HHLA acquires majority stake in developing Ukrainian rail freight hub
UKRAINE: Hamburger Hafen & Logistik is to acquire a 60% stake in the Eurobridge Intermodal Terminal in Batiovo.
‘Magical moment’ as Phoenix light rail extension opens
USA: More than 5 000 people attended celebrations marking the opening of the South Central Extension/Downtown Hub light rail extension in Phoenix.
Manila metro project stalls amid land dispute
PHILIPPINES: Private partner Philippine Infradev Holdings has sought arbitration following cancellation of the Makati underground metro project in Manila.
Report tackles New Zealand rail workforce challenges
NEW ZEALAND: A report has been published setting out recommendations to address the workforce challenges facing the rail sector.
Software integration streamlines Freightliner rail bookings
UK: Tideworks Technology has connected the Intermodal Pro rail terminal operating system it previously supplied to Freightliner’s UK terminals with Decisions, a third-party platform for rule-based automation of rail booking and planning.
Rail welding robot makes ’tangible progress’
NETHERLANDS: Robel Rail Automation, infrastructure manager ProRail and contractors VolkerRail and Strukton Rail are to further develop an automated rail welding robot.
Viewpoint: ‘Low-cost, high-impact fix’ could provide £500m rail revenue boost
Adopting a smarter, more open and consumer-first approach to data access could unlock an extra £500m in revenue for the rail industry, argues Raileasy CEO George Sikking.
