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Sweden’s Armed Forces: Railways must function without modern technology

Radio Sweden
Posted: Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 15:51
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While new modern data-driven technical solutions for Sweden’s national railways are being introduced, the needs of the country’s armed forces

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Finland News Politics Politics (Finland) RCI 

Estonian president favorable towards Arctic railway project, cautious about future of Arctic shipping

Eilís Quinn, Eye on the Arctic @arctic_eq
Posted: Friday, January 22, 2021 at 15:59
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The president of Estonia says the country is favourable to railway projects that would better connect it to the rest

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General Society Society (Sweden) Sweden 

Hot weather continues to cause problems for Sweden’s railways

Radio Sweden
Posted: Thursday, August 9, 2018 at 12:31 — Last Updated: Thursday, August 9, 2018 at 12:39
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Buckled train tracks, fires and thunderstorms are causing major problems for the country’s railways, Thursday. Intense heat is causing the

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Business Business (Norway) General News Norway 

European Commission suggests extending major rail network to Northern Norway

Thomas Nilsen, The Independent Barents Observer
Posted: Thursday, June 7, 2018 at 10:50 — Last Updated: Friday, June 8, 2018 at 11:39
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The Norwegian ice-free port is suggested a key position in EU’s Scandinavian-Mediterranean Corridor railway network. As part of the next

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A freight train in Norilsk, Russia. (iStock)
Business Business (Russia) General News Russia 

Russia’s Gazprom orders LNG-propelled trains for Arctic railway

Atle Staalesen, The Independent Barents Observer
Posted: Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at 16:20
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They will be environmentally friendly and far cheaper to use, the company says. It is the Sinara Transport Machines, a

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General News Politics Politics (Russia) Russia 

After bridge to Crimea, Russia set to build new railway to Arctic

Atle Staalesen, The Independent Barents Observer
Posted: Friday, May 18, 2018 at 09:55
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It will open new export routes for natural resources from the Ural region and be key part of Russia’s future

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A freight train in Norilsk, Russia. (iStock)
Business Business (Russia) News Russia 

Arctic infrastructure: Moscow runs dry, companies step in

Atle Staalesen, The Independent Barents Observer
Posted: Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at 13:48 — Last Updated: Friday, April 13, 2018 at 15:05
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New Russian railway lines leading to the Arctic Ocean will heavily depend on private investments. The 707 km long Northern

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Business General Geopolitics Geopolitics (Norway) Norway 

Can Barents region become a superhub on China’s Arctic Silk Road?

Atle Staalesen, The Independent Barents Observer
Posted: Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at 08:48
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A new sea port with railway connection could potentially handle up to ten percent of container trade between China and

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Business Business (Russia) General Russia 

Arctic Russia: Transport hub developer in crisis

Atle Staalesen, The Independent Barents Observer
Posted: Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at 15:37
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The company which is to develop the grand infrastructure project in Murmansk is in deep trouble. The Stroygazkonsulting in 2014 won the

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In Taloyoak, Nunavut, the northernmost hamlet on mainland Canada, Inuit are working to conserve their territory and set up a community-driven, land-based economy. Photo : Eilís Quinn

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