SEVERE storms swept across parts of France, Germany and Switzerland over the Christmas period, causing immense damage. Lines were blocked by fallen trees or washed out in many parts of France, and SNCF estimates the loss of traffic will knock Fr200m off its 1999 revenues.
Meanwhile, a storm called Lothar wreaked havoc in Switzerland, not least to BLS L
INDIA: Spain’s Ministry of Transport & Sustainable Mobility has signed a memorandum of understanding to support Indian Railways in developing and upgrading its network. The initial agreement runs for five years, when a number of pilot projects are envisaged, to be followed by automatic annual renewals. ...
UK: The annual Rail Business Awards which recognise and reward excellence across every aspect of the industry will be back in Manchester in 2025.
INTERNATIONAL: ‘Beware of trains. Life can change in a split second’ is the slogan for the 16th International Level Crossing Awareness Day, which this year has a particular emphasis on the safety of vulnerable people. Around 50 countries take part in the annual ILCAD campaign which ...
