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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.
Several European freight operators are expanding their services and partnerships to strengthen cross-border rail connectivity.
GATX Rail Europe has entered into a partnership with PJ Monitoring (PJM) to broaden its telematics sensor portfolio and enhance capabilities in rail operations.
The contract spans seven years with an option to extend for up to two additional years.
These trains will be deployed in Baden-Württemberg and Saale-Thuringia-Southern Harz (STS) networks in Germany.
Hitachi Rail has secured contracts to install European Train Control System (ETCS) Level 1 digital signalling on two railway lines in Thailand, covering a total of 780.7 km.
In the early hours today at approximately 1:20 a.m., a freight train carrying grain derailed in Kuźnia Raciborska in the south of Poland.
This transfer reflects a trend of reusing rail assets to support mobility in developing regions, highlighting the longevity of railway equipment and its adaptability for new operations.
The transaction contributes to the extension of the company's debt maturity profile and adds diversity to its investor base, which includes institutions from the US, UK, and Switzerland.
The procurement includes 36 local trains and 19 regional trains, part of an agreement signed in 2022, which also includes an option to purchase up to 200 trains in total.
The company allocates approximately 40 million euros annually to maintain its 5,000-kilometer network, 13,000 switches, and station areas equivalent to the size of 500 football fields.
The step-by-step takeover of services is part of a broader effort to manage operations with its own traction, aiming to streamline processes and maintain reliability.
This agreement is part of the company’s ongoing efforts to update its rolling stock through domestic production facilities.
The addition of diesel locomotives for lease should help the solution for strong diesel locomotives shortage in Scandinavia.
These projects aim to extend sidings to accommodate 750-meter freight trains, supporting increased freight rail capacity.
These single-deck units are scheduled for gradual entry into service starting in 2026, targeting regional routes in Switzerland and cross-border operations.