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Kazakhstan freight trains: reducing fuel and energy consumption

NC KTZ JSC, in co-operation with Wabtec Corporation, is carrying out a pilot project to introduce the Trip Optimizer programme for the operation of freight trains, which will reduce the consumption of fuel and energy resources and the wear and tear of equipment.

Karel Novak April 25, 2023 · 2 min read

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Ferest Rail expands its fleet with more than 1,100 rail cars

Over the past two years, the company has tripled the amount of freight transported, with exponential revenue growth.

Marketa Horpeniakova April 25, 2023 · 2 min read

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€190 Million for the Improvement of a Marshalling Yard in Slovakia

On 24 April 2023, the EU Cohesion Fund 2014-2020 approved an investment of over €190 million for Slovakia to enhance the marshalling yard in Žilina-Teplička, which is a crucial part of the Trans-European Transport Network.

Lubomir Cech April 25, 2023 · 2 min read

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Rail Cargo Group: positive figures in the parent group, as well as in Austria and Hungary

At 88 million net tonnes, freight transport slightly decreased, but revenue increased by 3%.

Karel Novak April 24, 2023 · 3 min read

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New rail freight connections between Germany/Austria, and Italy, Poland and Rotterdam and in Finland

Last week, the already strong rail freight connectivity on the European north-south axis got an even bigger boost. Three new or extended connections were announced. On the east-west axis, Warsaw will get better connection to Rotterdam, and in Finland, a new wood transport has started.

Lubomir Cech April 24, 2023 · 3 min read

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Environmental milestone: VR's first electric roundwood train arrived at Metsä Group's bioproduct mill

The collaboration between Metsä Group and VR has resulted in an efficient and seamless solution for transporting five million cubic meters of roundwood annually.

Marketa Horpeniakova April 22, 2023 · 2 min read

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Doubling the volume: Transnet Freight Rail transports almost 10 million tons of manganese

The Cape Corridor of South African Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) has achieved its highest volume performance on the Port Elizabeth Manganese Export Line. In the 2022/23 financial year, it hauled record-breaking 9,780,293 million tonnes of cargo.

Lubomir Cech April 21, 2023 · 1 min read

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“Leteći Balkanac”: Stadler EuroDual is heading to the Balkan

As pre-announced at the 2022 Innotrans, Stadler Valencia and European Loc Pool (ELP) are working on additional countries to be added to the country roster of its EuroDual locomotive. Four Balkan countries were mentioned as the next step.

Lubomir Cech April 21, 2023 · 2 min read

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Innofreight joins forces with MSC carrier

Innofreight and the world's largest shipping company MSC have started their first cooperation.

Karel Novak April 20, 2023 · 1 min read

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VTG: New European Sales Director

Klaus Wessing takes over as Head of Sales and Operations.

Karel Novak April 20, 2023 · 2 min read

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The second intermodal terminal recently announced in the Hungarian town of Szeged

On the north-west corner of the southern Hungarian town of Szeged, in Kiskundorozsma, Petrolsped announced the construction of a new intermodal terminal, which should be operational in September 2023.

Lubomir Cech April 20, 2023 · 2 min read

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Rail Cargo Group expands network with new destinations in Italy

RCG has expanded its comprehensive network by adding two new destinations, Treviso and Frosinone, to its TransFER Villach-Italy service. The rail freight subsidiary will operate one round trip per week between Villach and Treviso, while Frosinone will be operated on request.

Marketa Horpeniakova April 20, 2023 · 2 min read

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Grupa Azoty KOLTAR buys a single Newag DRAGON2 locomotive

The rail freight carrier of the large Polish chemical industry group, Grupa Azoty Koltar, has agreed with domestic rolling stock manufacturer Newag on the delivery of one six-axle DC electric locomotive, DRAGON2.

Lubomir Cech April 20, 2023 · 1 min read

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Christy England has selected XPO for a customized omnichannel supply chain solution

XPO will handle the inbound transport of products from multiple manufacturing sites, store them at its shared-user warehouse, and transport them to Christy's retail stores, outlets, and e-commerce operations.

Marketa Horpeniakova April 19, 2023 · 2 min read

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CZ LOKO: First EffiShunter 1000 at BorsodChem, Hungary

With the conclusion of a contract with BorsodChem, which has now taken over the four-axle EffiShunter 1000 shunting locomotive from CZ LOKO, the number of units produced in this series has reached the second 50.

Karel Novak April 19, 2023 · 2 min read

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Rail freight challengers win majority market share for the first time

The share of former European national rail freight carriers, also called incumbents, has, for the first time in history, dropped below 50% of the market.

Lubomir Cech April 19, 2023 · 2 min read

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CPKC – a new railroad as a successor of CP and KCS

One of the six Class I railroads in the US, CPKC, created from a merger of Canadian Pacific with Kansas City Southern, has been officially presented.

Lubomir Cech April 18, 2023 · 2 min read

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Štefan Eštók, CER: We are expanding into Poland

In an exclusive interview with RAILMARKET.com, Štefan Eštók, Deputy General Manager of CER Cargo Holding, reveals the company's plans for Europe.

Karel Novak April 18, 2023 · 4 min read

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Thales: innovative safety system for rail terminals at the Port of Huelva

The 24-month project includes a new centralized Traffic Control Centre, track gate automation, allowing trains to enter and exit the APH infrastructure, and a Light and Sound Signals system for level crossings.

Marketa Horpeniakova April 18, 2023 · 2 min read

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New rail freight connections announced in week 16 of 2023

More containerised connections inside Australia, Spain and Italy, new connections between Croatia - Hungary and Germany – Italy, and new automobile rail transports in Spain.

Lubomir Cech April 17, 2023 · 3 min read