Freight Rail

New rail freight connections in Europe and Australia at the beginning of October

Intermodal traffic revived in late September and early October with new connections in the United Kingdom, Austria, France, and Australia. In addition, seasonal sugar beet traffic started in Hungary.

Lubomir Cech October 2, 2023 · 3 min read

Freight Rail

Return of rail freight to the Port of Brussels set for 2024

The move aims to reduce the environmental impact of freight transport and ease traffic congestion in the region.

Marketa Horpeniakova September 29, 2023 · 3 min read

Freight Rail

GB Railfreight launches £5.75M Maintenance Hub to boost rail freight sector

The facility is equipped with advanced technology to improve the safety, reliability, and efficiency of rail freight maintenance and operations.

Marketa Horpeniakova September 28, 2023 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

Lineas and Infrabel: infrastructure works in Liege

Infrabel has once again chosen Lineas to support the infrastructure needs of the Liège region in Belgium next year.

Karel Novak September 28, 2023 · 1 min read

Freight Rail

Ten new XLoad Vectrons for BLS Cargo

The Swiss cross-Alpine operator will add ten more Siemens Vectron locomotives with improved traction for pulling heavier trains across the Alps.

Lubomir Cech September 27, 2023 · 1 min read

Freight Rail

Rail connection to Napier Port resumed after a seven-month outage caused by Cyclone Gabrielle

On 18 September 2023, freight rail traffic resumed on New Zealand’s North Island, heading to Hawke Bay and an important connection of the island with the world – the Napier Port.

Lubomir Cech September 26, 2023 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

ČD Cargo: 30.9 million tonnes of goods in the first half of 2023

During this period, the Czech Republic's largest rail freight carrier earned €20 million before tax.

Karel Novak September 26, 2023 · 3 min read

Freight Rail

Medlog enters Renfe Mercancías: MSC is its new strategic partner

After a long selection process, Spanish state-owned rail freight carrier Renfe Mercancías selected its strategic partner to create a JV where all assets and employees will be moved.

Lubomir Cech September 26, 2023 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

Smoother chromite exports from South Africa to Mozambique by rail

Based on an expanded cooperation agreement between Transnet Freight Rail and Caminhos De Ferros De Mocambique, more seamless trains will flow from chromite-rich deposits of South Africa to the port of Maputo in Mozambique.

Lubomir Cech September 25, 2023 · 1 min read

Freight Rail

SYSTRA's ballastless rail track debuts at Marseille-Fos

Developed in partnership with STRADAL, the patented track solution utilizes low-carbon concrete and offers durability, easy installation, and minimal maintenance.

Marketa Horpeniakova September 25, 2023 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

Spanish transport ministry gives eco-incentives worth 26.1 million euros to eight freight operators

The subsidies aim to contribute to decarbonising freight transport and rebalancing the modal distribution to increase the weight of trains.

Lubomir Cech September 25, 2023 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

Ireland: Trialling Europe's first hydrogen freight locomotive

Unlike traditional hydrogen rail projects that use fuel cells or dedicated engines, this initiative adapts the locomotive's existing internal combustion engine, providing a more practical and cost-effective means of decarbonising existing diesel locomotives.

Marketa Horpeniakova September 22, 2023 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

TRAKO: Siemens hands over the Vectron MS locomotive to CARGOUNIT

The handover had a tripartite character, as the vehicle will ultimately be used by DB Cargo.

RAILMARKET NEWS September 21, 2023 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

Mexico: Ferromex halts goods train operations to ensure the safety of migrants

Ferromex has halted 60 trains traveling to northern Mexico due to the surge in migrants seeking passage on goods trains and numerous accidents resulting in injuries and deaths.

Marketa Horpeniakova September 21, 2023 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

Akiem and Railpool sign new lease agreements during the TRAKO exhibition in Poland

Both rolling stock leasing companies that have strengthened their position on the Polish market in recent years reap the benefits by signing new lease agreements for their locomotives.

Lubomir Cech September 21, 2023 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

Nevomo unveils levitating train

It is the world's first retrofit solution for existing rail cars to enable autonomous operation without a locomotive.

Karel Novak September 20, 2023 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

Orlen: first Pesa customer for a hydrogen loco

Orlen Group has purchased Poland's first hydrogen-powered locomotive from Pesa in Bydgoszcz. At the same time, operational tests have begun.

RAILMARKET NEWS September 20, 2023 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

RCG: New connections between Central Europe and Central Asia

New TransFER links the commercial centres of Central Europe with those of Central Asia via the Middle Corridor with sixteen new intermodal services.

Karel Novak September 19, 2023 · 1 min read

Freight Rail

ECS launches first rail link between Zeebrugge and the Czech Republic

This direct rail link aims to reduce road traffic by 4,400 lorries per year, resulting in a reduction of 3,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions.

Marketa Horpeniakova September 19, 2023 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

CZ LOKO: Fair premiere of DualShunter 2000

The DualShunter 2000 dual locomotive, powered by a combustion engine or overhead line power, will have its trade fair premiere in Gdansk at Europe's second largest railway fair, Trako.

Karel Novak September 19, 2023 · 2 min read