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Estonian company Operail is the first company in the country to test single-driver freight transport. The C30-M series locomotive, developed and built by the company itself, has entered service. This locomotive has successfully passed the test and received approval for single-driver operation.

From September to December 25, 2024, Kazakhstan exported 3.7 million tons of new crop grain, which is 54% more than in the same period of 2023 (2.4 million tons). The main growth came from Uzbekistan (+44%), Tajikistan (+53%), Afghanistan (+52%) and Kyrgyzstan (+22%). Exports to Iran via the port of Aktau increased more than 30 times, reaching 435 thousand tons against 14 thousand tons a year earlier.

The new CR450 electric train was unveiled in Beijing, having successfully passed tests at a speed of 450 km/h. The tests confirmed key parameters: reduced energy consumption, improved braking performance, and reduced noise levels in the cabin. The CR450 is designed to operate at a maximum speed of 400 km/h, and its design is 10% lighter and 22% more aerodynamically efficient than its predecessor, the CR400 Fuxing. Passenger comfort has also been improved, including a 4% increase in space and a 2 decibel reduction in noise.

In February 2025, SJSC “Latvijas dzelzceļš” (LDz) will announce a tender for the Riga-Liepaja passenger rail infrastructure modernization project. The project includes design and construction. In order for interested suppliers to be able to familiarize themselves with the procurement conditions and offer their recommendations, LDz organized an online consultation on 7 January 2025.