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  TransContainer to acquire ZSSK Cargo shares

On April 17, the Board of Directors of JSC TransContainer will discuss the company’s participation in a tender for the right to acquire a block of shares in ZSSK Cargo Intermodal a.s, TransContainer informed. The Board of Directors will also hear the CEO’s report on the company’s operating results in

World Bank Logistics Performance Index (LPI) Report 2014: the gap persists

The gap between the countries that perform best and worst in trade logistics is still quite large, despite a slow convergence since 2007, according to a new World Bank Group Logistics Performance Index (LPI) Report 2014. This gap persists because of the complexity of logistics-related reforms and investment in developing

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The World Bank to allocate USD 200 mln to Uzbekistan Railways for construction of new line through Kamchik pass

The World Bank (WB) will provide the State Stock Railway Company Uzbekistan Railways with a loan of $200 million for construction of a railway line through Kamchik pass in east of the country. The Bank together with the Uzbek government started in March preparation of a project documentation for the

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Red-Med freight rail link project, alternative to Suez Canal, moves forward

The continued threat of economic boycotts targeting Israel hasn’t deterred China from forging ahead with a new freight rail link through Israel. The planned link could provide an alternative to the Suez Canal. The project would connect the 300-plus kilometers between Eilat on the Red Sea and Ashdod Port on

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    Russian Railways sold 25% of AeroExpress to TransGroup AS Ltd

Russian Railways sold 25% of AeroExpress to TransGroup AS Ltd

Russian Railways (RZD) sold 25% of OOO AeroExpress to TransGroup AS on the 6th of March, informs Itar – Tass. Following the transaction, “Delta-Trans-Invest” (part of “TransGroup AS”) has increased its stake in “Aeroexpress” to 50%. Russia’s Federal Antimonopoly Service has cleared Delta-Trans-Invest for this transaction in September 2013. RZD acquired

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ADIF and Moscow State University of Railway Engineering (MIIT) sign cooperation agreement in the field of training

ADIF and Moscow State University of Railway Engineering (MIIT) signed a five year cooperation agreement for training managers and specialist staff of RZD (Russian Railways), continuing the partnership signed by in 2008. Both parties consider necessary to maintain their cooperation in this field, taking into account ADIF’s experience in the rail sector and profitable

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    Swiss Railways: Over a million customers a day for the first time and freight services move into the black

Swiss Railways: Over a million customers a day for the first time and freight services move into the black

In a challenging year, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) carried more than a million customers a day for the first time ever. The increase can be attributed primarily to improved services. For the first time in over 40 years, and thanks to its consistent focus on the strengths of rail freight,

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    United Wagon Company (UWC) signs joint venture agreement with Timken

United Wagon Company (UWC) signs joint venture agreement with Timken

The Timken Company has entered into an agreement with United Wagon Company to establish a joint venture (JV) to manufacture Timken® AP-2™ rail bearings in Russia. The JV will advance the safety, reliability and efficiency of the local rail industry, equipping customers’ freight cars with premium Timken bearings. The JV

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    40% increase in passenger number in February compared to last year for Estonian operator Elron

40% increase in passenger number in February compared to last year for Estonian operator Elron

Estonian railway passenger operator Elron transported over 390 000 passengers in February, 40% more than the same month last year, while ticket revenues totaled EUR 640,000 euros, which is 45% more than the same month in 2013. “Elron’s February  results were very good and exceeded expectations,” said  Elron Chairman of the Board,  Andrus Ossip. “On almost all

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Deutsche Bahn and Bombardier Sign Contract for 29 Trains for Commuter Service in Central Germany

Deutsche Bahn today ordered 29 TALENT 2 multiple units from Bombardier Transportation for the S-Bahn Mitteldeutschland commuter rail service in central Germany. The contract between the Deutsche Bahn subsidiary DB Regio and Bombardier is valued at approximately 146 million euro ($203 million US). The order marks the 13th call-off from a framework

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