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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.
The EIB lends €300 million to the Czech State Railways for the purchase of new rolling stock and the modernisation of existing rolling stock
A dramatic accident occurred in north-eastern Sri Lanka, a train carrying thousands of litres of fuel collided with a herd of wild elephants.
Istanbul recently played host to the 52nd Congress of the International Rail Freight Business Association (IBS) on October 10 and 11.
These two companies have been fined for violating EU antitrust rules. According to the EC, ČD and ÖBB colluded to prevent a new entrant, RegioJet, from gaining access to used wagons, thereby restricting competition in the rail passenger transport market.
The German government, Deutsche Bahn and mobile network operators want to make Hamburg-Berlin the innovation route for mobile network expansion.
Régie autonome des transports Parisiens (RATP), the operator of the Paris metro, has contracted Stadler to manufacture and deliver twelve customised locomotives.
The Montreux Oberland Bernois Railway Company (MOB) and Stadler signed a contract for the manufacture and delivery of a total of six new high-performance metre-gauge locomotives for passenger and rail services.
This funding will be allocated for the design of a 155-kilometer railway section between Sieradz, Kalisz, Pleszew, and Poznań.
The project, with a net cost of PLN 1.9 billion (€441.6 million) and co-financed by EU funds, will significantly improve access to the port's quays and improve rail transport in one of the country's most important seaports.
The transaction was signed in Taastrup, Denmark, and includes the acquisition of 14 FLIRT battery-powered railcars, with the option to order 10 more.
The new route enables shippers and freight forwarders to reduce CO₂ emissions by up to 90 percent.
Siemens Mobility is opening its Train Manufacturing Facility as part of its new Goole Rail Village in the United Kingdom, after investing up to €230 million on a 67-acre property the size of 35 football pitches.
The global rail market has surpassed the EUR 200 billion mark and is forecast to continue to grow dynamically at a rate of 4.0% over the next five years.
Kazakhstan and China plan to increase cargo transportation along the Trans-Caspian route to 2,000 trains per year.
Alstom, together with Flox, has received SEK 3.3 million (approx. €292.000) in funding from Vinnova to conduct field tests of an AI system to prevent collisions between trains and wildlife.
Beacon and Siemens Mobility have signed a major framework agreement for the delivery of Vectron multi system locomotives, with an initial contract of 25 units.
Europe lags behind Asia in decarbonising regional transport
The agreement, announced at InnoTrans 2024, focuses on maintaining the technical and economic viability of the fleet throughout its service life.
PESA and the Swedish companies Vate Rail and Hankavik have signed a letter of intent today regarding the introduction of hydrogen shunting locomotives from the Bydgoszcz company into service in Sweden. The first should start operating at the turn of 2027/28.
Hitachi Rail has revealed this latest model at a joint event with its partner Trenitalia at global rail exhibition, InnoTrans, in Berlin.
Niederbarnimer Eisenbahn and Siemens Mobility have inaugurated the era of zero-emission rail travel in Berlin and Brandenburg.
Signaling X opens interfaces and integrates signaling and control systems for mainline and mass transit into one cloud platform.
In an exclusive interview with Michal Ovsjannikov, CEO of 4RAIL, we discuss new trends in the revitalisation and modernisation of railway wagons.
Together with the Czech railway infrastructure company Správa železnic, ÖBB has agreed on a cross-border working agreement.
In an exclusive interview with Lukas Rieger, Managing Director of Arideon, we describe not only how to wash a train without water, but also his view on the future of rolling stock maintenance
A China-EU train recently departed from Linyi, Shandong, carrying goods to Belt and Road countries, marking over 1.000 trips since the line's launch in 2018.
In an exclusive interview with Vojtech Vagner, Sales Director of the Railway Division of CE Industries holding (Duro Dakovic, etc.), we discussed the situation on the freight railway market, the comparison between road and rail transport and the lack of skilled managers for the production of rolling stock.
DSV announces that it has signed an agreement to acquire Schenker from DB. The transaction is valued at €14.3 billion at enterprise value.
On September 7th, a Shandong China-EU train arrived in Serbia, establishing the first Central and Eastern European consolidation centre, boosting trade and logistics for Shandong and the region. Perex: On September 7th, a Shandong China-EU train arrived in Serbia, establishing the first Central and Eastern European consolidation centre, boosting trade and logistics for Shandong and the region.
A major technical fault has hit the central part of Germany today, bringing trains to a complete halt.
On September 1, 2024, Łukasz Grzesło was appointed as the new Chairman of the Board of Directors at PKP CARGO INTERNATIONAL.
The transport industry is undergoing a revolution in maintenance and cleaning services. With cutting-edge technologies and customized solutions, public transportation vehicles are now cleaner and safer than ever before. Here's how ARIDEON company is leading the way in providing comprehensive care for trains and buses.
Alpha Trains and Siemens Mobility signed a framework agreement in July 2024 for the supply of up to 70 Vectron locomotives, including an initial order for 35 locomotives.
The Black and Caspian Freight Forum 2024 will take place on September 17-19, 2024, in Baku, Azerbaijan. Top logistics and infrastructure professionals will share critical discussions at this very important event regarding the ever-growing region.
The global freight wagon market is forecast to grow at a yearly rate of 2.6% until 2028. Despite a slowdown in momentum compared to the past five years, both the global OEM market and the aftermarket are expected to grow.
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.
Cargo can now be transported from Wuhan to Norway via Duisburg.
A new agreement has been reached to restore the railway ferry connection between Georgia and Bulgaria, a move that will reestablish direct transport links across the Black Sea.
The aim is to optimize the China-Kazakhstan-Uzbekistan route and develop the Trans-Afghan Corridor.
The new locomotive is expected to provide improved maneuverability and added driver comfort. It will also support the UK's nuclear power industry.
DB reaches 30 per cent women in management and sets new target: 40 per cent women in management positions.
The Czech freight wagon manufacturer has had the most successful year in its history. In addition to excellent financial results, the company is now starting production in the world's most populous country - India. In an interview with RAILMARKET NEWS, Petr Vlček, CEO of Nymwag, revealed how he sees the freight wagon market and what the prospects are for the global rail freight business.
Several railway stations in Paris were targeted by arson attacks overnight. Services on three of the four high-speed lines have been severely disrupted.
CargoBeamer's new initiative aims to increase the efficiency of rail freight transport. Together with Fraunhofer IML and SGKV, the Leipzig-based company has now launched a project to speed up the inspection of intermodal wagons.
The German Monopolies Commission has called for the separation of DB InfraGo, the infrastructure division of Deutsche Bahn, from the DB Group in its main report "Wettbewerb 2024" (Competition 2024).
Thelo Group, the African transport and logistics provider for freight owners, has announced the expansion of its offering to provide integrated rail, port and rolling stock transport corridors to move Africa's resources.
For the first time, Siemens Mobility has installed and tested an obstacle detection system - a key technology component for fully automated driving - in regular daily operation in cooperation with S-Bahn Berlin.
The enhanced capacity is projected to eliminate approximately 1,200 truck trips per day by 2040, addressing both congestion and environmental concerns.
In the year under review, rail passenger transport again recorded an increase in performance indicators. In contrast, the net tonnage transported by rail freight decreased by six per cent, while the transport performance (gross and net tonne-kilometres) decreased by about five per cent each.