Alonso Group acquires majority stake in CEFSA, expands presence in Iberian rail freight market
The acquisition increases Alonso Group’s operational reach in rail logistics while maintaining CEFSA’s existing management structure.
The acquisition increases Alonso Group’s operational reach in rail logistics while maintaining CEFSA’s existing management structure.
The letter highlights concerns that a move towards national-level allocation could impact Europe-wide coordination efforts, potentially leading to fragmented investment strategies.
Work on the railway connection to the Outer Port of A Coruña has progressed with the completion of excavation for Tunnel 1, a 3.7-kilometer section forming a key part of the future access route.
The company, which operates its own terminals and locomotives, manages a significant portion of intermodal freight from Ukraine to Poland and Germany, aiming to optimize transit time and costs.
The service, which commenced in mid-December 2024, is intended to support the movement of goods between Helsingborg and key logistics hubs such as Jönköping and Älmhult.
The agreement to extend Standard Gauge Railway from Uvinza to Musongati covers a total length of 282 kilometers, including 240 kilometers of the main track and 42 kilometers of passing loops.
The locomotives, scheduled for delivery in 2027, will be added to the Widmer Rail Services fleet.
The Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility has launched the tender process for the first five sections of the high-speed rail line between Huelva and Seville.
The newly established entity has completed the acquisition of Lehigh Valley Rail Management (LVRM), which operates freight rail and intermodal terminal infrastructure in Pennsylvania.
The service is part of a wider project aimed at securing legacy disposal trenches at the facility.
The project aims to reduce travel times between the two emirates and integrate with the country’s broader rail network.
The passenger rail operator released key data for 2024 and plans for investments and improvements for 2025.
The line has received a commissioning permit, allowing electric locomotives to transport goods to the Port of Hanko.
Fabryka Pojazdów Szynowych (FPS) submitted the lowest-priced offer in the procurement process for six new electric multiple units (EMUs) initiated by the Lubuskie Voivodeship.
This extension builds on previous operations, where longer freight trains were limited to the Maschen–Fredericia section.
The service follows ongoing efforts to integrate rail freight with terminal infrastructure, offering additional capacity for cargo movements in the area.
The event coincided with the tenth anniversary of the company’s first Transmontana acquisition.
The test, conducted on January 22 in Mannheim, Germany, aimed to assess the coupling system in operational conditions.
The company continues to search for solutions to stabilize its financial position while prioritizing the immediate needs of its employees.
The new contract begins in the upcoming winter season and is expected to provide continuity for snow removal operations across Sweden's railway network.
The locomotive will operate at Whatley Quarry, Somerset, following a successful trial of the prototype at the same location.
The dual traction capability will allow Leo Express to continue running its services across existing routes after anticipated transition to 25 kV AC catenary system.
ProTrain plans to integrate these locomotives into its fleet as part of efforts to modernize operations.
A new rail freight service has started between Ernslaw One’s Karioi Forest and Napier Port.
The 3,800-square-meter building, measuring 250 meters in length, will be capable of accommodating an entire train. Delivery is scheduled for the second half of 2026.
Both Eurotunnel and Europorte contributed to the overall revenue performance of their parent company, Getlink, which reported total earnings of €1.614 billion for 2024.
The state of Schleswig-Holstein has initiated preliminary planning for the electrification of the Marschbahn railway line between Hamburg and Westerland.
With its deployment, the DE 18 replaces two older three-axle shunting locomotives previously tasked with handling logistics at the Sengenthal facility.
This line is intended to improve regional connectivity and create additional opportunities for cargo and passenger services.
The transaction concludes a process that began in 2020 when VTG first acquired a majority stake in the company, previously known as Carbo Rail.
The funding will be directed toward the further development of WILSON, the company's workforce management platform designed for rail and logistics operations.
Combined with previous order, they represent a substantial investment exceeding $500 million, making this project one of Wabtec's largest international contracts in recent years.
BNSF Railway has outlined its $3.8 billion capital investment plan for 2025, focusing on maintenance, network expansion, and operational efficiency.
Increased demand during the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games contributed significantly to the growth.
Three new customers and 560 of new containers in Europe for more intermodal transports.
The work will take place over six-month intervals each year until 2028 and is expected to impact both passenger and freight traffic on the route.
These wagons required specific alterations to address the challenges posed by the material’s dust-generating properties and operational constraints along their route.
Delays in the second and third Stadler Eurodual locomotive delivery from Valencia were caused by storm Dana.
The initial agreement includes 195 Pro Series battery packs, which will power 15 BEMUs. This collaboration marks ABB's first supply of traction technology to Škoda Group.
The acquisition, announced on January 22, 2025, signals a strengthened focus on rail connections and expanded services across the logistics network.
FNM plans to deploy the first out of 14 new hydrogen trains from Alstom.
This development positions Cologne as the largest terminal within the DUSS network, which comprises 23 sites across Germany.
By summer 2026, nearly half of the electric locomotives in daily operation are planned to be modern units, contributing to improved operations for passenger services, particularly intercity routes.
The new fleet will transport grains and sugar from the Central-West region and the interior of São Paulo to the Port of Santos, one of Brazil’s main export hubs.
This collaboration showcases the possibility of the integration of rail freight solutions into supply chain management for large-scale manufacturing and consumer goods companies.
The International Union for Road-Rail Combined Transport (UIRR) has outlined key policy expectations for the European transport sector for the period 2024–2029.
The C30ACi locomotives, equipped with AC-traction technology, represent a shift for TRANSAP, being the first AC-traction units in the company’s fleet.
The Catalonian company exceeded one million tonnes of transported material.
The arrangement focuses on reducing CO₂ emissions by combining multiple transport modes across the supply chain.
This adds capacity to freight transport across the Brenner route, providing logistics companies with additional rail-based options as road traffic faces constraints during the renovation of the Lueg Bridge in Austria.