Management

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

Freight Rail

PKP Cargo and Green Cargo discuss potential rail-ferry corridor between Poland and Sweden

The Polish and Swedish freight incumbent carriers have initiated discussions on launching rail-ferry connections between Poland and Sweden.

Lubomir Cech September 16, 2024 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

GYSEV CARGO receives AAA Rating from Dun & Bradstreet

This rating confirms that the risk associated with business dealings with GYSEV CARGO is very low.

Lubomir Cech September 11, 2024 · 1 min read

Business

UK government creates Shadow Great British Railways to overhaul rail network

The reforms are part of a long-term strategy to revitalise the railways, with the focus on delivering a reliable, efficient, and accessible service for all users.

Lubomir Cech September 11, 2024 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

We were the first private company to run a commercial train in Serbia

-says Branko Petkovic, CEO of Kombinovani prevoz, in an exclusive interview for Railmarket News

Lubomir Cech September 11, 2024 · 5 min read

Business

Skoda Group has not given up on Talgo takeover

Skoda Group sees Talgo as complementary partner to its product portfolio.

Lubomir Cech September 10, 2024 · 3 min read

Business

PKP Cargo International: new Chairman of the Board

On September 1, 2024, Łukasz Grzesło was appointed as the new Chairman of the Board of Directors at PKP CARGO INTERNATIONAL.

Karel Novak September 5, 2024 · 1 min read

Business

Siemens Mobility Poland welcomes Tomasz Prejs as new CEO

Prejs succeeds Maciej Zielinski, who has led the company through a period of growth and consolidation in the Polish market.

Lubomir Cech September 3, 2024 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

New IBS Executive Board Elected

The International Rail Freight Business Association (IBS) has recently elected a new executive board to head the organization into the future. It is a well-rounded and experienced railway and logistics board. Their diversity in experience promises to spearhead innovation and growth within the IBS.

Karel Novak August 28, 2024 · 3 min read

Business

Canadian government intervenes: End of rail lockout to avert disruptions

While the immediate crisis has been averted, the dispute reflects ongoing tensions between labor and management in the rail industry, particularly regarding issues such as work-life balance, scheduling, and safety standards.

Lubomir Cech August 26, 2024 · 2 min read

Business

FRACHTbahn expands operations in Germany

FRACHTbahn Traktion has established a new operational base in Germany. The newly opened facility is located in Duisburg’s Inner Harbor, a central hub within the region.

Lubomir Cech August 23, 2024 · 1 min read

Business

VTG announces CFO transition as Mark Stevenson steps down after 30 years

Lubomir Cech August 23, 2024 · 2 min read

Business

Railcare with substantial turnover increase in the first half of 2024

The Swedish business sees growth while the UK contracting dropped.

Lubomir Cech August 19, 2024 · 2 min read

Business

VR Transpoint reports modest growth in net sales and slight reduction in transported volumes

The overall VR Group performance was positive mainly thanks to expansion abroad.

Lubomir Cech August 19, 2024 · 3 min read

Business

HHLA: Revenue growth and European network expansion in H1 2024

Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) has reported an increase in both sales and earnings for the first half of 2024, following a challenging start to the year.

Lubomir Cech August 16, 2024 · 2 min read

Insights

Uzbekistan Railways: New locomotives and trains on order, new cross-border infrastructure in operation

The Central Asian country is ordering new rolling stock and improving infrastructure.

Lubomir Cech August 13, 2024 · 3 min read

Business

Inlandståg and Tågab shift to new cooperation model

Former acquisition is no longer on the table, due to improved performance of Inlandståg.

Lubomir Cech August 6, 2024 · 1 min read

Business

SNCF: Steady performance in the first half of 2024

SNCF Group has released its half-year financial results for 2024, revealing a continued positive trajectory in both passenger transport and financial performance.

Lubomir Cech August 2, 2024 · 3 min read

Freight Rail

Results and market share of Romanian CFR Marfă following restructuring efforts

CFR Marfă, the national freight railway operator, has announced a series of improvements in its services following two years of restructuring and efficiency measures.

Lubomir Cech August 1, 2024 · 1 min read

Business

DB: 30 per cent female managers

DB reaches 30 per cent women in management and sets new target: 40 per cent women in management positions.

Karel Novak July 31, 2024 · 3 min read