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February 12, 2025 | Policy

Sweden approves rail infrastructure projects

Trafikverket authorised to proceed with Dåva - Skellefteå section of North Bothnia line.

February 12, 2025 | Financial

EBRD backs Moroccan National Railways green bond

European bank will invest up to $US 40m in bond to refinance debt from development projects.

February 11, 2025 | Infrastructure

Electrification completed on Finnish main line

Freight services to port of Hanko will benefit from electrification of 149km line.

February 7, 2025 | Fleet

Argentina secures $US 130m emergency spares from China

New spare parts from CRRC Sifang will increase EMU availability on the Roca, Sarmiento and Mitre commuter networks in Buenos Aires.

February 6, 2025 | Infrastructure

Denmark prepares for first battery trains on national network

Track renewal on Skjern - Holstebro line to accommodate higher axleload of battery trains while electrification underway between Skalborg and Aalborg Airport.

February 5, 2025 | Policy

South Africa ratifies Luxembourg Rail Protocol

Protocol protects private investment in rolling stock and establishes international registry.

February 3, 2025 | Fleet

Thailand plans $US 705.5m bi-mode order

New long-distance trains for State Railway of Thailand will combine diesel and battery propulsion.

January 27, 2025 | Fleet

CAF completes first ETCS retrofit in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia Railways fleet equipped for ETCS Level 2 on the Riyadh - Dammam main line.

January 24, 2025 | Policy

Keep Britain’s independent regulator, says FirstGroup

Operator says maintaining a strong ORR when creating Great British Railways is vital if open access and the wider railway are to grow.

January 23, 2025 | High-speed

Eurostar passenger numbers up 5% in 2024

High-speed operator carried a record 19.5 million passengers last year.

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