Freight Rail

Spain: Adif has selected Thales for the project to facilitate freight transport in Cádiz

The project involves the construction of a 4.4-kilometer single-track section on the Iberian gauge, with the aim of improving port activities and boosting freight traffic in the Bay of Cádiz.

Marketa Horpeniakova July 20, 2023 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

LTE will get the first Softronic TransMontana locomotive equipped with Thales ETCS

The latest v3.2 version of the TransMontana locomotive includes an ETCS onboard system provided by Thales.

Lubomir Cech July 20, 2023 · 1 min read

Freight Rail

PKP CARGO INTERNATIONAL tests Siemens Vectron Dual Mode locomotive

The locomotive, equipped with both electric and diesel traction capabilities, offers flexibility for meeting customer demands and adapting to different infrastructure requirements.

Marketa Horpeniakova July 20, 2023 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

HS2's London Logistics Hub reaches milestone: one million tonnes of spoil transported

This achievement has resulted in the removal of 110,000 lorry journeys from the roads, demonstrating the hub's significant contribution to sustainable transport.

Marketa Horpeniakova July 19, 2023 · 3 min read

Freight Rail

DB Cargo transports battery for VW and Škoda

Since July, DB Cargo Logistics has been transporting cell modules by rail from the port of Magdeburg to Mladá Boleslav (Škoda factory) in the Czech Republic.

Karel Novak July 19, 2023 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

New gantry cranes ordered for Interporto Bologna

The intermodal centre Interporto Bologna sign a contract with Künz to deliver two rail-mounted gantry (RMG) cranes to handle its operation better.

Lubomir Cech July 18, 2023 · 1 min read

Freight Rail

Adif and Altia successfully pilot a rail freight traceability project with SIMPLE technology

The project marks a significant step towards the implementation of freight tracking systems in the rail sector, improving traceability and data management along the transport chain.

Marketa Horpeniakova July 18, 2023 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

Rail freight heavyweights against DB Netz

High-ranking railway managers have written a letter to the EC and the German Ministry of Transport.

Karel Novak July 18, 2023 · 3 min read

Freight Rail

Vale orders three FLXdrive battery electric locomotives from Wabtec

Vale has partnered with Wabtec Corporation to advance the decarbonisation of the company's rail operations. The deal includes an order for three of Wabtec's FLXdrive battery locomotives and a collaboration to test ammonia as a potential clean alternative fuel to replace diesel.

Karel Novak July 17, 2023 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

Ukrzaliznytsia has registered Ukrainian Railways Cargo Poland for European operations

This new venture aims to connect transportation between Ukraine and European countries, paving the way for Ukrzaliznytsia's entry into the European rail freight sector.

Marketa Horpeniakova July 17, 2023 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

CARGOUNIT: €338m loan for the purchase of locomotives

In July 2023, CARGOUNIT, the Central and Eastern European locomotive lessor headquartered in Poland, signed an agreement with a group of leading Polish and Western European lenders to refinance its existing facilities.

Karel Novak July 17, 2023 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

Forwardis GmbH scores well in renewed SQAS Rail certification audit

Following an audit in June 2023, the company achieved an increase in score from 81% in 2020 to 92% in 2023.

Marketa Horpeniakova July 15, 2023 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

Lobito Atlantic Railway begins operations on Angola's key rail corridor

The Lobito Atlantic Railway consortium will now be responsible for the operation, management, and maintenance of the vital rail infrastructure, which spans some 1,300 kilometers.

Marketa Horpeniakova July 14, 2023 · 3 min read

Freight Rail

More CO2 on rail thanks to RCH’s subsidized single wagon transport

Rail Cargo Hungary will transport 10,000 more tonnes of CO2 gas for food and medical industry purposes on behalf of Linde Gas.

Lubomir Cech July 14, 2023 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

After 37 years of construction, Brazil is finally connected from north to south by a railway

The North-South Railroad (Ferrovia Norte-Sul) stretches 2,257 km from the port of Idaki in the north to the port of Santos near São Paulo in the south.

Lubomir Cech July 13, 2023 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

CFI strengthens its intermodal capabilities with the acquisition of Lotras

The acquisition will allow CFI to expand its presence along the Adriatic axis and strengthen its intermodal capabilities.

Marketa Horpeniakova July 13, 2023 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

DAC Sector: Rail freight digitisation to meet EU greening targets

Representatives of the rail freight industry express their strong commitment and support for the implementation of the DAC.

Karel Novak July 13, 2023 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

Akiem leases six 27000 locomotives to DB Cargo France

France-based rolling stock leasing company, Akiem, is leasing French Alstom Prima 2U locomotives to a French subsidiary of DB Cargo.

Lubomir Cech July 12, 2023 · 1 min read

Freight Rail

Alpha Trains and Siemens Mobility: service contract for Vectron locomotives

The contract covers the complete maintenance of Vectron locomotives over a period of 15 years, including overhauls at the Siemens Rail Service Centre in Munich-Allach.

Karel Novak July 11, 2023 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

Hupac and TPNova are the new operators of the La Llagosta terminal near Barcelona

Spanish rail infrastructure manager, Adif, awarded the 20-year concession of operating the La Llagosta terminal to Unión Temporal de Empresas, consisting of Hupac Ibérica and TPNova Rail & Logistic Services.

Lubomir Cech July 11, 2023 · 1 min read