Within A War is a Log.ae article by Jacob Joseph about logistics in Afghanistan. It looks at the United Nations Humanitarian Air Services, freight tonnages and lorry security. Saying There is no rail transport in the landlocked country
is not strictly true, as there are the Hayratan and Towraghondi terminals for cross-border freight.
News from Railway Gazette International- Amtrak accelerates in Michigan February 8, 2012USA: On February 7 the Federal Railroad Administration gave Amtrak approval to raise speeds on its passenger services in western Michigan from 152 km/h to 177 km/h. The agreement covers an Amtrak-owned 155 route-km section between Kalamazoo, Michigan and Porter, Indiana which has been equipped with the Incremental Train Control System. ICTS was developed by […]
- Freightliner eyes Middle Eastern rail market February 8, 2012INTERNATIONAL: UK-based freight operator Freightliner Group is looking for opportunities to expand its activities to include the Middle East, according to Corporate Development Director Dom McKenna. Speaking to Railway Gazette International at Terrapinn's Middle East Rail 2012 conference in Dubai, McKenna said Freightliner is seeking markets where it co […]
- First Leo Express train handed over February 8, 2012CZECH REPUBLIC: The first of five Flirt electric multiple-units ordered by Leo Express to launch open access services was handed over in a ceremony at Stadler Rail's Bussnang plant in Switzerland on February 5. Leo Express, originally known as Rapid Express, was set up in 2010, backed by Aakon Capital. It plans to launch inter-city services on the Praha […]
- Amtrak accelerates in Michigan February 8, 2012