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At the end of March 2025, several European rail freight operators introduced new locomotives into regular operations, broadening their current rolling stock.
The first two out of nine units have been dispatched.
Both railway operators expect the agreements to contribute to regional connectivity and integrated rail logistics between the two neighboring countries.
Slovakian national passenger rail operator, ZSSK, plans significant fleet renewal.
This step initiates preparations ahead of scheduled operations beginning on 29 June this year.
Spanish rail operator Renfe has released updated figures on graffiti removal efforts on its rolling stock.
Spain’s infrastructure manager has initiated a project to install a gauge changer for freight operations at Irun station.
Under the arrangement, Railcare will transport about 72,000 sleepers in total, with two main distribution points identified for this phase.
The new logistics model involves direct loading of prefabricated concrete products onto freight trains at Baraclit’s production site in Tuscany.
The initiative directly supports Tata Steel's ongoing transition from traditional iron and steelmaking methods to electric arc furnace production.
The agreement involves servicing 75 passenger coaches and 12 RC6 locomotives at maintenance depots located in Luleå and Stockholm.
This is Cargo Wagon’s latest cooperation within the Polish market.
The wagons will be deployed on Be Modal's forthcoming rail connection linking Rennes with Vénissieux.
The logistics hub at Villach-Fürnitz, already identified as central in the Austrian government's infrastructure strategy, will be further developed through agreed-upon investments outlined in ÖBB’s infrastructure plan.
The EF-9K locomotives, named as such for their power rating of 9000 HP, are being built locally at the Dahod manufacturing facility, following an agreement with Siemens as the technological partner.
The TGV INOUI represents a continuation of Alstom’s Avelia platform, which supports operating speeds between 200 km/h and 350 km/h.
The Turbostar refurbishment is expected to be completed by 2028, with a similar program for the Voyager fleet beginning later this year.
The locomotives incorporate a combination of battery power and diesel engines.
The agreement covers approximately 200 kilometers of high-speed infrastructure, focusing primarily on track laying and the electrification system, including catenary installations.
The terminal is expected to provide intermodal services for industries such as automotive manufacturing and retail distribution.
The initiative, introduced at Sentul Station, involves private sector participation in the provision of rolling stock for rail freight operations.
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.