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Siemens Mobility to retrofit dozens of locomotives with ETCS2 for ŽOS Vrútky

Siemens Mobility Slovakia has received an order from the Slovakian rolling stock manufacturer ŽOS Vrútky to retrofit up to 26 locomotives (with an option for three additional locomotives) of the Czech railway company ČD Cargo with ETCS Level 2 technology.

Karel Novak June 16, 2023 · 1 min read

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Big changes at UIP: new President David Zindo

At the UIP Summit in Nice, France, David Zindo (Streem Group) was elected as the new President of UIP.

Karel Novak June 15, 2023 · 2 min read

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MFD Rail to supply RCG with wagon platforms for the MOBILER technology

Swiss intermodal wagons leasing company MFD Rail is procuring up to 600 wagons platforms to provide them for Rail Cargo Group’s plans to transport more waste by rail.

Lubomir Cech June 15, 2023 · 2 min read

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Olavion buys four Dragon2 locomotives from Newag

Olavion, a rail freight operator of the Unimot Group, is buying four six-axle DC locomotives from Newag with an option for 16 more of these locomotives.

Lubomir Cech June 15, 2023 · 1 min read

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DB Cargo UK and British Steel collaborate to transport 100-meter railway tracks to Belgium

Infrabel, Belgium's infrastructure manager, will use the steel rails for its ongoing rail network maintenance and renewal projects.

Marketa Horpeniakova June 14, 2023 · 2 min read

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Chinese rail freight up 4.4% in 2022

According to data from the Chinese Ministry of Transport, almost 5 billion tons of cargo were transported on China’s railways in 2022.

Lubomir Cech June 14, 2023 · 1 min read

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RCG extends partnership for transports for voestalpine for two more years

Rail Cargo Group (RCG) has just secured 9.5 million tonnes of cargo shipments for voestalpine plants, both for raw materials and finished goods, until the end of 2025.

Lubomir Cech June 14, 2023 · 1 min read

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Italy: Tradelog and Metrocargo Italia join forces for sustainable freight transport

The collaboration aims to promote sustainable and eco-friendly freight solutions using rail connections for the transport of silo containers filled with anhydride powder.

Marketa Horpeniakova June 13, 2023 · 2 min read

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3 new intermodal lines, 1 expansion abroad and 8 short rolling stock news

This week’s summary of the new connections, deliveries, tests and rentals is here:

Lubomir Cech June 12, 2023 · 2 min read

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Maersk, Renfe, and Cepsa launch landmark test of biofuels in the Spanish rail sector

The three-month pilot test will provide crucial data on the feasibility and benefits of low greenhouse gas emission fuels, with the potential to offer sustainable transport solutions to Maersk's customers in the future.

Marketa Horpeniakova June 9, 2023 · 3 min read

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FastTrack by VTG now also available in France

VTG, a leading rail freight wagons rental company, is expanding its last-minute service of available wagons and stations one set of Sggmrs flat wagons in France.

Lubomir Cech June 9, 2023 · 1 min read

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Semitrailers on trains in Spain: Adif and operators take action

Adif, the Spanish rail infrastructure company, has just signed agreements for railway highways with two operators that will offer semitrailers transportation by rail between Madrid, Seville and Huesca.

Lubomir Cech June 8, 2023 · 3 min read

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SBB Cargo is fully owned by SBB again

SBB, the Swiss Federal Railways, is buying back the 35% stake in the rail freight carrier SBB Cargo from its minority shareholder, Swiss Combi.

Lubomir Cech June 8, 2023 · 3 min read

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Win a trip to Paris by naming the sights on this CAPTRAIN España locomotive

European rail freight operators are taking more creative approaches to marketing. A leading example is CAPTRAIN España which has just launched a promotional campaign. The winner will get a trip for two to Paris.

Lubomir Cech June 7, 2023 · 1 min read

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EffiShunter 1000 approved for test operation on the Swedish network

CZ Loko’s most successful export product, EffiShunter 1000, can now be tested on the Swedish rail network. The manufacturer sends three more locomotives to Sweden.

Lubomir Cech June 7, 2023 · 1 min read

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RCG: First test train with own traction in Serbia

Including Serbia, the ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) now operates its own traction in 13 countries.

Karel Novak June 6, 2023 · 1 min read

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Ľubomír Dlábik, ELP: Balkan is an ideal region for EuroDual locomotives

This week, European Loc Pool (ELP) is starting its tour to get the Stadler EuroDual locomotive approved in four Balkan countries. Railmarket News interviewed its Sales Account Manager, Ľubomír Dlábik, for more details.

Lubomir Cech June 6, 2023 · 4 min read

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PKP CARGO achieved a positive Q1 of 2023, economic slowdown ahead

Polish national rail freight carrier, PKP CARGO, achieved encouraging financial results in Q1 2023, mostly as a result of the high demand for coal in the previous period. The focus on profitability will remain as signs of an economic slowdown are ahead.

Lubomir Cech June 5, 2023 · 2 min read

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New rail freight connections and news from rail freight carriers in Europe

Here are the latest new connections and additional news from rail freight operators in Europe:

Lubomir Cech June 5, 2023 · 2 min read

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Union Pacific launches direct rail access from Port Houston to key U.S. markets

Service provides customers with faster, more efficient rail connections to metropolitan areas including Denver, Salt Lake City, Oakland, Los Angeles, and El Paso.

Marketa Horpeniakova June 2, 2023 · 2 min read