Management

Freight Rail

French rail unions unite against government’s decision to liquidate Fret SNCF

In light of recent developments, the unions have filed a social alert (DCI) and plan a coordinated response, urging the government to reconsider its approach to the rail sector’s structural organization and funding.

Lubomir Cech November 13, 2024 · 2 min read

Business

Pacific National appoints Brett Grehan as new CEO

He succeeds Paul Scurrah and officially assumed his role on 11 November 2024.

Lubomir Cech November 13, 2024 · 1 min read

Rolling Stock

Siemens Mobility bets on passenger rail with Vectrain and the 230 km/h Vectron

-more details revealed to Railmarket by Steffen Bobsien, Vice President Locomotives and Passenger Coaches at Siemens Mobility.

Lubomir Cech November 6, 2024 · 5 min read

Freight Rail

North Macedonia pauses rail freight market liberalization

North Macedonia has reversed its previous decision to open its rail freight market to external players, aiming instead to stabilize the state-owned rail freight company, Železnici na Republika Severna Makedonija Transport (ZRSMT).

Lubomir Cech November 5, 2024 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

Imrich Lelkes, ČD Cargo: Poland and Benelux focus

In an exclusive interview with Imrich Lelkes, Director of Intermodal Strategy and Development at ČD Cargo, we discuss the success of its branches in Austria and Germany, the future of intermodal transport in Europe and other freight topics.

Karel Novak November 4, 2024 · 7 min read

Business

MÁV Group simplifies its branding

Starting January 1, 2025, Hungary's MÁV Group will consolidate its three major passenger transport companies into a single entity named MÁV Personal Transport Zrt.

Lubomir Cech November 3, 2024 · 1 min read

Business

ADY Express will merge with ADY Konteyner

By offering full-cycle logistics operations and multimodal transportation, the company intends to help customers save time and reduce financial costs.

Lubomir Cech October 30, 2024 · 2 min read

Business

Alstom appoints Frédéric Wiscart as new France region president

Wiscart brings a wealth of experience from his previous role as CEO of Arabelle Solutions within the EDF Group.

Marketa Horpeniakova October 28, 2024 · 2 min read

Technology & Innovation

We view ourselves as a solution provider, not just a production company

-said Emre BIRGEN, FZK General Manager & Member of the Board during an interview with Railmarket News at InnoTrans 2024.

Lubomir Cech October 28, 2024 · 4 min read

Technology & Innovation

KZESO: A global leader in rail welding technology

If you ride a train, it is very possible that it moves over welds made by one of KZESO machines. With deployment in over 100 countries worldwide, this Ukrainian company is a true leader in its niche.

Lubomir Cech October 24, 2024 · 5 min read

Freight Rail

LOTOS Kolej transforms into ORLEN Kolej following rebranding

The name change follows the company’s acquisition of the Uniform Safety Certificate, aligning it under the ORLEN Group’s branding.

Lubomir Cech October 15, 2024 · 2 min read

Business

DB Cargo restructures: New business units and 2,300 job cuts

DB Cargo has outlined its restructuring plans, which will take effect from 1 January 2025, following agreements reached between the Board of Management and the General Works Council.

Lubomir Cech October 11, 2024 · 2 min read

Business

Railway leaders meet in Baku to establish Eurasian Transport Route Association

On September 19-20, railway administrations from seven nations convened in Baku to discuss the formation of the Eurasian Transport Route (ANM) International Association.

Lubomir Cech October 2, 2024 · 2 min read

Technology & Innovation

We decided to provide a "virtual" digital automatic coupling

- says Eyal Trichter, CEO of Trilogical Technologies in an exclusive interview for Railmarket News.

Lubomir Cech October 1, 2024 · 8 min read

Business

CER Hungary appoints new commercial director

His appointment follows more than two decades of experience in various positions within the Hungarian railway sector.

Lubomir Cech October 1, 2024 · 1 min read

Business

Alstom will merge DACH and Nordics regions in 2025

Alstom’s reorganization comes as part of its effort to streamline operations and adapt to the demands of its growing presence across these key European markets.

Lubomir Cech October 1, 2024 · 1 min read

Freight Rail

LPG transports by rail are decreasing, but our market share is growing

- says Hannah Reifenrath, Head of Team “Gas & Mineral Oil” at Forwardis GmbH in an exclusive interview for Railmarket News.

Lubomir Cech September 25, 2024 · 8 min read

Rolling Stock

RAILPOOL strengthens European operations with new leadership appointments in Central Europe and Scandinavia

RAILPOOL is expanding its leadership team in Europe with two significant appointments, reflecting its commitment to growth in key markets.

Lubomir Cech September 23, 2024 · 2 min read

Business

Luis Pedro Marco appointed as new president of Adif and Adif Alta Velocidad

This decision, proposed by the Minister for Transport and Sustainable Mobility, Óscar Puente, claims to introduce a leader with extensive experience in both public and private sectors of the railway industry.

Lubomir Cech September 20, 2024 · 1 min read

Freight Rail

Anna Tigipko, TAS Group: At TransANT we develop and provide future-proof rail freight wagons for European market.

In an exclusive interview, Anna Tigipko, Head of TAS Group companies, explains the status and further plans to establish TransANT on the European freight wagon market.

Lubomir Cech September 20, 2024 · 7 min read