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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.
TransFLEX to run block trains through Germany and to Austria.
The upgraded line is due to be completed in October. It will play a key role in both freight and passenger transport on Prague's rail network.
Výzkumný Ústav Železniční, a.s. (VUZ) has confirmed a multi-year growth trend in 2023, with revenues exceeding CZK 800 million (€32 million) for the first time.
Four companies from the intermodal transport chain (TIP Group, TX Logistik, CFL multiodal and Ermewa) met at the "Truck2Rail" event in Bettembourg-Dudelange, Luxembourg, to jointly present solutions for the transport of non-craneable truck trailers by rail.
Koleje Mazowieckie, the Polish regional transport operator, has placed an order with Stadler for up to 50 state-of-the-art FLIRT electric multiple-unit trains to be used on routes from Warsaw to cities and towns in Mazovia.
Six people died and five others were injured when a train collided with a bus in southern Slovakia. The train was heading from Prague to Budapest.
Since the introduction of the Railjet connection in 2014, the number of passengers on the Vienna - Prague route has increased by about 40%.
Vossloh opens first production line for Engineered Polymer Sleepers (EPS) in Nowe Skalmierzyce, Poland.
DB Fahrwegdienste leases new Ermewa container wagons for material transport.
At the beginning of June, a complex project got a kickstart – the transport of Elron’s new electric passenger trains from the Škoda factory in the Czech Republic to its home depot in Pääsküla, Estonia.
Last week, the Management Board of PKP Cargo notified the District Public Prosecutor's Office in Warsaw of a possible criminal offence committed by persons who were members of the Management Board of PKP Cargo in 2022 - 2023.
Interest in rail transport is growing, and APM Terminals Gothenburg is predicting a record year for rail volumes.
The RAIL BUSINESS DAYS 2024 trade fair again grew year-on-year, this year's record number of visitors was 11,344.
DBhas drawn a positive balance after the first weekend of the European Championships. Rail operations were stable overall. Between Friday and Sunday, 1.2 million passengers travelled on DB's ICE and IC trains.
The Lithuanian Minister of Transport and Communications, Marius Skuodis, joined his Central European and Baltic counterparts to discuss the implementation of joint transport infrastructure projects.
The loan is part of the EIB's EUR 2 billion operation to increase the capacity of the Czech railways for freight and passenger transport.
The replacement will affect travellers on cross-border services to Belgium and the Netherlands.
The Group's sales increased by 81% year-on-year to EUR 1.382 billion.
Today is the start of the Rail Business Days in Ostrava, Czech Republic.
In a new study, SCI Verkehr shows that demand for flexible rolling stock concepts is booming in Europe and expects annual growth of around 30% between 2023 and 2028.
The event featured insights on the impact of relocations, the Trans-European Transport Network, and evolving Europe-Asia trade routes.