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 Polish Office of Rail Transport (UTK) has issued a certificate of admission for PESA’s hydrogen locomotive for operational tests.
The testing phase has begun on various railway lines in Spain, including the challenging Zaragoza-Canfranc line, to assess the train's performance under different conditions.
The integrated green product, combining Tesmec Rail vehicles with Škoda Group's electrically-powered traction solutions, will serve the rail diagnostics, catenary construction and maintenance vehicle markets.
The battery locomotive will be designed as a heavy haul freight locomotive capable of working in Australia’s harsh operating conditions.
In the second part of the interview for RAILMARKET.com, Cyrille Guyon, Deputy Managing Director, explains how Ermewa aims to improve the performance of rail freight and double its potential through innovative solutions such as Digital Automatic Coupling (DAC), which is key to achieving the ambitious targets set out in the EU Green Deal.
These C30-MF locomotives have been modified to meet Finnish railway standards. Operail's C30-M project focuses on environmentally friendly locomotives suitable for both shunting and regular service.
With its pyramid shape, the DryTainer minimizes air and dust pollution during loading and unloading, making it ideal for materials like DRI (direct reduced iron) used in climate-friendly steel production.
Despite challenges at the beginning of 2022, rolling highway operator RAlpin recorded a 4% increase compared to the previous year.
These innovative rails, manufactured using electric furnaces and recycled raw materials, will reduce the carbon footprint by up to 70% while maintaining durability and competitive pricing.
The British railway infrastructure company, Network Rail, has unveiled its five-year plan (2024-2029) aimed at enhancing the railway infrastructure in England and Wales. The overall sum exceeds 50 million euros.
On 15 May 2023, Stadler Rail, the Swiss train manufacturer and service provider, placed a time capsule into the foundation of its latest service location in Germany, marking the commencement of a state-of-the-art maintenance facility for battery-powered regional trains.
The partnership will allow DHL to use the UAE's national rail network for its main operations, enabling the distribution of goods across the country. The joint venture aims to enhance sustainable freight offerings, reduce road congestion and contribute to the UAE's commitment to environmental responsibility.
In the first quarter of 2023, Combined Transport in Europe experienced a significant decline of 13.96% compared to the same period in the previous year, reports Union Internationale Pour le Transport Combine Rail-Route (UIRR).
Using the MOBILER logistics concept, up to 12,000 tonnes of sewage sludge per year are transported by rail from Vorarlberg to Lower Austria, providing an efficient and sustainable end-to-end logistics solution.
The trials represent a significant step in the company's ambition to create the most sustainable national drinks supply chain in the UK, as rail transport can significantly reduce the carbon footprint of container glass distribution.
Oman and Etihad Rail Company have signed an MoU with Vale to explore the transportation of iron ore and its derivatives between Oman and the UAE using rail.
Alstom has brought its iLint hydrogen multiple unit to Quebec ahead of the planned commercial demonstration service.
The company's goal is to use the technology to create captive routes between mines and processing facilities, intra-plant routes, and ports. The technology offers reduced operational costs, increased safety, and a more sustainable future for the rail industry.
German electronic consumer electronics retailer, MediaMarktSaturn has partnered with LKW WALTER to make their supply chain more sustainable by rail.