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This week’s round-up of news from the global urban rail transport sector, from Railway Gazette International . On October 29 Wuhan opened two more sections of its metro network. The second phase of Line 12 between Gangduhuayuan and Moshuihu Park via the north and west of the city joins the two ends of Phase 1 opened o…
A consortium led by US billionaire Todd Boehly is preparing to acquire sanctioned Russian oil producer Lukoil's international assets through a securities swap, with a deal expected within weeks, Report informs, citing Reuters. A bank acting for the consortium has bought billions of dollars of frozen Lukoil securities …
Peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan and closer regional cooperation are creating new opportunities for the South Caucasus, particularly in logistics and international transportation, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said, Report informs. Speaking at the "Future of Europe" summit organized by Euronews in Brusse…
INDIA: The 23.3 km Pune Metro Line 3 (Pink) was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi via video link on November 3, with passenger services scheduled to start the following day. Developed by a joint venture of Siemens and Tata under a PPP agreement, the elevated line with 23 stations is intended to halve travel …
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has cost Europe €127 billion due to higher fossil fuel prices, Ursula von der Leyen said on Tuesday, amid fears of a re-escalation of conflict in the region, Report informs referring to Rapporteur. Speaking at an event in Brussels, the European Commission president said that the sur…
A new wave of cyberattacks targeting supermarket refrigeration systems has hit Europe, just weeks after a similar large-scale attack in France. According to Report 's European bureau, the incidents have affected several countries across continental Europe, as well as Ireland. Speaking at a briefing in Brussels on Nove…
The State Oil Company of Azerbaijan (SOCAR) and Kazakhstan's KazMunayGas (KMG) have discussed increasing the volumes of Kazakh oil transported through Azerbaijan, SOCAR said in a statement, Report informs. SOCAR President Rovshan Najaf met with Chairman of the Management Board of KazMunayGas Askhat Khassenov today. Th…
Azerbaijan Railways (ADY) management has met with representatives of major freight customers to discuss infrastructure upgrades, fleet expansion, digital services and future cooperation, the company told Report . The meeting aimed to brief business partners on ADY's freight operations and results, hear their proposals…
Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesman Majed al-Ansari says efforts to bridge the gap between the US and Iran are ongoing with both countries studying proposals presented for a possible resolution to the conflict, Report informs referring to Al Jazeera. Al-Ansari said all GCC states agree that the US-Iran conflict must not…
UK: Organisations across the UK rail and metro sectors have until 23.55 on November 13 to submit entries for the next Rail Business Awards , which will take place on March 11 2027 in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Established as the first national awards for the UK railway sector, the prestigious Rail Business Awards recognise …
The targets for the Caspian Bridge project envisage guaranteed annual cargo volumes of 8 million tonnes, with capacity expected to increase to 10–12 million tonnes in the future. According to Report , citing Kazakhstan's Ministry of Transport, the discussions took place at a meeting between Transport Minister Nurlan S…
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has laid the foundations for more than 180 projects in Garabagh, MP Vugar Bayramov said during today's plenary session of the Azerbaijani Parliament, Report informs. Bayramov noted that following Azerbaijan's victory in 2020, the country had launched large-scale restoration and recon…
The Azerbaijan-Italy Business Forum will be held in Baku on November 23, the Italian Embassy in Azerbaijan said in a message on X, Report informs. Representatives of government agencies and companies from both countries will participate in the event. The program includes a plenary session, thematic sessions, and B2B m…
Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan discussed efforts to ease regional tensions during a phone call on November 2, Report informs, citing Qatar's Foreign Ministry on X. The ministers reviewed bilateral cooperation and w…
Azerbaijan and Kyrgyzstan continue to cooperate effectively both bilaterally and within international organizations, Azerbaijani Deputy Foreign Minister Samir Sharifov said at an event marking the 35th anniversary of Kyrgyzstan's independence, Report informs. He said Azerbaijan's relations with Central Asian countries…
Relations between Kyrgyzstan and Azerbaijan are developing dynamically, Kyrgyz Ambassador to Azerbaijan Maksat Mamytkanov said at an event marking the 35th anniversary of his country's independence, Report informs. "Bilateral relations between Kyrgyzstan and Azerbaijan are developing dynamically. They are characterize…
EUROPE: International high speed train operator Eurostar announced on November 2 that Gwendoline Cazenave was stepping down as CEO. Christophe Fanichet has been appointed as CEO from December 1, with Matthieu Quyollet, Chief Financial, Strategy & Transformation Officer and deputy CEO, serving as CEO in the interim. Fa…
The European Commission will hold a dialogue on improving the competitiveness of the Trans-Caspian Transport Corridor, also known as the Middle Corridor, chaired by European Commissioners Marta Kos and Jozef Síkela, Report informs, citing the Commission. The event is scheduled for November 17 and will bring together r…
The new Ambassador of Japan to Azerbaijan, Furuya Tokuro, has outlined key areas of activity to strengthen bilateral relations between Tokyo and Baku. According to Report , the diplomat noted in his official address that he arrived in Baku on October 26. According to him, even before his appointment, he frequently com…
A round-up of recent rail industry contract awards around the world, compiled by Railway Gazette International . Austria: DPB Rail Infra Service took delivery of its first Siemens Mobility dual-mode Vectron on October 8. The locomotive is approved for operation in Austria and Germany, expanding the company’s operation…
Azerbaijan's Embassy in Bulgaria has hosted a hybrid event titled "Discover the Cities of Azerbaijan, the Pearl of the Caucasus," marking World Cities Day, Urban October and Azerbaijan's designation of 2026 as the Year of Architecture and Urban Planning, the embassy told Report . The event brought together tour operat…
With ETCS being rolled out on several suburban networks, Australia has adopted it as the technology pathway for national interoperability in widely differing applications. A regulatory structure has been agreed, while the use of common standards is expected to reduce the need for compatibility testing, as Frank Heibel…
The formation of a startup ecosystem is impossible without a sustainable energy supply, Javid Abdullayev, Chairman of the State Agency for Renewable Energy Sources, said at Demo Day, the final event of the global innovation program "Startup School 4: Five Continents – 500 Startups," organized by the Enterprise Azerbai…
Azerbaijan is consistently taking measures to expand the application of artificial intelligence to develop scientific research and strengthen the capacity of qualified personnel. Deputy Minister of Economy Azer Bayramov made the remark at Demo Day, the final event of the global innovation program "Startup School 4: Fi…
Shenzhen Metro Group has emerged over recent years as an increasingly active player in the development of metro, light rail and suburban projects across a swathe of emerging markets, from Algeria to Vietnam, as Benjámin Zelki explains. Embracing the expansionist ideals of China’s Belt & Road initiative, Shenzhen Metro…
The closing ceremony of the FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival was held in Baku. According to Report , the event took place at Baku Crystal Hall. The closing show featured eight scenes, each reflecting Azerbaijan's national culture and sporting spirit. The performances included a child taking a penalty kick to create a …
President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has called on the countries of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) to use the capabilities of the Trans-Caspian fiber-optic communication line launched between Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan. He stated this while speaking at the OTS summit in Ankara, Report informs citing A…
Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has proposed adopting the Turkic World-100 program, covering 100 strategic joint investment and industrial projects, Report informs referring to the press service of the Uzbek president. He put forward this initiative during his speech at the 13th summit of the Organization of Turkic…
Azerbaijan is an active participant in regional projects, Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov said. Report informs that he made the remarks at the 13th summit of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) Council of Heads of State in Ankara. Bayramov said the organization's geographical position, economic potent…
Regular passenger services on the Baku–Balakan–Baku route will resume on November 20. According to Report , Azerbaijan Railways CJSC said that the train will depart from Baku on November 20 and from Balakan on November 21. "Passenger services on the route were temporarily suspended from August 1 due to repairs to the …