Arriva buys British train construction and maintenance group

The acquisition of RTS Infrastructure will expand Arriva’s capabilities in Britain. The acquisition will expand Arriva’s activities into the infrastructure construction business. RTS customers include Network Rail. ARRIVA announced that it has completed the acquisition of British company RTS Infrastructure. The deal significantly expands the Group’s maintenance and depot business and also enables it to…

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Railway lines were extended to the sea port of Ghent

Six 750-metre-long sidings are open to accommodate 740-metre-long freight trains. Belgian infrastructure manager Infrabel has reopened the Mercator freight yard at the Ghent seaport after modifying sides to accommodate 740-metre-long freight trains. Mercator Square is the second busiest square in the port after Gent-Seehafen Square. It serves nearby industries including the large Volvo car plant,…

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