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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.
This move aligns with Railcare's long-term strategy to develop the workshop to meet growing market demand.
Construction works are planned for completion by July 2025.
The results underscore Mobility’s role in Siemens Group’s broader financial stability and growth.
The transaction awaits approval from the Finnish Competition Authority, expected by the end of the year.
Lucerne-headquartered Wascosa has appointed Thomas Schilliger as its new Chief Operations Officer (COO) as of November 1, 2024.
This rolling stock manufacturer is reportedly the first rail vehicle manufacturer in Poland to maintain this level of quality standard across three consecutive years.
This introduction is part of a broader effort to improve commuter services in the Greater Dublin Area.
These adjustments align the freight wagons with China Railway's operational requirements for bulk cargo transport across its network.
This locomotive features a new paint design and is part of LogServ's ongoing effort to streamline its fleet.
Volkswagen is partnering with Union Pacific Railroad to distribute imported vehicles to approximately 300 dealerships across the central and western United States.
The completion of phase two brings several infrastructure improvements designed to increase capacity and efficiency at the Cicero facility.
Israel Railways marked the arrival of its final electric Traxx locomotive in Lod, closing a chapter on an agreement made nearly a decade ago.
In light of recent developments, the unions have filed a social alert (DCI) and plan a coordinated response, urging the government to reconsider its approach to the rail sector’s structural organization and funding.
He succeeds Paul Scurrah and officially assumed his role on 11 November 2024.
The Laaers carriers are equipped with advanced loading options and can handle heavier electric models, aligning with Hödlmayr's goal to double its rail proportion by 2030.
Expansion of the the logistics solutions available for transporting sawn timber and other goods.
This service is designed to address demand for increased cargo capacity between these regions and provides two round trips per week.
This decision allows the project to proceed with the development of a detailed railway plan.
New KZ6A locomotives will replace over 40-year-old VL-80 locomotives.
The acquisition is a part of Nurminen's strategy for profitable international growth, expanding its railway network and service offerings across Europe.
It acquires additional RC4 and V5 locomotives from Green Cargo.
The EffiShunter 1000 is widely used in Italy for freight and shunting services.
Testing took place over two months on routes including York to Manchester Airport and Leeds to Liverpool Lime Street.
The voivodship plans to deploy FPS Plus unit between Poznań and Gorzów.
A contract option has been signed to add five more electric multiple units (EMUs) to Bulgaria's rail modernization initiative.
RoyOMartin has recently expanded its oriented strand board (OSB) facility in Corrigan, Texas, increasing the company’s capacity to supply OSB products to meet increasing regional demand.
The company plans to add three additional Vectron units by the end of 2025, bringing the fleet to eleven.
The service offers competitive pricing and includes a final-mile delivery option, replying to the growing demand for comprehensive logistics solutions in the region.
A total of 41 of these new units are scheduled for delivery by 2026, with full deployment primarily targeting routes along the Vienna main line and connecting regions.
A governmental delegation inspected the Carevdar viaduct and Lepavina station ahead of the opening of a newly built 15-kilometer section of track.
This train, the first of 130 units ordered, has now departed the Chorzów plant to begin testing in Germany. Designed
Northern’s Class 170 'Turbostar' trains, which operate across Yorkshire, are now equipped with remote condition monitoring (RCM) hardware to monitor engine performance in real-time.
These substantial regional rail projects will introduce a total of 24 electric double-decker trains, aligning with Germany's transition to sustainable public transport solutions.
CARGOUNIT has expanded its locomotive fleet with three new additions, each catering to specific customer needs across different regions.
-more details revealed to Railmarket by Steffen Bobsien, Vice President Locomotives and Passenger Coaches at Siemens Mobility.
The shuttle concept, introduced two years ago, continues with an efficient transport of chemical products across Germany.
North Macedonia has reversed its previous decision to open its rail freight market to external players, aiming instead to stabilize the state-owned rail freight company, Železnici na Republika Severna Makedonija Transport (ZRSMT).
By introducing these locomotives, ČEPRO aims to improve the safe and smooth delivery of fuel to its storage system.
MTA introduces new SC42-DM locomotives on Metro-North network.
This project wants to improve the flexibility and efficiency of special transport operations by accommodating various coupling heights and handling significant force transmissions.