Australia: The Commonwealth government has appointed Macquarie Bank as financial adviser on the sale of National Rail Corp, with Blake Dawson Waldron providing legal advice. Sparke Helmore and Arthur Anderson are also assisting.
Brazil: América Latina Logística has ended the use of 3 kV DC electric traction between Rubião Júnior and Assis on the ex-Fepasa metre gauge route to Presidente Epit
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 ...
