Despite the significant budget cuts expected for the 2024-2027 period, Peter Westenberger, the managing director of the industry association Die Güternbahnen, is convinced that there are still enough funds to continue carrying out critical railway expansion and upgrade works in Germany. “There is no shortage of money in Germany,” he said, underlying that a Swiss […]
Polish farmers to block Ukrainian agricultural exports by rail
Polish farmers intend to block the export of Ukrainian agricultural goods by rail. They plan to hinder the transfer of goods from rail to road transport on the Polish side of the border. Protests against the import and transit of Ukrainian agricultural goods by road have been taking place for months, but will now also […]
Is INSTC’s Rasht-Astara line on track for another setback?
It is probably the most critical railway section of the International North-South Corridor (INSTC), and its construction has been planned for a few years, with several ups and downs along the way. The Rasht-Astara railway line is supposed to commence construction work in early 2024. Nevertheless, Russia and Iran, which are directly involved in the […]
CAF Airbase Georgia Reaches Milestone In Stearman Restoration
By Angela Decker We have been bringing you updates on the Commemorative Air Force Airbase Georgia (formerly the CAF Dixie Wing) restoration of Boeing N2S-2 Stearman Bu.03531 at their hangar in Peachtree City, Georgia since […]