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With renewed mandates for its leadership team, the association aims to tackle pressing issues in the European railway sector, including decarbonization, interoperability, and regulatory harmonization.
The order intake reflects a 21.9% decrease year-on-year, aligning with the ongoing shift in the company's portfolio and external conditions.
The framework agreement builds on the existing fleet of 75 units of the 742.7 series and represents a continuation of ČD Cargo's modernization strategy for its fleet.
Hamburg-Berlin railway route to undergo general renovation, diversion concept raises questions.
This delivery marks an operational step for the railway motorway project connecting Algeciras in the south and Zaragoza in the north of Spain.
Luxembourg-based Tanklux, specializing in petroleum product storage, has shifted its transport operations from waterways to rail in coordination with its partners.
This collaboration addresses logistics requirements in the evolving energy sector while supporting more sustainable freight transport practices.
As part of its restructuring, the group has initiated a transformation program aimed at standardizing processes across its markets.
The agreement, valid until 2028, secures the annual transport of approximately 10 million tonnes of raw materials and finished steel products.
Flytoget has started interior refurbishment project for its fleet of Class 71 trains, extending their operational lifespan and improve their overall reliability.
Transfesa expands standard gauge services through the Pertús Tunnel
This development focuses on utilizing rail freight to reduce the environmental impact associated with heavy truck traffic.
The publicly owned company seeks to modernize its operations across the north of England, replacing older units and aligning with evolving technological and environmental standards.
Passenger numbers on the reopened Northumberland Line have exceeded 50,000 during the first month of service.
After the first diesel and electric multiple 227M unit, this one has a designation 228M.
The acquisition was finalized on January 15, 2025, opening expansion opportunities for Swietelsky’s portfolio in the UK.
Once completed, the site is expected to produce one-third of Alstom's bogie frames globally.
These locomotives are designated for shunting and hauling duties within the Čierna nad Tisou transshipment hub and the adjacent Dobrá terminal.
The locomotive, manufactured at Stadler’s Valencia plant, will undergo various trials as part of its preparation before entering service in the United Kingdom.
The project is valued at €122.4 million, with funding sourced from the European Union's Recovery and Resilience Plan and the Operational Programme Slovakia.
This agreement outlines the responsibilities of both entities in the procurement, operation, and management of railway vehicles for the region of Schleswig-Holstein, between Hamburg and Denmark.
The acquisition starts a broader strategy to streamline SBB Cargo’s rolling stock, reducing the number of different wagon types in operation.
This supply is part of an intergovernmental agreement aimed at addressing Ukraine’s infrastructure needs for 2025.
The group is preparing an order for 12 high-speed trains, worth an estimated €595 million, as part of its effort to introduce competition on services between London and mainland Europe.
New investor brings new opportunities for growth and service expansion.
It will be used for transport of limestone, soda and glaze within Poland.
Since mid-November 2024, the collaboration has shifted a significant portion of transport activity from road to rail, aimed at optimizing logistics efficiency and reducing environmental impact.
The Stockholm suburban railway, Roslagsbanan, will extend its network from the current terminus at Stockholm Östra to T-Centralen, the city’s central transportation hub.
Designed for volume optimization and lightweight performance, this Innofreight system enables a 45% increase in payload compared to conventional transport methods.
The Lithuanian rail freight company LTG Cargo, part of the LTG Group, has begun registering its wagons in the European Vehicle Register (EVR), moving its operations further away from systems managed by the Moscow-based Railway Transport Council (GTT).
The modernization and electrification of the 18.71-kilometer Vinkovci–Vukovar railway line in Croatia has been completed.
Adif initiates project for standard gauge connection to Zaragoza Plaza logistics platform
The Milan–Paris route's reinstatement is expected to play a role in restoring connections disrupted by the tunnel's closure.
Both appointments follow a multi-stage selection process conducted under the Staffing Act.
Twelve European industry and transport associations have issued a joint letter advocating for comprehensive changes to the Railway Infrastructure Capacity Management Regulation.
The first high-capacity train manufactured by Alstom in Barcelona for the Rodalies network has entered the testing phase, with certification expected to conclude this year.
He succeeds Katarzyna Halwa, who continues to work within Siemens Sp. z o.o.
This financing brings the total capital raised under the Growth Facility to €570 million.
These services on the Polish German corridor began on January 8, 2025.
For wagon operators, keeping fleets safe and efficient means staying ahead of potential damage caused by impacts and vibrations during coupling, loading, and transit.
While locomotives should serve partially electrified routes, trainsets are aimed at national long-distance connection.
Ottawa’s O-Train Lines 2 and 4 begin phased service rollout with weekday operations.
The locomotives are intended to support maintenance activities while reducing diesel emissions, particularly in confined tunnel spaces.
The connection will operate three times a week in each direction.
This purchase brings the total number of electric locomotives in LocoItalia's fleet to eight.
HHLA Project Logistics has coordinated its first rail wagon transshipment operation at the Port of Hamburg, overseeing the transfer of six railcars and their bogies from maritime transport to rail.
The reliance on diesel traction has increased as electric locomotives face operational challenges caused by damage to the power grid.
PKP Polskie Linie Kolejowe has announced a tender for the modernization of the Białystok–Ełk railway section, part of the Rail Baltica corridor.
Wagons are aimed for hot steel billets transport at the Cardiff facility.
České dráhy anticipates that additional battery-equipped variants are planned for the coming years, opening further options for regional services.