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Lubomir Cech

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Lubomír has been in media, public relations, and communications for 18 years. Over the last 5 years, he has focused on rail journalism, market intelligence, and content production. As a Chief Editor, Lubomír is mainly focused on special content - statistic charts, overviews or distant world-wide markets.

Business

CA CIB and Grand Est Region partner for a €1.2 billion TER fleet upgrade

The Grand Est Region has initiated the acquisition and modernization of approximately 200 regional express trains (TERs) in its territory, involving a total investment of nearly €1.2 billion. This financial effort includes €190 million funded by the Crédit Agricole Group.

January 16, 2024 · 2 min read

Passenger Rail

ARF’s update on the acquisition of trains from PESA and Alstom

This development is a part of Romania's ongoing efforts to enhance its railway infrastructure and services.

January 15, 2024 · 2 min read

Business

The new president of Renfe starts a company transformation

Under the leadership of Raül Blanco, the railway company is undergoing a transformative reorganization as part of its 2028 Strategic Plan.

January 15, 2024 · 1 min read

Business

CEO of GATX Rail Europe, Johann Feindert: Industry players must collaborate to ensure success

Take an inside look into the world of European freight wagon rentals in an exclusive interview of Railmarket News with the CEO of GATX Rail Europe, one of the major players in the industry, which, as a corporation, is celebrating 125 years of existence in 2024.

January 15, 2024 · 7 min read

Business

Strategic reorganization at Rail Logistics Europe: new executive appointments ahead of major transition

Rail Logistics Europe (RLE), a key segment of the SNCF Group, is set for a major reorganization as it heads into a significant transition phase in 2024.

January 15, 2024 · 1 min read

Passenger Rail

Argentina launches solar-powered trains from CRRC in Jujuy

Argentina has inaugurated a new solar-powered train service in Jujuy province. The service began with a 20 km journey through the Quebrada de Humahuaca, and is set to operate fully between February and March 2024.

January 11, 2024 · 2 min read

Passenger Rail

California will get high-speed trains from Alstom or Siemens

California's High-Speed Rail Authority has advanced in the state's high-speed rail project following a federal investment of approximately $3.1 billion. The Authority recently released a shortlist of potential suppliers for the procurement of new electrified high-speed trainsets.

January 11, 2024 · 2 min read

Infrastructure

Howard G. Buffett Foundation invests in new dry port on Ukraine – Hungary border

The foundation, alongside other partners, has invested in a facility near the Ukraine-Hungary border.

January 11, 2024 · 1 min read

Freight Rail

GATX with a new customer for tank cars – ADM

ADM is the newest customer for the freight wagons leasing company.

January 11, 2024 · 1 min read

Technology & Innovation

Port of Rotterdam rail operations boosted by 'Rail Connected'

The 'Rail Connected' program focuses on improving data sharing among carriers, rail operators, and terminals.

January 10, 2024 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

Norfolk Southern develops 62 projects with its industrial customers

Norfolk Southern Corporation collaborated with 62 customers in 2023, with a collective investment of $3.1 billion, to establish of various industrial facilities and expansions.

January 10, 2024 · 1 min read

Freight Rail

5 new intermodal connections in Europe at the start of 2024

Only one week after the new year started, many European intermodal operators announce new or enhanced connections.

January 10, 2024 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

Innofreight‘s wire coil transport for voestalpine

One of Innofreight’s solutions, the WireStanchions system, enables double the load of wire coils on railways.

January 9, 2024 · 2 min read

Rolling Stock

Tanzania Railway Corporation receives locomotives and passenger coaches from South Korea

The Tanzania Railway Corporation (TRC) announced the arrival of three electric locomotives and 27 passenger coaches at the Port of Dar es Salaam.

January 8, 2024 · 2 min read

Rolling Stock

Olavion calls-off for another 4 Newag Dragon locomotives

Olavion has announced its decision to expand its six-axle locomotive fleet.

January 5, 2024 · 2 min read

Business

Ambrogio Intermodal buys 650 new swap bodies and container chassis

Ambrogio Intermodal has announced an investment in intermodal equipment, which will be supplied by German Kässbohrer.

January 5, 2024 · 1 min read

Business

Grupo México Transportes as a new partner of Genesee & Wyoming for naval rail ferry services

This development follows GMXT's decision to acquire equity interests in CGR, previously held by SEACOR Holdings.

January 5, 2024 · 2 min read

Rolling Stock

FART buys eight new Stadler trains

In its centennial year, the Vigezzina-Centovalli Railway will see the delivery of eight new multiple units.

January 5, 2024 · 2 min read

Rolling Stock

European Loc Pool starts the year with an order of 10 new Stadler EuroDuals

The new order builds upon a partnership with Stadler established in 2018.

January 4, 2024 · 2 min read

Infrastructure

Severe cold causes major disruptions in railway services in Norway and Sweden

The railway services in Norway and Sweden are facing significant disruptions due to extreme cold weather conditions, with temperatures plunging below minus 35 degrees, and in some areas, even reaching minus 43 degrees.

January 4, 2024 · 3 min read

Freight Rail

Drax completes acquisition of 30 new rail wagons

Drax, the leading UK renewable electricity generator, has completed its investment in 30 new rail wagons, with the delivery of the final wagon to its North Yorkshire power station.

January 4, 2024 · 1 min read

Rolling Stock

PKP Intercity expands the fleet of COMBO wagons

PKP Intercity will modernise an additional 45 wagons to the COMBO standard.

January 4, 2024 · 2 min read

Passenger Rail

The future of red arrows: Rome/Milan – Munich by Frecciarossa

By the end of 2026, you will be able to reach Rome and Milan from Munich and Monaco by Frecciarossa 1000 trains, Trenitalia and DB say.

January 3, 2024 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

Consolidation in the Swedish freight rail industry: Real Rail Sweden takes over Tågfrakt

Real Rail Sweden AB has acquired all shares in the train operator Tågfrakt Produktion Sverige AB.

January 3, 2024 · 1 min read

Rolling Stock

More CZ LOKO EffiShunters 1000 for Sweden and DualShunter 2000 for Poland and Czechia

The manufacturer will deliver at least 20 more EffiShunters 1000 to Sweden.

January 2, 2024 · 2 min read

Business

Spanish high-speed rail services set new passenger record in third quarter of 2023

In the third quarter of 2023, Spain's high-speed rail services witnessed a surge in passenger numbers, reaching an all-time high with over 8.4 million travellers.

January 2, 2024 · 3 min read

Passenger Rail

These are the new Stadler trains for FGC

FGC will introduce four new EMUs into Lleida – Manresa service at the end of 2025.

January 2, 2024 · 3 min read

Rolling Stock

Softronic delivers more TransMontana locomotives to its customer

The latest delivery includes two TransMontana locomotives for DB Cargo Romania.

December 29, 2023 · 1 min read

Rolling Stock

Euromaint will maintain the fleet of 300 Rc/Rd locomotives of Green Cargo

Green Cargo has announced the extension of its maintenance contract with Euromaint for an additional five years.

December 28, 2023 · 1 min read

Rolling Stock

4 railway supply and lease news at the end of 2023

With only a few days left in 2023, companies are still announcing new deals of sales and leases.

December 28, 2023 · 2 min read

Passenger Rail

A new passenger railway service between Abu Dhabi and Al Dhannah in the UAE

A strategic partnership has been established to create railway services connecting Abu Dhabi City and the Al Dhannah region in the east of the UAE, close to the Kuwaiti border.

December 26, 2023 · 2 min read

Infrastructure

Europorte expands rail infrastructure management services with Renofer acquisition

Europorte, active in rail freight and railway infrastructure management in France, has acquired a significant share in a firm specializing in railway installation maintenance and construction.

December 22, 2023 · 1 min read

Rolling Stock

HSL Polska leases two PESA Gama locomotives from Cargounit

The 4-axle electric locomotives with a last-mile shunting module from Bydgoszcz are leased to more operators.

December 22, 2023 · 1 min read