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The Czech national carrier has unveiled its plans for this year, which will see the introduction of more long-distance ComfortJet trains, as well as the first Vectron locomotives capable of speeds of up to 230 km/h (150 mph).
DB is continuing its efforts to increase the number of commuters using the railways by offering cheap tickets. For the first time, the offer will also be available on off-peak weekdays.
DB Schenker and Ford have opened a 42.000 square metre parts distribution centre (PDC) in Dubai South, the largest urban master development with a focus on aviation, logistics and real estate.
The decision on the location of Centralny Port Komunikacyjny (CPK) Airport has been officially given by the Voivode of Mazowieckie, the head of the Central Polish Region. This step effectively initiates the investment process.
Hyundai Motor India will transport 26% of its domestic sales by rail in fiscal 2024, achieving significant environmental benefits.
Hitachi Rail’s digital railway solutions success across the world.
MagRail Booster to enable locomotive-free rail freight transport at Bremen plant, a German steel factory.
Stadler's first locomotive order for the Lithuanian market includes an option for 17 additional units, spare parts and a 3-year maintenance period.
The global new vehicle market (OEM) for electric locomotives has reached an all-time high of almost EUR 6 billion and will continue to grow dynamically at a global rate of 5.4% over the next five years.
The Riedbahn has been operating again since yesterday night.
Mani Herold has been appointed Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the VTG Group and member of the Executive Board of VTG GmbH. He will take up his position on 1 April 2025 and will complete the Executive Board of VTG GmbH.
After five months of complete closure, the Riedbahn will be open again as planned from Sunday for long-distance, regional and freight trains.
In an exclusive interview with RAILMARKET NEWS, Michal Brijar, CEO of Thein Industry, presents the Czech manufacturing group plans for expansion not only in Poland but also in other European countries. And his vision of the development of the European industry is interesting not only when it comes to the railway business.
The Board of Directors has decided to separate the US location from the Swiss division as of January 1, 2025, creating its own North America division.
The Metro Project is the backbone of the public transport network in Riyadh, capable of transporting 3.6 million passengers per day.
New metro is expected to cut 56.000 cars a day and 77.000 tonnes of CO2 annually.
Starting in the summer of 2026, three Mireo Plus B battery trains will provide Regiobahn with emission-free travel on its RE 47 route for 5.5 years.
Regiorail and RAILPOOL signed a full-service rental contract for seven Alstom Traxx Universal Last Mile locomotives.
The experts met in Warsaw for the SWP Autumn Meeting 2024 to address a single burning topic: how trains will appear in the near future. The entire event included two days of professional experience, networking, and a complete focus on going forward with technology and international collaboration.
On November 16, Siemens Mobility and Bane NOR launched ERTMS on the Gjøvik Line North. This is the first time a Norwegian railway line has used ERTMS technology.
Centralny Port Komunikacyjny (CPK) unveils a visualization of Brzeziny station, one of the key points on the Warsaw-Łódź HSR line.
According to Sektor Kolejowy news, PKP Cargo is close to winning a significant contract to provide rail transport services for PGE Polska Grupa Energetyczna.
With effect from November 18, Martin Neese will take over the role of Chief Commercial Officer at VTG Group.
Around six weeks before the scheduled commissioning of the Riedbahn, Deutsche Bahn (DB) is preparing for the phase after the completion of the general overhaul.
The ship with the first four modern STS (Ship-to-Shore) cranes will become an integral part of the transshipment infrastructure.
The two companies plan to increase cross-border rail services starting in 2026, including new direct routes from Zurich to Milan, Venice, Florence, and Livorno.
Alstom and Kazakhstan Railways (KTZ) have signed a partnership agreement. The document was signed by Nurlan Sauranbayev, CEO of KTZ, and Henri Poupart Lafarge, CEO of Alstom.
The Czech company Thein Industry, which specialises in the railway sector, has published its annual report. It shows that the group has significantly improved its financial results, thanks to the acquisition of TOP Alulit and expanded activities at Lokorent Services.
DB will focus more on its core business in the coming years as part of its overall programme to modernise its infrastructure, railway operations and profitability.
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.