SEVERE storms swept across parts of France, Germany and Switzerland over the Christmas period, causing immense damage. Lines were blocked by fallen trees or washed out in many parts of France, and SNCF estimates the loss of traffic will knock Fr200m off its 1999 revenues.
Meanwhile, a storm called Lothar wreaked havoc in Switzerland, not least to BLS L
INTERNATIONAL: ‘Beware of trains. Life can change in a split second’ is the slogan for the 16th International Level Crossing Awareness Day, which this year has a particular emphasis on the safety of vulnerable people. Around 50 countries take part in the annual ILCAD campaign which ...
INDIA: The AT Railway a subsidiary of Amber Enterprises India has signed a joint venture agreement with South Korea’s Yujin Machinery to design, manufacture, and develop critical components for various types of rolling stock used in India. The joint venture will focus on components such as ...
EUROPE: Austrian Federal Railways has put into service the first of its updated Railjet trainsets on services linking Germany, Austria and Italy. Toma Bačić rode on a preview run between München and Verona on April 5.
