Latest news: A major railway incident occurred in Munich, Germany, where two freight wagons fell from a bridge onto a street during shunting, causing disruption. In positive developments, Stadler unveiled the first narrow-gauge hydrogen train for Sardinia, Italy, signaling advancements in sustainable transport. Additionally, an Alstom-led consortium secured EUR 690 million in contracts to modernize railway corridors in Egypt, enhancing digital systems and infrastructure. Lastly, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane (FS) and Saudi Railway Company (SAR) forged a strategic partnership to develop rail projects across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, focusing on infrastructure and decarbonisation.
Latest Railway News
Passenger Rail
Conceptual design of the CPK multimodal transport hub
Karel Novak
August 24, 2023
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3 min read
Business
Robel Holding strengthens vehicle testing partnership with CLB
Marketa Horpeniakova
August 24, 2023
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2 min read
Freight Rail
RCG: new board member for production and maintenance
Karel Novak
August 23, 2023
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3 min read
Freight Rail
Swiss rail freight industry responds to Gotthard base tunnel disruption
Marketa Horpeniakova
August 23, 2023
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2 min read
Freight Rail
Genesee & Wyoming Affiliates Seek to Implement Zero-Emission Rail Vehicles
Karel Novak
August 23, 2023
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2 min read
Freight Rail
Thein Industry via Lokorent Services leases locomotive to Polish railway company FDM-REW
Karel Novak
August 22, 2023
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2 min read
Freight Rail
TU Vienna Study: The future of rail-based mobility
Karel Novak
August 21, 2023
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4 min read
Freight Rail
Operail seeks new opportunities as cargo volumes fall
Marketa Horpeniakova
August 21, 2023
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3 min read
Passenger Rail
News from the passenger rail market - mid-August summary
Lubomir Cech
August 21, 2023
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4 min read
Technology & Innovation
Ocean freight revolution: giant kite towing ships
Karel Novak
August 18, 2023
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1 min read
Freight Rail
Spain: Adif advances transformation of Madrid-Vicálvaro freight terminal
Marketa Horpeniakova
August 18, 2023
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2 min read
Passenger Rail
MSC keeps looking for growth in the railway business
Lubomir Cech
August 18, 2023
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2 min read
Freight Rail
Hungarian single wagonloads support scheme with EUR 16.5 million for the next year
Lubomir Cech
August 17, 2023
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Infrastructure
The Swiss Federal Council Approves “BAHN 2050 Perspective”
Lubomir Cech
August 17, 2023
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2 min read
Freight Rail
Nestlé UK and Ireland unveils rail container for greener deliveries
Marketa Horpeniakova
August 17, 2023
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Freight Rail
Poland: Imports dominate international rail freight
RAILMARKET NEWS
August 17, 2023
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