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The first locomotive is currently undergoing reconstruction in Oslo and is expected to enter service in 2026.
The Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management has submitted its "Toekomstbeeld Spoorgoederenvervoer 2050" (Rail Freight Vision 2050) to parliament, outlining the strategic direction for rail freight transport in the Netherlands.
The operator currently owns 30 sleeping cars, two-thirds of which were produced in the 1980s and lack air conditioning.
The test phase began on 24 October 2025 at the Kijfhoek classification yard and is being conducted in cooperation with the Dutch and German Ministries of Infrastructure.
The contract is part of ADIF’s ongoing maintenance programme for the Red Ferroviaria de Interés General (RFIG), the backbone of Spain’s railway infrastructure.
According to data from the Polish railway regulator (UTK), rail freight operators transported 104.9 million tonnes of cargo in the first half of 2025 – a drop of 5.1% compared to the same period in 2024.
The call, made ahead of a planned political discussion in November 2025 on revising the Energy Taxation Directive (ETD), is supported by environmental and maritime NGOs including BLOOM Association, Seas At Risk, and Transport & Environment.
A total of CZK 15 billion (approx. EUR 611 million) will be distributed from the EU Emissions Trading Scheme-backed Modernisation Fund.
Since 13 October, the company has been operating three weekly round trips on this route.
The latest additions include electric Euro 6000 locomotives 256 220, 221, and 222, as well as diesel Euro 4001 locomotives 337 009 and 337 014.
Deutsche Bahn is preparing to appoint Bernhard Osburg, the former CEO of Thyssenkrupp’s steel division, as the new head of its freight subsidiary DB Cargo.
A logistics solution that has been in continuous use since 2005, the WoodTainer system developed by Innofreight, has reached its 20-year milestone.
The UK’s Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has authorised the entry into service of the Class 99 locomotives from Stadler, following an application submitted in late September 2025.
The grade separation is designed to ease rail congestion, reduce delays, and improve operational efficiency across freight and passenger services.
The revised corridor—Malmö–Älmhult–Jönköping–Oslo—will operate five round trips per week and includes stops for loading and unloading at all points along the route.
The service runs on a fixed schedule via Tbilisi and is intended to streamline container traffic between the two countries.
The trial will assess the railcars' suitability for heavy-duty industrial use, particularly in handling scrap metal loads.
While HSL Logistik gets new Stadler Euro9000, HHPI gets additional EuroDual locomotive.
The test runs, taking place between 20 and 22 October 2025, are part of preparations for potential international operations beyond Poland.
The partnership includes both technical collaboration and a financial investment by PHL.
The inaugural journey took place on 15 October 2025 and carried a mix of domestic and EXIM containers.
The Berlin-based company will integrate the six-axle bi-mode locomotive into its operations starting September 2026.
The decision follows increasing demand in the region for modern and efficient rolling stock solutions.
China remains the global leader with 4.0 billion tonnes transported.
The order includes two locomotives already in use and available for immediate deployment, two new-build units, and one previously used by Siemens for testing, which is scheduled for delivery in September 2026.
The opening reflects Akiem’s ongoing efforts to provide tailored traction solutions and closer technical support for its Scandinavian customers amid rising operational demands.
The rail network is expected to handle outbound volumes from the mine once operations begin, positioning it as a critical component in the project’s logistics chain.
The contract scope includes routine maintenance and preparation of the vehicles for driver and crew training.
CN and Congebec have announced a joint project to erect a cold storage and logistics facility at CN’s Calgary Logistics Park in Alberta.
The site includes additional land for future expansion and is located near the Houston Ship Channel, in proximity to several major petrochemical producers.
The Spanish Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility has launched a preliminary market consultation to explore alternatives to diesel traction on six non-electrified railway lines of the Red Ferroviaria de Interés General (RFIG).
These trains are part of a 19-unit fleet ordered for the MoselLux network, operated under contract from SPNV-Nord and the Saarland Ministry of Mobility.
The milestone is part of the company’s long-term initiative to extend locomotive service life while lowering operating costs and emissions.
This is the third year in a row that Erenhot has surpassed the 3,000-train mark.
This is the first recognised direct container-based rail route between a paper mill and a newspaper printing plant in the country.
Arrival at the Port of Hanko is scheduled for 24 October. Test runs in Finland are planned for November.
These locomotives remain in service on non-electrified lines and are used during infrastructure disruptions, detours, and engineering works.
The freight locomotive order, valued at approx. EUR 183 million, is described as the largest of its kind in Iran’s domestic market.
The appointment follows a selection process led by Alstom’s Nominations and Remuneration Committee.
The operator leaves private control with strong operational results and high-performance indicators.
The wagons will be used in rail transport services for chemical goods, supporting Fertiberia Group’s supply chain.
The agreement begins in December 2026 and runs for eight years, with an option for extension.
The order will expand PKP Intercity’s pool of multi-system electric traction capable of operating under various electrification systems across Europe.
The tests involved routes between Crewe and Carlisle, including operational assessments on the Shap incline.
Austrian testing and engineering firm PJ Messtechnik (PJM), accredited under ISO/IEC 17025, carried out the full validation programme required for approval.
Construction has started on a new intermodal terminal at the Port of Gdynia’s Logistics Centre.
Ten railway associations from across Europe are calling for an increase in the EU’s proposed transport funding under the next phase of the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF), warning that the current proposal underestimates the financial needs of rail infrastructure.
The Venlo - Oradea route, which has been operational since late September 2025, is served by six weekly roundtrips and offers a transit time of approximately 60 hours.
South Western Railway (SWR), which has been under public ownership since May 2025, recorded a sharp increase in service disruptions during its first three months under government control.
Test routes included sections around Karaganda, Taraz, Shymkent, and Ust-Kamenogorsk.