Latest news: Recent developments highlight shifts in European rail. In Austria, ÖBB Group's freight competitors now hold nearly 48% of the market. Hungary's rail freight faces rising costs and weakening demand. CFL in Luxembourg, with Eviden, is initiating a phased transition from GSM-R to FRMCS. Poland plans a 2 million TEU rail-linked terminal at Świnoujście, while Alstom opened a new parts hub in Salzgitter, Germany. New intermodal corridors are launched by HŽ Cargo in Rijeka and Automar/FS Logistix in Italy.
Latest Railway News
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CARGOUNIT will get nine more Siemens Vectron locomotives
Lubomir Cech
May 9, 2023
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Freight Rail
ÖBB and Ukrzaliznytsia: new freight connection to Ukraine, first trains in August
Karel Novak
May 9, 2023
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Freight Rail
Hungary: after freight train derailment double-track electrified line blocked
Karel Novak
May 9, 2023
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Freight Rail
GATX and Nevomo Join Forces for Innovative Freight Wagons
Lubomir Cech
May 8, 2023
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Passenger Rail
Amtrak Introduces 177 km/h Speed Between Chicago and St. Louis
Lubomir Cech
May 8, 2023
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Technology & Innovation
ERA: 50,000 Rail Vehicles Authorised in Less Than Four Years
Lubomir Cech
May 8, 2023
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Freight Rail
France: Alliance 4F calls for measures to support the rail freight industry
Marketa Horpeniakova
May 8, 2023
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Passenger Rail
Dynamic Tests Start with New Bimodal CRRC Units for Chilean EFE
Karel Novak
May 7, 2023
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2 min read
Business
Reichmuth Infrastructure expands its cooperation with Rail Innovators Group
Karel Novak
May 5, 2023
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Passenger Rail
Brightline Unveils New Rail Station at Orlando International Airport
Lubomir Cech
May 4, 2023
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Freight Rail
PKP CARGO Receives All 5 Siemens Vectron Locomotives from the Latest Order
Lubomir Cech
May 4, 2023
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