Freight Wagons

Business

CEO of GATX Rail Europe, Johann Feindert: Industry players must collaborate to ensure success

Take an inside look into the world of European freight wagon rentals in an exclusive interview of Railmarket News with the CEO of GATX Rail Europe, one of the major players in the industry, which, as a corporation, is celebrating 125 years of existence in 2024.

Lubomir Cech January 15, 2024 · 7 min read

Freight Rail

GATX with a new customer for tank cars – ADM

ADM is the newest customer for the freight wagons leasing company.

Lubomir Cech January 11, 2024 · 1 min read

Freight Rail

Innofreight‘s wire coil transport for voestalpine

One of Innofreight’s solutions, the WireStanchions system, enables double the load of wire coils on railways.

Lubomir Cech January 9, 2024 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

Drax completes acquisition of 30 new rail wagons

Drax, the leading UK renewable electricity generator, has completed its investment in 30 new rail wagons, with the delivery of the final wagon to its North Yorkshire power station.

Lubomir Cech January 4, 2024 · 1 min read

Freight Rail

Parallel Systems launches autonomous rail vehicle platooning

This technology, demonstrated on a test track in Southern California, promises to revolutionize freight rail efficiency, reduce aerodynamic drag, and better utilize rail network capacity.

Marketa Horpeniakova December 29, 2023 · 2 min read

Rolling Stock

UZ launches the first grain wagon compatible with standard-gauge track

This development should enhance the efficiency of grain transportation across different rail systems.

Lubomir Cech December 19, 2023 · 2 min read

Rolling Stock

Ermewa strengthens its position in Scandinavia with more intermodal wagons

The platforms are destined for various customers in Northern Europe.

Lubomir Cech December 14, 2023 · 1 min read

Rolling Stock

AITX Rail Europe orders intermodal wagons from Tatravagónka

The growth ambitions of the newly-established European branch are taking shape.

Lubomir Cech December 14, 2023 · 1 min read

Rolling Stock

Ukrainian KVBZ can now produce standard-gauge intermodal wagons

The rolling stock manufacturer is the first Ukrainian company to fulfil the requirements of the relevant technical specifications of interoperability (TSI) operating in EU countries.

Lubomir Cech December 13, 2023 · 1 min read

Freight Rail

RCG: 600 additional container carrier wagons

RCG has signed a framework agreement with Swiss wagon hire company MFD Rail. Up to 600 additional container wagons will help shift even more freight from road to rail.

Karel Novak December 7, 2023 · 1 min read

Rolling Stock

Czechia: collision of two freight trains

Two freight trains collided in Česká Třebová in the Czech Republic just before 6am on Sunday morning. The driver of one of the trains was slightly injured in the accident.

Karel Novak December 4, 2023 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

Innofreight optimizes timber transport with the Smart GigaWood Round & Sawn system

Designed for the efficient transport of both roundwood and sawn timber, the timber wagon reduces empty runs, increases payload capacity, and minimizes the need for additional train runs.

Marketa Horpeniakova December 1, 2023 · 2 min read

Rolling Stock

Pol-Miedź Trans receives the last ordered 80’ intermodal wagons

The last batch of 19 intermodal wagons was delivered to the Polish freight rail carrier on 23 November 2023.

Lubomir Cech November 29, 2023 · 1 min read

Rolling Stock

GTS is buying new intermodal wagons

The Italian logistics company GTS will extend its fleet of intermodal platforms by an additional 54 wagons.

Lubomir Cech November 23, 2023 · 1 min read

Rolling Stock

More open-top wagons from GBX Leasing Europe to Freightliner PL

Within a month, the Polish bulk rail carrier received 55 Eamnos open box wagons from a leasing company of Greenbrier.

Lubomir Cech November 22, 2023 · 1 min read

Rolling Stock

LTG Cargo will buy 500 new grain hopper wagons

The procurement of these grain wagons will be phased, with an initial acquisition of 300 units to expedite customer service.

Lubomir Cech November 16, 2023 · 2 min read

Insights

Ukrainian grain exports by rail: routes, countries, carriers and wagons (updated)

There could not be a hotter topic on the table for almost two years in Central and Eastern European railways than the export of Ukrainian grain. Let’s dive into the topic to understand which routes it uses in the EU, who hauls it and what wagons are available.

Lubomir Cech November 15, 2023 · 16 min read

Freight Rail

SBB Cargo invests CHF 12 million to upgrade its Chiasso facility

The plant combines advanced technology and efficient processing to speed up maintenance, reduce downtime, and improve vehicle availability.

Marketa Horpeniakova November 7, 2023 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

Iberian gauge pocket wagons spotted in Spain

Pocket wagons from the Spanish manufacturer foreshadow the start of the long-expected start of railway highways.

Lubomir Cech November 2, 2023 · 1 min read

Rolling Stock

Dniprovagonmash finishes the first Multi BOX superstructures for TransANT

The Ukrainian wagon manufacturer sends the first superstructure for tests, working on more modular structures and wagons, open for new opportunities on the European market.

Lubomir Cech November 2, 2023 · 1 min read