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The procurement, valued at approximately €520 million, will be entirely financed by Île-de-France Mobilités.
The company, which manages logistics for various industries, transported 50 million tons of goods this year, representing a 20% increase compared to 2023.
Železničná spoločnosť Slovensko (ZSSK) has begun integrating new Siemens Vectron locomotives into its operations, with the first units recently unveiled at the Bratislava main depot.
The Ontario government has revealed the exterior design of the new trainsets that will operate the Northlander service between Timmins and Toronto.
The contract includes a mix of electric, battery-electric, and bi-mode class 80X models, totalling 70 rail cars, to be manufactured in County Durham.
With a team of ten employees, Red Deer Railway serves customers in the energy industry.
The company will continue providing direct rail connections to major European seaports, maintaining stable barge services while incorporating additional features to meet operational demands.
Vietnam’s National Assembly has approved the investment policy for a high-speed railway line connecting Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.
This infrastructure is part of the broader Križevci–Koprivnica–state border project, which includes reconstructing existing tracks and building a second track to increase capacity and connectivity.
Amtrak has announced that it achieved its highest-ever ridership in fiscal year 2024, welcoming 32.8 million passengers—a 15% increase over the previous year. The company also reported ticket revenue of $2.5 billion, marking a 9% rise compared to fiscal year 2023.
These six-axle locomotives are capable of operating on both Iberian and UIC gauges. Delivery is scheduled for the first half of 2026.
The funds will be used to purchase rolling stock, maintenance facilities, and cover operational costs during the company’s first five months of activity.
This follows the enactment of the Passenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) Act 2024.
As planned, the first out of three locomotives rolled out at the beginning of December 2024.
This order represents the largest procurement of wagons featuring VTG’s iWagon technology since its introduction in Spring 2024.
This initiative revives locomotives that are over 40 years old and extends their operational lifespan, contributing to more efficient and sustainable rail operations.
The shipping giant forms a joint venture with City of Hamburg.
The current contract signifies a continued partnership, with NYMWAG producing wagons tailored to ERMEWA's specifications.
The Kazakhstan-China terminal in Xi'an has dispatched its 300th container train along the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR) this year.
The first train was transporting 708 tonnes of wheat.
This approval is contingent upon DB Cargo implementing a thorough restructuring plan aimed at restoring profitability by the end of 2026.
Kombud Group has finalized its investment in a production facility for railway traffic control devices, totalling EUR 16.2 million over four years.
RegioJet will expand its presence in Prague's urban rail transport by taking over the operation of the S49 line starting December 15, 2024, with external rolling stock help by 2025.
The upgrade includes the addition of a new paint shop.
The first delivery is part of an initial phase involving 45 wagons.
The regular intermodal train service represents a collective effort towards environmentally friendly logistics solutions within the industry.
This follows a 2021 contract with a consortium led by Škoda Group, which included an option for the delivery of up to 11 additional units.
Scheduled to enter service between 2028 and 2030, these trains aim to increase capacity and provide better passenger comfort on the route.
This development aims to support the transport of basalt addressing site-specific logistical needs.
Rail traffic between Hamburg and Hanover is facing delays and cancellations following a lightning strike that occurred on Tuesday evening in the municipality of Deutsch Evern, Lower Saxony.
The FCH2Rail project has completed testing of its hydrogen-powered train on Spanish and Portuguese railway networks.
The company has also secured a safety certificate for France from the European Railway Agency (ERA) on November 21, 2024.
Eamnos 57 m³ wagons were handed over at an aggregate mine in Piława Górna, Poland.
Freight transport performance in Switzerland experienced a considerable decrease in 2023 compared to the previous year, affecting both road and rail sectors.
This move represents Renfe's entry into the Italian market, with plans to begin operating regional passenger services in Piedmont starting in January.
While the company agrees with the report's findings and plans to implement the recommended actions, it seeks to clarify certain misunderstandings that have emerged.
A new agreement for diesel multiple units was signed between Trinity Metro and Stadler in the US.
The two companies achieve over 80% CO₂-free steel transport by rail.
The project, valued at approximately €56.1 million, aims to secure the port's performance while supporting ecological goals in port logistics.
Azerbaijan has dispatched its first-ever railway export shipment to China, signaling a new phase in trade relations between the two countries.
The company plans to use them for transporting construction machinery and materials.
The first wagons were delivered to Donau Chemie's plant in Brückl, Carinthia, earlier this year and are now operational.
At the occasion of 25th anniversary of the partnership, a special livery was unveiled.
These powerful four-axle units are being prepared for freight operations in Sweden and Norway.
Passengers travelling on the West Coast Main Line experienced major disruptions on 25 November 2024 between Milton Keynes and Rugby due to severe flooding from Storm Bert.
Manufactured in Turkey and Algeria, the pipes arrive by sea at the port of Brake on the Lower Weser.
Bertschi has commenced operations at the newly completed Antwerp Zomerweg Terminal (AZT) in Belgium.
A freight train collided with a stationary construction train on the Cologne–Aachen railway line near Kerpen-Dorsfeld in Germany on 22 November 2024, resulting in three injuries, including one serious.
A summary of recent news from the Canadian freight railroads.
This early contract renewal highlights the significance of rail transport in Switzerland's postal and parcel delivery network.