But Russia's nominal GDP is now $2.2 trillion, about the same level it was in 2013, the year before Russia annexed Crimea.During Putin's first two terms as president from 2000 to 2008, Russia's economy soared to $1.7 trillion from less than $200 billion in 1999.Russia's Center for Macroeconomic Analysis and Short-term Forecasting - an influential research non-profit - said sectors of the economy not connected with the military had contracted by 5.4% since the start of the year. The Center forecasts a major ...

TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO: 6503) announced today that it is collaborating with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and Hankyu Corporation on a technical-cooperation project to promote the energy conservation of the Manila Light Rail Transit Authority's (LRTA) Line 1, which is operated and maintained by the Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC). Mitsubishi Electric will leverage its data-analysis services for railways to assess the railway line's. ...

Siemens Mobility has started construction of a new facility to manufacture battery systems for rail vehicles in Luhe-Wildenau, Bavaria, Germany. The total investment in the project amounts to about €35m ($41m). Of this, Siemens Mobility is allocating around €22m. Siemens Mobility’s funds will support the development of a modular battery family, and a new battery management system (BMS) built in collaboration with Stercom, a company based in Munich. The BMS is designed to monitor and control the batteries ...

郭永航出席开通活动 9月29日，广州东环城际（番禺至白云机场北）、琶莲城际、广惠城际北延段正式开通运营。广州市委 书记郭永航在琶洲站厅出席开通仪式并与市民群众共同试乘列车。广州铁路监督管理局分党组书记、局 长马良民参加，副市长赖志鸿、广东省交通运输厅副厅长贾绍明致辞。 活动中，郭永航详细了解城市轨道交通规划建设情况，代表市委、市政府对广东城际铁路新线开通运营 表示祝贺，向全体建设者致以问候和感谢。他说，广东城际铁路新线开通运营，将进一步完善广州空铁 一体化综合交通体系，促进粤港澳大湾区高水平互联互通，有力支撑大湾区"一点两地"建设。要深入学 习贯彻习近平总书记关于交通强国和粤港澳大湾区建设的重要论述，认真落实省委、省政府工作要求， 坚定践行人民城市理念，进一步完善城市轨道交通规划建设，加快建设世界级铁路枢纽，强化粤港澳大 湾区核心引擎和国际性综合交通枢纽城市功能，更好服务全国全省发展大局。要加强城市轨道交通运营 管理，强化客流监测分析，科学合理安排运力，提升站场环境品质，严格运营安全监管，完善无缝换 乘、公交接驳、信息发布查询等便民举措，加大宣传推广力度，为市民群众提供舒适安全便捷的出行服 务。要加快佛穗莞城 ...

Core Insights - CN has published its 2025-2026 Winter Plan, emphasizing its commitment to safely and efficiently meet customer demand during the winter season [1][2] Group 1: Winter Plan Overview - The Winter Plan outlines CN's strategies for maintaining safe and reliable service during winter challenges [1][2] - CN's approach includes investing in infrastructure, utilizing innovative technology, and collaborating with customers and partners [1][7] Group 2: Key Highlights - Resilience Focused: CN integrates winter readiness into its operating model, employing predictive analytics and automated inspection technologies to minimize disruptions [7] - Strategic Investment: The company has a capital program exceeding $3 billion for 2025, with $1.5 billion allocated to Western Canada for expanding corridors and upgrading major yards [7] - Collaborative Solutions: CN collaborates with various stakeholders, including ports and shippers, to enhance supply chain performance, resulting in a 10% increase in weekly train movements to and from North Vancouver [7]

MONTREAL, Sept. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) has published its 2025-2026 Winter Plan. Every year, CN publishes a Winter Plan that outlines how it prepares to meet customer demand safely, reliably, and efficiently during the challenges of the winter season. CN’s Winter Plan reflects a clear commitment to investing in infrastructure, applying innovative technology, and working closely with customers and partners to keep the economy moving safely. “Preparing for winter is part of w ...

Core Viewpoint - CN will release its third-quarter 2025 financial and operational results on October 31, 2025, before market opening, with a conference call to discuss the results and outlook led by CEO Tracy Robinson [1]. Group 1: Financial Results Announcement - CN's third-quarter 2025 financial and operating results will be issued before the markets open on October 31, 2025 [1]. - A conference call will be held at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time on the same day to review the results and outlook [1]. Group 2: Participation Details - Interested parties can participate in the conference call by dialing 1-800-715-9871 (Canada/U.S.) or 1-647-932-3411 (International), using the passcode 4715336 [2]. - Participants are encouraged to join the call 10 minutes early, and a live webcast will be available on CN's investor website [2]. Group 3: Company Overview - CN is a major player in the economy, transporting over 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods across North America annually [3]. - The company operates a nearly 20,000-mile rail network, connecting Canada's coasts with the U.S. Midwest and Gulf Coast, contributing to sustainable trade since 1919 [3].

Beijing signs a $1.4 billion deal with Zambia and Tanzania for the revival of a railway line that Mao Zedong’s China financed in the 1970s https://t.co/aJloTvu1CJ ...

国庆中秋假期临近，记者从国铁集团了解到，铁路国庆中秋假期运输从今日（9月29日）启动，至10月 10日结束，为期12天，全国铁路预计发送旅客2.19亿人次，10月1日将迎来客流最高峰，日均计划开行 旅客列车约1.3万列。 需要特别提醒的是，全国铁路客运从10月1日起将全面使用电子发票，不再提供打印蓝色的纸质报销凭 证，也就是公众普遍认为的"纸质票"，但对于需要了解相关出行信息的旅客，铁路部门将继续提供纸质 行程信息提示单。 多条高铁新线"十一"前开通 铁路部门还将用好铁路12306候补购票、同车接续、在线选铺等功能，丰富信息服务内容，便利旅客出 行。科学制定售票策略，兼顾长短途需求，加强票额实时监控，及时向客流集中的车站投放票额，最大 限度保障旅客出行需求。学生预约购票服务保持常态化运行，学生、儿童、残疾军人等旅客动车组列车 优惠（优待）票价按全价执行票价优惠打折，享受更多优惠。 做好铁路畅行码、便捷换乘、互联网订餐等在途服务，提升餐饮供应质量，努力供好"一盒好饭"。加强 旅客乘降组织和服务引导，动态增加安检验证通道、工作人员和志愿者，优化进出站流线，保证旅客乘 降安全顺畅。加强与地方交通部门联动，加强老幼病 ...

UK’s HS2 is inviting small and medium-sized technology firms to submit proposals aimed at lowering costs and accelerating timelines in support of the railway’s reset. The call for entries comes as HS2’s leadership conducts a broader review of the rail project. HS2 chief executive Mark Wild is leading the review. The company has started accepting applications for the eighth round of its Innovation Accelerator programme. Applications for this round of HS2’s Innovation Accelerator initiative, a partnership ...