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Freight volumes by rail grew by a fifth in the first two months of 2025.
JR East has announced plans to develop the E10 series as the successor to the E2 and E5 series Shinkansen trains for the Tohoku Shinkansen.
The funding is part of a financing platform established in 2023, bringing the company’s total available debt facilities to over EUR 480 million.
The terminal in Falköping has recorded the highest container volumes among Sweden’s rail terminals handling international trade, according to new data from Gothenburg Port.
RCG’s rail logistics operations have facilitated the movement of more than 200 ingots, totalling 10,000 tonnes of stainless steel.
Kazakhstan continues to be positioned as a transit hub, with rail infrastructure facilitating container movements between China and Europe.
The process will involve up to six units that have accumulated nearly 1.5 million kilometers in service.
A newly modernized electric locomotive at RELOC Craiova has completed performance tests, reaching an operating speed of 160 km/h.
The company will introduce Pendolino Plus trains on long-distance routes between Helsinki, Turku, and Oulu by the end of 2025.
Under this agreement, all biomass rail movements for Drax Power Station will run on HVO for the duration of 2025.
The new fleet is intended to replace older vehicles on the Aigle–Leysin (AL) and Bex–Villars–Bretaye (BVB) lines, with deliveries scheduled to begin by early 2028.
A new intermodal freight route in Lithuania is increasing the use of rail transport for cargo movement, reducing reliance on long-haul trucking.
This order follows previous agreements between the two companies, bringing the total number of Traxx locomotives ordered by CLIP Intermodal to 18.
Further details on the project’s timeline and procurement processes have not yet been disclosed.
Morocco prepares for upcoming transport demands, including those related to the co-organization of the 2030 FIFA World Cup with Spain and Portugal.
This initiative is part of a broader plan to equip the entire Class 66 fleet with ETCS, aligning with the deployment of the European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS) in the UK.
The increased frequency follows a gradual expansion of the service, which initially launched with two weekly departures.
The agreement, announced during the Salon de l’Agriculture, focuses on improving the efficiency of grain logistics while aligning with national decarbonization objectives.
The six-axle diesel-electric locomotive, part of a six-unit order, has been introduced into operations in Spain.
Talgo and CAF, Spain’s two major rolling stock manufacturers, have published their financial results for 2024, showing revenue growth and continued project execution.
Metro-North Railroad has announced plans to introduce battery-electric locomotives for its New Haven Line service to Penn Station.
The introduction of these trains means accommodation of cyclists and provide additional seating capacity on the route.
The project involves the implementation of an automated Passenger Information System (SIP) and an overhaul of telematics infrastructure.
Before re-entering service on Romania’s railway network, the unit underwent a test run and is now prepared for operation.
A total of 31 units are expected to join the fleet in the coming years.
This is the latest development of the ScrapOnTrack project.
This contract is CAF’s first rail project in Morocco.
The upgraded wagons are now available for deployment in infrastructure projects, supporting ballast handling operations with revised technical configurations.
The economic downturn in Germany and Europe continues to impact intermodal transport, with Kombiverkehr reporting a reduction in shipment volumes for 2024.
The shift from road to rail is linked to supply chain adjustments and efforts to reduce road congestion.
A new entity, Rodalies de Catalunya, will be established as a result of a bilateral infrastructure commission meeting between the Spanish Ministry of Transport and the Generalitat of Catalonia.
Intermodal freight traffic at Umeå Kombiterminal grew almost by a half in 2024
GTS Rail has launched its first steel transport service, introducing a freight operation focused on the steel industry.
First shipment of Fiat Grande Panda vehicles handled at Port of Adria.
The two companies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) outlining plans for closer cooperation to increase international rail capacity between the UK and mainland Europe.
The project involves retrofitting a locomotive with a 2.3MWh Forsee ZEN PLUS battery system for a private yard operator in summer 2025.
The last vehicle arrived at the operator’s facility in Regensburg on February 5, where it underwent technical inspections, and test runs before entering service.
The collaboration, which has been ongoing for 17 years, involves rail freight equipment production and delivery.
With authorization in Serbia and completed ETCS testing, Transmontana locomotives continue to be introduced to new markets while adapting to evolving digital requirements.
Prague and the Central Bohemian Region have launched a tender for a railway operator to manage a fleet of new high-capacity electric multiple units (EMUs) on key routes starting in 2029.
Baneservice, Norway’s largest railway contractor, already operates three Railvac machines in its fleet.
The modernization of Alstom-made units began in January 2023.
The delivery represents an intermodal logistics operation, integrating rail and road transport for vehicle distribution.
Rail freight plays a role in the ongoing construction of the S10 expressway between Piła and Szczecin, a project covering approximately 113 kilometers.
The discussions between the two companies will define the framework for continued cooperation in logistics operations.
STV will provide quality assurance, engineering, and administrative support throughout the procurement process.
The company restructured traction procurement to ensure uninterrupted operations for intermodal customers.
The initial order includes 15 locomotives along with an eight-year full-service contract, with an option for an additional 35 units and an extended service period.
During the construction period, train services will be suspended, with replacement buses operating between Skjern and Holstebro.
The railway line between the second-largest Slovakian town of Košice and Moldava nad Bodvou has been electrified and is now in operation.