Investment

Passenger Rail

Amtrak reports record ridership and investment in fiscal year 2024

Amtrak has announced that it achieved its highest-ever ridership in fiscal year 2024, welcoming 32.8 million passengers—a 15% increase over the previous year. The company also reported ticket revenue of $2.5 billion, marking a 9% rise compared to fiscal year 2023.

Lubomir Cech December 5, 2024 · 2 min read

Business

MSC Group finishes acquisition of 49.9% stake in HHLA

The shipping giant forms a joint venture with City of Hamburg.

Lubomir Cech December 3, 2024 · 2 min read

Technology & Innovation

Kombud Group completes construction of modern railway traffic control device production plant in Radom

Kombud Group has finalized its investment in a production facility for railway traffic control devices, totalling EUR 16.2 million over four years.

Lubomir Cech December 2, 2024 · 2 min read

Technology & Innovation

VR FleetCare invests €10 million in Oulu depot upgrades

The upgrade includes the addition of a new paint shop.

Lubomir Cech November 30, 2024 · 2 min read

Rolling Stock

ZSSK orders six additional Panter units, exercising contract option

This follows a 2021 contract with a consortium led by Škoda Group, which included an option for the delivery of up to 11 additional units.

Lubomir Cech November 29, 2024 · 2 min read

Rolling Stock

RBS selects Stadler to supply 20 new trains for Solothurn-Bern RegioExpress

Scheduled to enter service between 2028 and 2030, these trains aim to increase capacity and provide better passenger comfort on the route.

Lubomir Cech November 29, 2024 · 2 min read

Technology & Innovation

Czech rail network prepares for exclusive ETCS operation

Starting January 2025, the Czech rail network will operate exclusively under ETCS across 622 kilometers of key corridors.

Marketa Horpeniakova November 27, 2024 · 2 min read

Rolling Stock

TEXRail fleet will grow by 4 additional Stadler FLIRTs

A new agreement for diesel multiple units was signed between Trinity Metro and Stadler in the US.

Lubomir Cech November 27, 2024 · 1 min read

Infrastructure

Bremerhaven port railway expands staging capacity at Speckenbüttel station

The project, valued at approximately €56.1 million, aims to secure the port's performance while supporting ecological goals in port logistics.

Lubomir Cech November 27, 2024 · 2 min read

Rolling Stock

Rock Rail acquires 31 new Alstom Talent 3 Plus trains for German regional networks

These trains will be deployed in Baden-Württemberg and Saale-Thuringia-Southern Harz (STS) networks in Germany.

Lubomir Cech November 21, 2024 · 2 min read

Business

Porterbrook secures £250 million through Green Private Placements

The transaction contributes to the extension of the company's debt maturity profile and adds diversity to its investor base, which includes institutions from the US, UK, and Switzerland.

Lubomir Cech November 20, 2024 · 1 min read

Infrastructure

Major upgrade of Česká Třebová junction: construction planned until 2031

Construction is scheduled to begin in December 2024 and continue until 2031, making it the largest tender in the history of the Railway Administration.

Marketa Horpeniakova November 19, 2024 · 2 min read

Rolling Stock

Northrail buys 10 Vossloh Rolling Stock DE18 locomotives for Scandinavia

The addition of diesel locomotives for lease should help the solution for strong diesel locomotives shortage in Scandinavia.

Lubomir Cech November 18, 2024 · 1 min read

Technology & Innovation

Railcare acquires Y-ettan AB and plans expansion of Långsele workshop

This move aligns with Railcare's long-term strategy to develop the workshop to meet growing market demand.

Lubomir Cech November 18, 2024 · 1 min read

Rolling Stock

Iarnród Éireann unveils first new Alstom DART+ train in Dublin

This introduction is part of a broader effort to improve commuter services in the Greater Dublin Area.

Lubomir Cech November 14, 2024 · 2 min read

Infrastructure

Spain authorizes €64.7m tender for Algeciras-Zaragoza rolling highway

The investment focuses on two major projects: stabilizing a 7-kilometer slope in Almargen, Malaga, and adapting the gauge of 21 tunnels to accommodate larger freight dimensions.

Marketa Horpeniakova November 14, 2024 · 3 min read

Rolling Stock

LogServ receives eighth Gmeinder Series 1004 locomotive, continuing fleet optimization

This locomotive features a new paint design and is part of LogServ's ongoing effort to streamline its fleet.

Lubomir Cech November 14, 2024 · 2 min read

Infrastructure

Volkswagen opens new vehicle processing center in Texas with Union Pacific

Volkswagen is partnering with Union Pacific Railroad to distribute imported vehicles to approximately 300 dealerships across the central and western United States.

Lubomir Cech November 14, 2024 · 1 min read

Infrastructure

First ship with STS cranes docked at the Baltic Hub's new T3 terminal

The ship with the first four modern STS (Ship-to-Shore) cranes will become an integral part of the transshipment infrastructure.

Karel Novak November 13, 2024 · 4 min read

Rolling Stock

Nordic Re-Finance expands its fleet by 50 locomotives

It acquires additional RC4 and V5 locomotives from Green Cargo.

Lubomir Cech November 11, 2024 · 3 min read