Traffic restored in Gotthard Base Tunnel
The Gotthard Base Tunnel (Swiss Gotthard) was partially reopened to rail traffic on the night of August 22, 2023.
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Queue of wagons for foreign operators in Ukrzaliznytsia rail network
Up to 8,600 wagons to be transferred to foreign operators were found waiting in the Ukrzaliznytsia rail network on August 23. In particular, 9 wagons had been loaded before June 1, while 1 wagon was loaded in June.
Goods awaiting transfer through Ukraine’s western land border crossing points
There were about 8,600 wagons with various goods waiting to be transferred through Ukraine’s western land border crossing points as of August 24 compared with 7,390 wagons seen in late July.
Ukraine and Poland sign agreement on development of railway communication
On August 28, the Polish operator Polskie Koleje Państwowe Spółka Akcyjna (PKP S.A.) and JSC Ukrzaliznytsia signed an agreement on joint work to develop freight and passenger rail transportation between the countries to increase export and import potential.
EC approves joint venture between Samskip, TX Logistik and Duisport
The European Commission has finally approved the establishment of a joint venture between Samskip, TX Logistik and Duisport – Ziel Terminal GmbH. The new company will operate the Logport III terminal in the port of Duisburg (Germany).
Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine simplifies rail transit between Ukraine and Moldova
On August 24, the Verkhovna Rada ratified the amendments to the Agreement between the Governments of Ukraine and Moldova on the operation of railway transport to simplify the transfer of freight cars between the countries.
Adif: New stage in modernization of intermodal terminal in Madrid
The Madrid-Vicalvaro intermodal terminal is currently undergoing a comprehensive reconstruction, which involves the modernization of 18 tracks, which will allow it to handle trains with a length of 740 m. The terminal is an important part of both the Atlantic and Mediterranean TEN-T corridors.
Northwest Spanish regions await official accession to TEN-T Atlantic Corridor
Three regions in northwestern Spain – Galicia, Asturias and Castilla y Leon – are waiting to join the TEN-T Atlantic Corridor single window system, which will greatly facilitate international rail transportation. These regions were documented to join the corridor in 2019.
Brindisi port in southern Italy to handle 750 m long freight trains
The authorities of the Puglia region in southeastern Italy have recently approved a project to modernize the railway connection to the port of Brindisi, which will allow trains with a length of 750 m to move in this direction.
Ukraine and Romania to open new border crossing point
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved a draft agreement with the Romanian government to open a new international border crossing point across the Ukrainian-Romanian border in Zakarpattia region. This was reported by the Ministry of Communities, Territories and Infrastructure of Ukraine.