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Czech high-cab diesel and hybrid locomotives producer has gained new customers and delivered locomotives of various types to various customers over the past few months.
The new service connects Freightliner’s operations in the UK, Netherlands, Germany and Poland.
After completing a testing period between 2019 and 2022 in Austria, the GB25RS bogies are now being subjected to extended operational tests in Poland and Germany.
Authorities expect the first set to arrive in the city within the week.
The partnership is expected to focus on projects related to automatic train protection (ATP) in South Korea, with both companies combining their experience in rail automation technologies.
Additional trains have been introduced into regional rail service in region surreounding Venice as part of an ongoing fleet renewal program.
These battery-powered tractors represent equipment previously unavailable within Ukrzaliznytsia’s fleet.
The battery-powered module is designed for freight applications, with potential configurations that include diesel or hydrogen propulsion.
The process now moves forward to the final stage of awarding the contract to CAF, pending completion of remaining formalities.
The additional locomotives will be delivered under a five-year lease agreement between the two companies.
NS intends to replace its aging double-decker fleet and accommodate anticipated passenger growth with these new trains.
With electrification ruled out, the industry continues to explore alternatives, including battery-electric and hydrogen fuel-cell locomotives.
Manufacturer also signs an agreement with Alpha Trains, its first locomotive service contract in Sweden.
This private rail freight operator in Europe, has reported a reduction in its financial losses for 2024.
A new intermodal rail service will be launched on 10 March 2025, linking Tarragona and Barcelona with Antwerp.
Freight volumes by rail grew by a fifth in the first two months of 2025.
JR East has announced plans to develop the E10 series as the successor to the E2 and E5 series Shinkansen trains for the Tohoku Shinkansen.
The funding is part of a financing platform established in 2023, bringing the company’s total available debt facilities to over EUR 480 million.
The terminal in Falköping has recorded the highest container volumes among Sweden’s rail terminals handling international trade, according to new data from Gothenburg Port.
RCG’s rail logistics operations have facilitated the movement of more than 200 ingots, totalling 10,000 tonnes of stainless steel.
Kazakhstan continues to be positioned as a transit hub, with rail infrastructure facilitating container movements between China and Europe.
The process will involve up to six units that have accumulated nearly 1.5 million kilometers in service.
A newly modernized electric locomotive at RELOC Craiova has completed performance tests, reaching an operating speed of 160 km/h.
The company will introduce Pendolino Plus trains on long-distance routes between Helsinki, Turku, and Oulu by the end of 2025.
Under this agreement, all biomass rail movements for Drax Power Station will run on HVO for the duration of 2025.
The new fleet is intended to replace older vehicles on the Aigle–Leysin (AL) and Bex–Villars–Bretaye (BVB) lines, with deliveries scheduled to begin by early 2028.
A new intermodal freight route in Lithuania is increasing the use of rail transport for cargo movement, reducing reliance on long-haul trucking.
This order follows previous agreements between the two companies, bringing the total number of Traxx locomotives ordered by CLIP Intermodal to 18.
Further details on the project’s timeline and procurement processes have not yet been disclosed.
Morocco prepares for upcoming transport demands, including those related to the co-organization of the 2030 FIFA World Cup with Spain and Portugal.
This initiative is part of a broader plan to equip the entire Class 66 fleet with ETCS, aligning with the deployment of the European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS) in the UK.
The increased frequency follows a gradual expansion of the service, which initially launched with two weekly departures.
The agreement, announced during the Salon de l’Agriculture, focuses on improving the efficiency of grain logistics while aligning with national decarbonization objectives.
The six-axle diesel-electric locomotive, part of a six-unit order, has been introduced into operations in Spain.
Talgo and CAF, Spain’s two major rolling stock manufacturers, have published their financial results for 2024, showing revenue growth and continued project execution.
Metro-North Railroad has announced plans to introduce battery-electric locomotives for its New Haven Line service to Penn Station.
The introduction of these trains means accommodation of cyclists and provide additional seating capacity on the route.
The project involves the implementation of an automated Passenger Information System (SIP) and an overhaul of telematics infrastructure.
Before re-entering service on Romania’s railway network, the unit underwent a test run and is now prepared for operation.
A total of 31 units are expected to join the fleet in the coming years.
This is the latest development of the ScrapOnTrack project.
This contract is CAF’s first rail project in Morocco.
The upgraded wagons are now available for deployment in infrastructure projects, supporting ballast handling operations with revised technical configurations.
The economic downturn in Germany and Europe continues to impact intermodal transport, with Kombiverkehr reporting a reduction in shipment volumes for 2024.
The shift from road to rail is linked to supply chain adjustments and efforts to reduce road congestion.
A new entity, Rodalies de Catalunya, will be established as a result of a bilateral infrastructure commission meeting between the Spanish Ministry of Transport and the Generalitat of Catalonia.
Intermodal freight traffic at Umeå Kombiterminal grew almost by a half in 2024
GTS Rail has launched its first steel transport service, introducing a freight operation focused on the steel industry.
First shipment of Fiat Grande Panda vehicles handled at Port of Adria.
The two companies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) outlining plans for closer cooperation to increase international rail capacity between the UK and mainland Europe.