Museums
A unique writing workshop will take place at the Newton Abbot Museum, combining 200 years of the Great Western Railway's history with biographical, romantic, and historical crime fiction writing. The workshop, led by Myfanwy Cooke, will focus on the GWR company, its iconic locomotives, and the role of
Foreign ministers
A crucial meeting between the foreign ministers of Uzbekistan, Afghanistan, and Pakistan has brought about a significant breakthrough in regional cooperation. The trilateral agreement focuses on the development of a feasibility study for the Uzbekistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan Trans-Afghan Railway project. This ambitious project aims to enhance trade, facilitate Afghanistan's economic
Foreign ministers
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar announced the signing of the Framework Agreement on the Joint Feasibility Study for the Uzbekistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan (UAP) Railway Project from Kabul, where he arrived for a day-long visit. The agreement is a major milestone in advancing regional connectivity and economic integration, connecting Central
Foreign ministers
Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar led a delegation to Kabul, where key leaders from Afghanistan and Uzbekistan signed a crucial feasibility study agreement for the UAP Railway Project. This rail link will link the three countries through a modern railway network, providing Central Asian states with direct
Foreign ministers
Pakistani Deputy PM and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, along with the Foreign Ministers of Afghanistan and Uzbekistan, signed the Framework Agreement on the Joint Feasibility Study for the Uzbekistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan (UAP) Railway Project in Kabul, reaffirming their shared commitment to peace, connectivity, trade, and regional development. The agreement is seen as
Foreign ministers
Pakistan has made a significant stride towards enhancing regional connectivity and economic integration by signing a trilateral railway agreement with Uzbekistan and Afghanistan. The agreement aims to build a rail link connecting Uzbekistan with Pakistan via Afghanistan and facilitate access to Pakistani seaports for Central Asian States. This development is
Infrastructure (Economics)
High-speed rail construction in Indonesia, recognized as the first in Southeast Asia, presents unique challenges due to complex topography and high population density. A recent study by researchers from the Sepuluh Nopember Institute of Technology highlighted the importance of modern technologies in ensuring the quality and long-term performance of trackforms
Infrastructure (Economics)
As part of a massive overhaul of Germany's rail infrastructure, Hochtief AG has secured a significant contract to refurbish a crucial 42-kilometer stretch of the Rhine River's right bank. The EUR170 million contract encompasses the renovation of ten level crossings, twelve train stations, and two pedestrian
Infrastructure (Economics)
The Lagos State House of Assembly on Tuesday moved to revolutionize the state's transportation and energy sectors with the advancement of two significant bills, the Lagos State Railway Corporation Bill and the Ibile Energy Corporation Bill, which both gained second reading during plenary. Leading the debate on the
Infrastructure (Economics)
Climate change poses a significant threat to global railway infrastructure, according to a recent study published in Sustainable Cities and Society. The researchers, led by Ehsan Haghighi from Lulea University of Technology, systematically reviewed 71 peer-reviewed papers to identify climate-related risks and their impacts on railways. The study found that
Infrastructure (Economics)
Research conducted in Bari, Italy, has shed light on the potential of augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR) in improving safety standards for railway infrastructure monitoring and maintenance. Funded by the Italian Ministry of Economic Development and the Internal Institute, the study aimed to develop methodologies and technologies that enable
Bars (Drinking establishments)
The Victoria Inn in Railway Terrace, a city pub just a stone's throw away from the Railway Station, has been a champion of live music and real ale for years. After a significant refurbishment in 2022, owners John Smith and Emma Middleston made it their mission to create
