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March 31, 2026 | Infrastructure

Laos - Vietnam railway gets green light

The new railway would give landlocked Laos direct access to a major port.

March 30, 2026 | Africa

Algeria issues construction tenders for new railway

Construction of the 495km Laghouat - Ghardaia - El-Meniaa line will be delivered under two contracts.

March 30, 2026 | Freight

Saudi Arabian Railways offers alternative to the Strait of Hormuz

Trains will transport up to 400 containers on the new 1700km route connecting Arabian Gulf Ports with Jordan.

March 26, 2026 | North America

Mayan Train advances freight ambitions

Tests with Wabtec locomotives are underway.

March 25, 2026 | Freight

State aid approved for France - Italy piggyback service

Both governments are providing direct grants to relaunch Aiton - Orbassano service.

March 24, 2026 | Freight

Akiem orders first battery-electric Vectron

Agreement with Siemens is for up to 80 dual-mode locomotives.

March 23, 2026 | Policy

European Commission adopts new state aid rules

New instruments replace 2008 guidelines on state aid for passenger and freight operators.

March 20, 2026 | Freight

Colombia launches feasibility studies for new freight corridor

Development of the Villavicencio - Puerto Gaitán line is part of wider plan to revive rail freight.

March 20, 2026 | Technology

Spain and Ukraine to develop gauge-changing freight bogie

Spanish grant funding will support the project.

March 16, 2026 | Fleet

NS and Progress Rail agree locomotive upgrade

Progress Rail will refurbish 96 Norfolk Southern locomotives.

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