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Ukrzaliznytsia arranges financing to acquire new electric locomotives and develop its own gas-fired energy production

The current steps are aimed at maintaining transport capacity for both freight and passengers, as well as supporting broader infrastructure needs throughout Ukraine.

Lubomir Cech December 23, 2024 · 2 min read

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VR FleetCare receives order for heavy transport wagons serving Norwegian and Swedish defence forces

The project covers both design and approval work, followed by initial serial production of ten units, with an option available for an additional 110.

Lubomir Cech December 23, 2024 · 1 min read

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Freightliner and partners revitalize coal wagons for UK construction supply chain

In collaboration with WH Davis and Porterbrook, Freightliner is repurposing a residual coal wagon fleet into aggregate box wagons.

Marketa Horpeniakova December 21, 2024 · 1 min read

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Class 458 refurbishment programme for SWR by Alstom and Porterbrook finished

The final unit has left the Alstom Transport Technology Centre in Widnes and re-entered service.

Lubomir Cech December 20, 2024 · 1 min read

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Railcare prepares to deploy more Effishunter 1000 locomotives for clearing duties across Sweden

This broader distribution will include a wider geographical reach across the network, allowing for a quicker response to unforeseen situations.

Lubomir Cech December 19, 2024 · 1 min read

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VPS deploys two ELP Eurodual locomotives to expand raw material transport operations

ELP successfully deploys another state-of-the art locomotive on German market.

Lubomir Cech December 19, 2024 · 1 min read

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Greenbrier Europe delivers first Sgnss 60’ intermodal wagons to Dutch defence ministry

The order forms part of a wider procurement for a total of 75 units.

Lubomir Cech December 19, 2024 · 1 min read

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TAS Dniprovagonmash prepares to supply over 400 freight wagons following tender awards in Ukraine and Lithuania

More than 400 units, including open box wagons and container platform wagons, are scheduled to be handed over by the end of the first half of 2025.

Lubomir Cech December 19, 2024 · 1 min read

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Beacon Rail and Progress Rail agree 10-year maintenance framework for Class 66 locomotives

Under the terms of the agreement, Progress Rail is expected to acquire ECM4 certification, taking on maintenance tasks both in the field and at designated depots.

Lubomir Cech December 18, 2024 · 1 min read

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Delivery of new Alstom local trains for Norway will be delayed by over 10 months

Alstom Coradia Nordic units will only enter Norwegian rails in summer 2026.

Lubomir Cech December 18, 2024 · 3 min read

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OnTrain expands its fleet with Alstom's latest Traxx locomotives

Alstom has signed two major contracts with OnTrain sp. z o.o. to supply a total of 40 third-generation Traxx Universal multi-system locomotives, with an option for a further 20 additional units.

Marketa Horpeniakova December 17, 2024 · 3 min read

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Stadler: 17 Co'Co' electric locomotives for LTG Cargo

Stadler's first locomotive order for the Lithuanian market includes an option for 17 additional units, spare parts and a 3-year maintenance period.

Karel Novak December 17, 2024 · 2 min read

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CARGOUNIT leases Vectron locomotives to support new Baltic Express connection

The service will link Gdańsk and Prague with four daily train pairs starting in mid-December 2024.

Lubomir Cech December 16, 2024 · 2 min read

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Stadler narrow-gauge hybrid locomotives to renew fleets for RhB and MGBahn

This order, valued at EUR 106 million, aims to replace older vehicles and adjust fleet capabilities for current operational needs.

Lubomir Cech December 13, 2024 · 2 min read

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MBC in Switzerland will get new Stadler locomotives for rail freight in Vaud

The investment aligns with the Council of State’s objectives to promote rail as a sustainable alternative to road freight, particularly for the transport of bulk materials such as gravel.

Lubomir Cech December 13, 2024 · 2 min read

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LTG Cargo increases freight capacity with 200 open-top wagons

The €12.7 million investment will improve the transport of construction materials such as dolomite, granite gravel, and metals.

Marketa Horpeniakova December 11, 2024 · 2 min read

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VIA Rail Canada initiates supplier search for new fleet to replace long-distance trains

Canada will get new coast to coast locomotives and passenger cars.

Lubomir Cech December 11, 2024 · 1 min read

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Egyptian National Railways to receive new track maintenance machines from Plasser & Theurer

The signing of the contract took place in early October, attended by representatives from ENR, Austria’s diplomatic mission in Cairo, and Plasser & Theurer.

Lubomir Cech December 10, 2024 · 1 min read

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SNCF orders 35 additional RER NG trains from Alstom

The procurement, valued at approximately €520 million, will be entirely financed by Île-de-France Mobilités.

Lubomir Cech December 9, 2024 · 1 min read

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ZSSK introduces more RS Lease Siemens Vectron locomotives to its fleet

Železničná spoločnosť Slovensko (ZSSK) has begun integrating new Siemens Vectron locomotives into its operations, with the first units recently unveiled at the Bratislava main depot.

Lubomir Cech December 9, 2024 · 2 min read