Transport

A kilometer-long track replacement train is currently upgrading the railway between Ludvika and Ulvshyttan. The work will last five weeks and costs around 400 million kronor.

May 09, 2026 Reported by AI

The Kenya Transporters Association has urged the Ministry of Energy to urgently tackle ongoing fuel shortages ahead of the next price review scheduled for May 14, 2026.

Kenya Railways has cancelled an international tender for 24 air compressors for Diesel Multiple Unit trains under the World Bank's Ksh65 billion Kenya Urban Mobility Improvement Project. The corporation announced the cancellation on April 28, 2026, just 12 days before the May 11 bid submission deadline. No detailed reasons have been provided publicly.

April 28, 2026 Reported by AI

The Swedish government has approved the expansion to four railway tracks between Uppsala and Stockholm. The decision removes the last remaining doubts about the project, aligning with the 2017 four-track agreement. The national plan secures funding for completion by 2034, including new stations.

Ethiopia's Transport and Logistics Ministry has ordered transport tariffs to be cut solely on a specified basis. The directive addresses disruptions from fuel price hikes caused by the Middle East conflict. All transport operators must implement it strictly from today.

April 25, 2026 Reported by AI

The Treasury has floated multimillion-shilling tenders to lease at least 600 electric and hybrid vehicles for government use. Beneficiaries include the National Police Service, Kenya Prisons Service and others. The move marks a major step in Kenya's shift to clean transport.