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New Vectrons would complement the current fleet of 10 leased from RS Lease.
This increase in activity is largely attributed to temporary diversions due to ongoing work on the rail access to Barcelona, which is expected to continue until mid-September.
An agreement has been reached on the new railway line between Gothenburg and Borås, involving multiple stakeholders.
The acquisition, completed on September 2, 2024, signals a shift in the UK’s logistics landscape, particularly for the rail freight sector where both companies have established a significant presence.
The Karwendelbahn railway line between Innsbruck and Scharnitz resumed service on Monday, September 2, 2024, following extensive restoration work.
This service claims to reduce emissions by up to 90% compared to traditional diesel-powered rail transport.
Prejs succeeds Maciej Zielinski, who has led the company through a period of growth and consolidation in the Polish market.
This decision was made during a meeting of the Council of Ministers, citing concerns over national security and public order.
Koleje Dolnośląskie’s fleet will exceed 100 trains, solidifying its position as the largest operator of Elf trains in Poland.
The investigation involves drilling 27 boreholes at key locations, which will provide critical data to determine geological conditions along the proposed route.
Network Rail has introduced a temporary reduction in track access charges aimed at encouraging the establishment of new rail freight services.
The new stanchion containers are expected to allow the company to handle larger volumes of roundwood, addressing current demands within the industry.
UZ expands the 1,435 mm gauge railway on its territory from Slovakian border to Uzhorod.
Testing has commenced on the UK’s first intercity battery-powered train, a significant step towards reducing emissions on the national rail network.
This agreement builds on a collaboration that began in 2019 and has seen a substantial increase in the volume of Amazon parcels transported by rail, rising 15 times since the partnership began.
Captrain Polska, which has been using Traxx locomotives for over a decade, is adding these new units to its fleet as part of a broader strategy to strengthen its operational capabilities.
The RS ZERO stands out with its dual power options, offering both hydrogen and battery-driven propulsion systems designed for emission-free operations on non-electrified rail lines.
This milestone is a key aspect of the transition towards digital signalling on one of the UK’s most vital railway corridors.
The transaction is part of GATX's ongoing efforts to broaden its leasing operations, which include a wide array of rail equipment.
Initial sketches of the proposed Berești Multimodal Logistics Complex, located at the Berești railway station in Ungheni, Moldova, have been unveiled as part of an ongoing feasibility study.
The total investment for the renewal project was €5 million.
Further deliveries are scheduled, with the full order set to be fulfilled in the coming months.
Mark your calendars because the 6th "World of Freight" (WOF) event is just around the corner!
On 26 August 2024 was the first operation of VR's newly branded train on the Stockholm-Gothenburg route.
The workshop expands capabilities of RS Lease to include in-house maintenance and servicing for its growing fleet of Siemens Vectron locomotives, as well as offering these services to external operators.
It is not over yet for the coal transports by rail, at least not in Kazakhstan, where KTZ braces itself – because the winter is coming.
This is the second region in Czechia intending to buy its own trains and a second region in the country to deploy BEMUs.
A derailment near Budapest’s Keleti station on 26 August 2024 has led to significant disruptions in train services across multiple lines.
In February 2024, ŁKA ordered 4 of the same EMUs, thus, the final fleet will increase by 14 new PESA trains.
While the immediate crisis has been averted, the dispute reflects ongoing tensions between labor and management in the rail industry, particularly regarding issues such as work-life balance, scheduling, and safety standards.
Arrival of new rolling stock will support New Zealand's rail freight.
The German incumbent freight rail operator might face problems unless managing to make profit.
The refreshed look, featuring a more prominent use of the company’s green colour and a dynamic visual style, aims to strengthen brand identity and attract more passengers.
FRACHTbahn Traktion has established a new operational base in Germany. The newly opened facility is located in Duisburg’s Inner Harbor, a central hub within the region.
VTG announces CFO transition as Mark Stevenson steps down after 30 years
More details about the delivery of Alstom TRAXX 3MS locomotives to ARF.
A recently published study commissioned by the Federal Ministry of Economics reveals the extensive climate-damaging subsidies within the transport sector.
In early August, cargo-partner organized the shipment of containers from six different origins in China to three European countries.
Lineas’ memorandum is a call to action for both the federal and regional governments to support the rail freight sector, ensuring it remains competitive and capable of meeting future transportation demands.
Before the new Stadler FLIRT trains arrive at Nordland route, the 40-year-old locomotives need one more overhaul to keep the north of Norway connected.
Following recent investments, the terminal has not only reintroduced this service but is also preparing to expand its capacity further.
The European Commission has authorized two French state aid measures totaling €9.3 million to support the development of multimodal freight terminals in Calais and Sète.
ČD Cargo, the largest rail freight operator in the Czech Republic, has moved forward with plans to expand its locomotive fleet.
Full reopening for passenger and freight trains is expected on the 2 September 2024.
The freight operator has exercised an option to modernize additional 10 locomotives designated as Class 742.6.
New containers that METRANS introduces into operation are designed to transport vehicles on rail, offering a new method for car manufacturers to move their products efficiently.
This project will involve interior and exterior updates for the Voyager trains, with the work set to be carried out at Alstom's Derby Litchurch Lane facility.
The decision was finalized by Transport Minister Georgi Gvozdeykov, marking another step in the ongoing efforts to modernize the country's railway fleet.
The Swedish business sees growth while the UK contracting dropped.
The overall VR Group performance was positive mainly thanks to expansion abroad.