Overall 4.5 billion EUR for 436 new trains, 57 overhauled trains and 50 locomotives. This is one of Europe’s major fleet renewal plans by the Spanish state-owned Renfe.
The vehicle, which can travel at speeds of up to 300 km/h on standard gauge tracks, is equipped with advanced dynamic track and overhead line auscultation systems, odometry capabilities, and power collection analysis equipment.
As part of its plan to expand the co-operative's rail fleet, the first five locomotives are expected to arrive in Australia by the first quarter of 2026, with the remaining 12 to follow in the second quarter.
Asset manager and lessor Northrail, on behalf of RIVE Private Investment, concluded a framework agreement with Alstom to deliver up to 50 Traxx Universal locomotives, with a fixed order for the first fifteen locomotives.
Helrom has closed a loan financing agreement with DAL Deutsche Anlagen-Leasing and Société Générale worth €34.5 million.
Equipped with ETCS and various technical upgrades, these locomotives will contribute to the fleet renewal strategy and ensure reliable and cost-effective maintenance.
Wabtec Corporation will deliver 35 Dash 8 and 34 Dash 8 pre-owned locomotives to 6 Genesee & Wyoming Inc. (G&W) subsidiaries by the end of 2023.
This is the first time that the EU has committed funds to railway projects in Ukraine, reflecting the country's efforts to integrate its railway system with the European Union.
Olavion, the transportation division of the Unimot energy group, is leasing four additional electric locomotives from Rail Capital Partners.
Lithuanian railway operator, LTG Link, has signed a contract with Stadler to manufacture fifteen electric (EMU) and battery-electric (BEMU) multiple units from the FLIRT product range.
Terminali Italia expands rail freight capabilities with a new terminal in Bagnolo and launches customs corridor approval between the Port of La Spezia and the Segrate terminal near Milan.
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.
Slovenian national passenger rail company, Slovenske železnice – Potniški promet (SŽ PP), will buy additional 20 diesel multiple units from Stadler.
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.
The first six out of 30 refurbished double-deck wagons were handed over to Tanzania Railways Corporation (TRC) for operation on the standard gauge railway (SGR).
The Czech national railway company is expanding the operation of its modern locomotives abroad.
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has announced a loan of €200 million to Ukrainian Railways (Ukrzaliznytsya or UZ).
Upgrading to include 100 points and 74 kilometres of track by 2024
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.
The new plant aims to streamline operations, improve service quality, and potentially double production to 80 wheelsets per month.