Tag: train
First Train Bypassing Russia Departs, Tariff Unclear
A pilot container train departed on a trip on the Trans-Caspian corridor (Ukraine-China) – through Georgia, Azerbaijan, and Kazakhstan – on 15 January. The train is carrying 20 containers.
Alstom Unveils New Pendolino
French Alstom unveiled a new design of Pendolino high-speed train. It was projected for the Italian rail operator Nuovo Trasporto Viaggiatori (NTV).
Hyundai Corporation Seeking To Create Production Facility In Lviv Region
The Hyundai Corporation is considering the possibility of establishing a Ukrainian-Korean production facility in the Lviv region. South Korean manufacturer wants to conquest of new markets in Central and Eastern Europe.
Ukrzaliznytsia Restores Rail Links With Romania
The PJSC Ukrzaliznytsia has launched daily operation of two passenger trains between Ukraine and Romania. The trains connected the Vadul Siret station (Chernivtsi region) with the Romanian cities of Bucharest and Suceava.
National Express Launches Rail Services In Germany
British rail operator National Express launched services in Germany. The carrier will operate the two lines in the region of North Rhine-Westphalia for 15 years.
Ukrzaliznytsia Reports Losses Of Almost UAH 1 Billion From Operation Of High-Speed Trains In 2015
The Ukrainian High-Speed Rail Company has made a loss of UAH 864.2 million since the beginning of 2015. This is 2.5 times more than the losses in the same period of last year and nine times more than the losses in 2013.
First Cargo Train from China Arrived In Georgia
The Georgian railway has received its first cargo train from China and has officially launched the Silk Road Project. The project will connect Europe, Eastern Asia, India, Central Asia and the Middle East
The Longest Grain Train Launched In Australia
he longest export grain train of Australia was set up by Southern Shorthaul Railroad and the Australian Rail Track Corporation. The train has 1250 m long, five locos and 73 cars.
Ukraine Proposes To Launch Container Train To Azerbaijan
Ukraine has proposed that Azerbaijan launch a train on the route of the Silk Road in the direction of the Caspian Sea. Ukraine’s Deputy Prime Minister Hennadii Zubkov and Azerbaijan’s First Deputy Prime Minister Yaqub Eyyubov discussed this issue in Baku.
New Ukraine-Built Diesel Train To Operate On Lviv - Ivano-Frankivsk Route
The Lviv Railways will begin selling tickets for the new Lviv - Ivano-Frankivsk - Lviv regional express train No. 704/703 on 4 December. The train will begin operating on 13 December, using a DPKr-2 diesel train produced by the Kryukov Railcar Building Works.
Rail Crossings For Turtles Installed In Japan
West Japan Railway Company and Suma Aqualife Park in Kobe have jointly developed a system of special rail crossings for turtles. They keep animals from getting caught between railway switches.
Direct Rail Link Between Kyiv And Prague To Be Restored
Direct rail link between Kyiv and Prague will be restored in mid-December 2015. A through wagon formed by Ukrzaliznytsia will operate on the route.
Ukrzaliznytsia To Spend UAH 76 Million On Internet For Passengers
Ukrzaliznytsia plans to spend UAH 76 million on providing Internet access to passengers, Ukrzaliznytsia’s acting head Oleksandr Zavhorodnyi said in an interview with the Intercity journal.
Kyiv-Budapest Train Running Practically Empty
Ukrzaliznytsia does not plan to increase the number of trains to Hungary. The existing Kyiv-Budapest train, which consists of a direct wagon, is only 15 percent full.
Cancellation Of Flights To Russia Has Not Significantly Increased Passengers On Moscow Trains
The number of passengers on Kyiv-Moscow trains has increased by only 4-5% since the abolition of direct flights between Russia and Ukraine.
Direct Flights And Trains To Be Introduced Between Ukraine And Bulgaria
Ukraine and Bulgaria intend to restore direct air and rail links between the two countries. An agreement to this effect was reached on 13 November during a visit to Sofia by Infrastructure Minister Andrii Pyvovarskyi.
Wi-Fi Being Tested On Odesa-Kyiv Train
Wi-Fi equipment has been installed in the sleeping and compartment cars of the Odesa-Kyiv train No. 106 “Chernomorets”.
Railbus To Operate Between Lviv And Przemysl
Operation of Lviv-Przemysl trains will resume in December this year. A Ukrainian Pesa 620M railbus manufactured in Poland will operate on the route.
Ukrzaliznytsia intends to organize a train ferry service
Ukrzaliznytsia intends to organize a train ferry service, which will be overseen by the Liski transport service center (part of Ukrzaliznytsia). Ukrzaliznytsia’s acting board chairman Oleksandr Zavhorodnyi announced this.
