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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

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Renfe invests 11.2 million euros in ERTMS system for freight trains

Alstom has been selected as the supplier for the project, responsible for supervising the manufacture, installation and correct functioning of the ERTMS system.

Marketa Horpeniakova July 11, 2023 · 2 min read

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Bernegger and ÖBB build the 4th siding for construction industry raw materials

The new siding in Loebendorf will serve Lower Austria and Vienna area, with a special focus on special civil engineering.

Lubomir Cech July 11, 2023 · 2 min read

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VTG builds a new central location for maintenance and repairs

Around 70 km north of Dresden, a new freight wagon maintenance workshop is under construction, with a scheduled opening in 2024. Its uniqueness is the CO2 neutrality of its operation.

Lubomir Cech July 10, 2023 · 1 min read

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LDB denies accusations of bankruptcy

At the beginning of July, the Association of Alpine Creditors (AKV) reported that Lienzer Dolomiten Beteiligungsgesellschaft (LDB) had filed for bankruptcy with debts of €4.5 million.

RAILMARKET NEWS July 10, 2023 · 2 min read

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Spain: Mitma launches €71.8m tender for Valladolid Railway Complex

The project aims to boost rail traffic, generate new urban spaces, and position Valladolid as a freight transport and railway technology strategic center.

Marketa Horpeniakova July 10, 2023 · 2 min read

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Top 10 players and shares of rail freight carriers in Austria in 2022

The Austrian rail control commission, Schienen Control, issued a summary report for 2022. While passenger rail booked a record-breaking year, rail freight struggled to grow and mainly stagnated.

Lubomir Cech July 10, 2023 · 2 min read

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Brenner pass will close for railways in August

For two and a half weeks in August 2023, one of the main arteries on the north-south axis across Europe and the Alps will be completely closed.

Lubomir Cech July 7, 2023 · 2 min read

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LTG Cargo is looking for suppliers of its first electric locomotives for Lithuania

Lithuanian rail freight operator Lietuvos Geležinkelių Group (LTG) Cargo will buy electric locomotives for domestic use for the first time in its history. Around 100 million EUR will be spent on the purchase.

Lubomir Cech July 7, 2023 · 1 min read

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Vossloh Rolling Stock will deliver 10 DE 18 locomotives to BBL LOGISTIK

The BBL LOGISTIK order of ten new Stage V DE 18 diesel locomotives with an HVO alternative has an additional option for five more machines.

Lubomir Cech July 7, 2023 · 1 min read

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New grain reloading terminal on the Ukrainian-Slovak border

EP Cargo has announced it offers a new transloading point between broad and standard gauge railways at the Slovakian-Ukrainian border. For this, the siding of the Vojany power plant will be used.

Lubomir Cech July 6, 2023 · 2 min read

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GATX will retrofit its entire wagon fleet with new telematics devices by the end of 2023

Leading freight wagons leasing company, GATX, is implementing new telematics and sensor offerings that will be completely renewed on all of its wagons by the end of 2023.

Lubomir Cech July 6, 2023 · 2 min read

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Boosting UK's rail freight capacity: SEGRO to develop terminal in Radlett

Under SEGRO's ownership, the site will be transformed into a state-of-the-art rail hub and sustainable warehousing complex, supporting the UK's modal shift from road to rail and contributing to the UK's net zero ambition.

Marketa Horpeniakova July 5, 2023 · 2 min read

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HHPI adds 110 Ermewa Faccns wagons to its fleet

Erfurt-based rail freight operator Heavy Haul Power International GmbH (HHPI) is expanding its cooperation with wagon lessor Ermewa, which began in 2021, by leasing 110 brand new Faccns wagons.

Karel Novak July 5, 2023 · 2 min read

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ÖBB Rail Cargo Group: 40 new RockTainer SAND for Rohrdorfer

The Rohrdorf Group uses the new RockTainer SAND from the Austrian ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) to transport limestone from the Ebensee quarry to the Gmunden cement plant.

Karel Novak July 5, 2023 · 2 min read

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Green Cargo expands its network with the inclusion of Malungsfors terminal

The new addition will increase weekly departures and open the terminal for wagonload traffic and semitrailers on wagons.

Lubomir Cech July 4, 2023 · 2 min read

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CPKC reveals new livery of locomotives and an interchange with CSX in Alabama via G&W

The newly-formed Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) Class I railroad in North America has revealed the livery that will be applied to its locomotives. At the same time, a new link between Mexico, Texas and the US Southeast was created.

Lubomir Cech July 4, 2023 · 2 min read

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Shorter, lighter: GATX introduces new Faccns wagons

With over 400 Faccns wagons in the fleet of GATX, the wagons leasing company now offer an improved version of this wagon for construction materials, such as crushed stones, gravel or limestone.

Lubomir Cech July 4, 2023 · 1 min read

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Australia: CBH expands capacity with 17 narrow-gauge locomotives from Wabtec

As part of its plan to expand the co-operative's rail fleet, the first five locomotives are expected to arrive in Australia by the first quarter of 2026, with the remaining 12 to follow in the second quarter.

Marketa Horpeniakova July 3, 2023 · 2 min read

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DB Cargo, LogServ and voestalpine collaborate for sustainable steel transportation

The cooperation aims to support the resource-saving and energy-efficient production of high-quality steel by using rail transport, new lightweight freight cars, and extensive recycling of industrial scrap.

Marketa Horpeniakova June 30, 2023 · 2 min read