Construction on CKU line to start in October 2024

Construction on the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan (CKU) rail line will start in October 2024, according to Kyrgyz president Sadyr Zhaparov. Negotiations on the line have been long ongoing, and many uncertainties around financing remain. The CKU line is supposed to shorten travel times between China and Europe by 8 days and reduce the distance by 900 kilometres.…

London to Scotland line reopens after Bank Holiday improvements

The West Coast main line from London Euston to Scotland has reopened after parts of it were closed for upgrades over the Early May bank holiday.