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The reliance on diesel traction has increased as electric locomotives face operational challenges caused by damage to the power grid.
Wagons are aimed for hot steel billets transport at the Cardiff facility.
A public tender was recently issued for the leasing of two to six locomotives to temporarily replace older trains on this route. This follows increased operational demands after a derailment on the line in October.
Previously used mainly for shunting, the C30-M locomotives are now certified for mainline freight service.
Two more hybrid DE75 Gmeinder locomotives with a new owner.
The locomotive entered service at the end of 2024, completing its inaugural run on an express train between Sofia and Burgas.
Israel Railways has completed the decommissioning process of its IC3 diesel multiple units after more than 30 years of service.
Eurofima indicates that this arrangement aligns with its focus on public rail operations in Europe and transportation with reduced environmental impact.
The company specializes in freight car manufacturing for multiple rail applications and supplies vehicles such as gondolas, hoppers, dump cars, covered cars, and other platforms.
The CR450 electric multiple unit (EMU) prototype was officially presented in Beijing as part of the CR450 Science and Technology Innovation Project.
The agreement includes the production and delivery of five EMUs, with an option for 15 additional units, aiming to modernize the region's passenger rail services.
The deployment of these locomotives is a development in diesel traction technology within the region, supporting ongoing freight operations across Inner Mongolia’s rail network.
In December 2024, three new six-axle diesel locomotives appeared on Spanish rails – owned by a single leasing company, operated by two freight rail carriers.
The wagons are intended to support railway infrastructure projects, offering operational features tailored for precise material dosing and increased safety during construction activities.
This purchase confirms the remaining option in framework agreement signed on June 13, 2023, covering the procurement of 20 locomotives.
Further deliveries are expected to proceed according to the planned schedule.
The Oxygène trains feature modern amenities such as high-speed WiFi, USB ports, and redesigned seating inspired by the classic Corail trains.
The current steps are aimed at maintaining transport capacity for both freight and passengers, as well as supporting broader infrastructure needs throughout Ukraine.
The project covers both design and approval work, followed by initial serial production of ten units, with an option available for an additional 110.
In collaboration with WH Davis and Porterbrook, Freightliner is repurposing a residual coal wagon fleet into aggregate box wagons.