Tag: Railway modernization
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Lithuania Launches Rail Baltica Tender for Latvian Border Section
Overview: Rail Baltica progresses with a new Lithuanian tender In a key move for the ambitious Rail Baltica project, Lithuania’s state-owned LTG Infra has issued a call for bids for the Latvian border section of the cross‑border rail corridor. The tender marks another milestone in the European Union–funded initiative to create a seamless high‑speed, standard‑gauge…
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China-Backed Desert Rail Milestone: Africa’s First Heavy-Haul Desert Railway Opens in Algeria
Overview: A Landmark in Africa’s Rail Expansion A flagship China-backed project has delivered Africa’s first heavy-haul desert railway, linking the Algerian port city of Oran to inland mining and industrial hubs. The initiative, a joint effort by China Railway Construction Corporation (CRCC) and Algerian state-owned partners, represents the largest single infrastructure build by a Chinese…
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Guwahati-Kolkata Vande Bharat Sleeper Train to Launch; PM to Flag Off
New Milestone for Indian Rail: Vande Bharat Sleeper on Guwahati–Kolkata Route The Indian Railways has announced a historic step in its modernization push: the first Vande Bharat Sleeper train will operate between Guwahati and Kolkata. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw disclosed the development, noting that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off the service in the…
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Botswana Transport Minister Tours Banaras Locomotive Works, Signals Strengthening Rail Ties
Botswana Transport Minister Visits Banaras Locomotive Works In a demonstration of growing cooperation in rail technology and infrastructure, Botswana’s Minister of Transport and Infrastructure, Noah Salake, visited Banaras Locomotive Works (BLW) in Varanasi on a recent Saturday. The high-profile visit underscored the strengthening ties between Botswana and India in the mobility and transportation sector. Public…
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Riga-Liepāja Railway Renovation Gathers Pace as Tracks Upgrade
Renewed Focus on Latvia’s Core Rail Corridor The Riga-Liepāja railway line, a vital spine of Latvia’s transport network, is entering a new phase of renovation. After decades of aging infrastructure, parts of the route have forced trains to crawl at 60 kilometers per hour, hampering travel times and reliability. The current project aims to replace…
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Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Timeline: Operational by 2029, Progress Update
Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train: Timeline and Progress The Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed rail project is advancing on schedule, with Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw providing key milestones at recent inspections. The 50-km Surat-Bilimora section in Gujarat is slated to open by 2027, while the entire corridor is expected to be fully operational by 2029. Once commissioned, the bullet train…