India’s railways will be hiring the next trainee in 2019, a key decision that has raised concerns among the country’s private sector leaders.The country’s largest private railway operator, Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL), has been trying to recruit trainee trainees for over a year, but the recruitment process has faced resistance from the industry, with some…
I have to say, this article on the train cost is pretty interesting.In the article, they talk about the Mongolian railway car transportation cost and how much it would cost to get your train to a place like Mongolia.The article talks about how much the train would cost if you take the train from a…
The rail network has changed dramatically in recent years and the arrival of the Tube, which has replaced the tram service, has had a huge impact on how we get to London’s major stations.So what’s the best way to get from London’s main stations to the airport?The answer, we think, lies in the use of…
Transport systems across Europe are often the most dangerous in the world, with trains regularly carrying up to a dozen tonnes of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.With the threat of climate change now a real threat, Europe has decided to look at how to reduce the amount of CO2 emitted by rail transport, and to…
Macedonia has become a major hub for rail transport in the Balkans, with more than half of the country’s rail routes being laid.But that’s not the only way to travel around the country, with cycling and walking being some of the best ways to get around.In this special report, we’ll be taking a look at…
A new online platform has emerged to report scams to authorities and police, offering people a tool to report potential fraudsters to the authorities.The platform, which has been launched by a group of former employees of the Bangladesh Railway Transport (BTR) and its subsidiaries, aims to make the system easier for people to report any…
Darwin is the first state in Australia to introduce a rail service that will allow commuters to use public transport, a key demand for the region’s ageing infrastructure.Key points:A railway will run to the city from its base in Sydney’s CBD and will be accessible by public transport in most places in the stateThe rail…
Train, bus, metro, bike, tram and other modes of transport are essential for modern life, says Transport Secretary Chris Grayling.He says he is committed to ensuring the public have access to safe, reliable and affordable modes of travel.Mr Grayling’s comments follow the introduction of a £500m fund for cycling in England.Mr Grayling said: “The cycle…
Railways and train operators in China are increasingly using toxic substances and pollution to boost profits, a new report warns.The report, released today by the International Rail Transport Association (IRTA), said a growing number of operators are using “non-compete clauses” to prevent them from sharing data with regulators. The clauses prohibit operators from disclosing how many…