers in the Bottom: Latvia Has Funds Only for 50 Kilometers of Rail Baltic Railway Track Construction

Latvia's government has determined that it currently has funding only for the construction of 52.66 kilometers of the Rail Baltic main line until 2027.

Feb 18 โ€ข 06:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Major Renovation: The Railway Gives in to Winter

The Deutsche Bahn announced an indefinite extension of service disruptions on the Hamburg-Berlin route due to ongoing winter conditions hindering repair work.

Feb 17 โ€ข 20:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Huge investments by cities in transport development

This article discusses significant transport investments planned for the Silesian region of Poland, including the establishment of a metropolitan railway and EU funding support.

Feb 17 โ€ข 13:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Syria seeks to update railways and rehabilitate the Nassib-Damascus road

Syrian Minister of Transport discusses the modernization of railway systems and the rehabilitation of the Nassib-Damascus road during a meeting with World Bank officials.

Feb 17 โ€ข 06:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

Trains are significantly delayed on the Tukums line on Tuesday morning

Train services on the Tukums line in Latvia are experiencing significant delays due to railway infrastructure issues.

Feb 17 โ€ข 05:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

Transport allows railway companies to resume circulation between Madrid and Seville after the Adamuz accident

Spanish authorities have granted permission for railway services to resume operations between Madrid and Seville following repairs made after a January accident.

Feb 16 โ€ข 19:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Termination of Fonatur Tren Maya Assignment Title Regarding Railway Project

The Fonatur Tren Maya assignment title has been terminated, transferring project responsibilities to the National Defense Secretariat (Sedena).

Feb 16 โ€ข 18:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Deutsche Bahn: Renovation of the Hamburg - Berlin route is delayed

The Deutsche Bahn has announced that the renovation of the Hamburg - Berlin route will not be completed by the promised April 30 deadline due to delays in installing railway signaling and safety technology.

Feb 16 โ€ข 17:50 UTC

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