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February 11, 2022 | Infrastructure

SŽ publishes details of high-speed line feasibility studies

Studies are published as Czech government drafts high-speed rail construction law.

February 10, 2022 | Infrastructure

Consultation for German tram-train network launched

The new 205km tram-train network in Baden-Württemberg will serve 700,000 people and include on-street operation as well as new infrastructure.

February 10, 2022 | Policy

Scottish government confirms ScotRail nationalisation

Operator of last resort to replace Abellio in Scotland from April 1.

February 10, 2022 | Financial

French and Ukrainian governments agree locomotive finance contract

Funding for 130 locomotives agreed during President Macron’s visit to Ukraine.

February 8, 2022 | Infrastructure

Pakistan eyes standard gauge line to the Middle East and Europe

Reducing journey times a key consideration for building the new 635km railway.

February 8, 2022 | Metros

Bangladesh government plans feasibility study for Chattogram metro

Work to construct a metro in the city follows instructions from the country’s prime minister.

February 8, 2022 | Policy

Is the Single European Rail Area achievable or an impossible dream?

Europe’s railways are experiencing a moment of unprecedented political goodwill as the European Union (EU) seeks to encourage modal shift to reduce transport emissions. However, frustration is building within the EU that the sector’s conservative tendencies and desire to protect the status quo will stand in the way of delivering these ambitious targets, as Kevin Smith explains.

February 7, 2022 | Signalling

Vectron locomotive completes ETCS compatibility testing in Czech Republic

Tests are part of the rollout plan for ETCS across the Czech Republic.

February 7, 2022 | Financial

Czech infrastructure manager SŽ outlines spending priorities for 2022

New lines, level-crossing modernisation and high-speed rail preparation included in this year’s priorities.

February 4, 2022 | Policy

Haines highlights continued uncertainty surrounding timetables

Political decisions to be made over service provision and continued funding for rail.

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