CFR SA has launched the tender for the execution of signalling equipments ERTMS, GSM-R, interlocking and Simeria Operating Control Centre, works included in the projects for the rehabilitation of  Simeria-Braşov line, sections Coşlariu-Simeria and Coşlariu-Sighişoara. The contract is estimated at RON 530.4 Millio

“One of the major problems of railway transport in Bulgaria is the discriminatory treatment of freight railway transport against road transport, an aspect I have pointed out to concerned ministers. Lowering the track access charge for freight trains is not yet a viable long-term solution. As regards the freight trans

The recent meeting of the European Commission’s Vice President, Siim Kallas, with the members of the Railway Strategic Platform has brought back into public discussion a political project with high integrating velleities of the Union’s geographical space. The single European Railway Infrastructure Manager is, proba

Over the past decade, industrial giants and European governments have strived to attain rail interoperability, so that trains can cross borders without stopping. Still nowadays, each country still has its own rail "language"...

According to latest statistics, the freight transport market has known a continuous growth since mid 2011, after being strongly affected by the financial downturn in 2009. Under the circumstances, competition is growing fierce as new operators make their entrance in the local market. Important acquisitions and mergers

Deloitte Company will assist CFR Marfă in the privatisation process, press agency Agerpres informs. Nine offers have been submitted in the pre-qualification phase of the tender for consultancy services in the privatisation process of CFR Marfă. Companies which manifested interest in the privatisation process are

On March 12, Romanian Minister of Transport and Infrastructure, Alexandru Nazare, met the representatives of the Romanian railway industry reunited in the organisations Club Feroviar and the Romanian Railway Industry Association (AIF) to identify joint positions in the European debates on railway reforms. Minister Naza

Etihad Rail has received approval from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Government to borrow $1.28bn to finance part of the country's national railway network.Etihad Rail, previously Union Railway Company, is the master developer...

Most finite products are shipped in containers, this type of transport representing the main means which facilitates intermodality therefore it is estimated that in the 21st century, intermodal transport, next to the technological improvements of the transhipment systems, becomes the “backbone” of international tra

The launch of new railway infrastructure projects and their prioritization in transport policies determine Romania to re-establish its position between European states focusing on the development of an environmentally friendly, efficient and quality transport. For the national railway transport system, 2011 marked the

Dear Madam, Sir, The signatories of this letter representing logistics service providers (CLECAT), shippers (ESC), the independent rail freight companies (ERFA), the inland ports (EFIP), the seaports (ESPO), and the shipowners...

A recent reunion of VP Siim Kallas with the representatives of the railway sector for defining the strategic lines of European actions in the transport area has had as starting point the natural question on the role played by society in rail transport over the next decades. A question which provokes a whole series of e

Moldova will ratify the Free Trade Agreement signed by eight member states of the Commonwealth of Independent States, after consultations with the World Trade Organization (WTO) and the European Commission. "We have announced our Russian colleagues, as well as other CIS partners, that as a member of the World Trade Or

The Brazilian light rail operator Metrofor is modernising its existing rail network in the city of Fortaleza. The project aims to provide a reliable and comfortable rail service to the population of Fortaleza, Caucaia, Marazion...

On July 23, 2011, the Romanian Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure published a contract notice for the organisation of a tender for contracting management consultancy services for the SOP-T programme. The contract notice was published on www.e-licitatie.ro website with the number 126900. The project objective con

Interview with Philippe Mellier, President of Alstom Transport A promoter of sustainable mobility, Alstom Transport develops and markets the most complete range of systems, equipment and services in the railway sector. Alstom Transport manages entire transport systems, taking in rolling stock, signalling and infrast