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The order forms part of a wider procurement for a total of 75 units.
More than 400 units, including open box wagons and container platform wagons, are scheduled to be handed over by the end of the first half of 2025.
After final testing, the upgraded train will be handed over, allowing its operator to decide the start of revenue service.
Under the terms of the agreement, Progress Rail is expected to acquire ECM4 certification, taking on maintenance tasks both in the field and at designated depots.
The funds are allocated to support ongoing work on the airport and high-speed railway infrastructure projects.
A new rail-based transshipment terminal focusing on steel products is under construction in Kędzierzyn-Koźle (Sławięcice).
Alstom Coradia Nordic units will only enter Norwegian rails in summer 2026.
Testing of digital automatic couplers (DAC) has commenced on Sweden’s heaviest freight train, the steel shuttle operating between Luleå and Borlänge.
A freight train accident at a level crossing near Belsdorf in the Börde district continues to disrupt rail traffic on the Magdeburg–Braunschweig corridor.
The first battery-powered trains in the Czech Republic have begun operating in Moravskoslezský region.
The adjustment aims to make rail freight transport more cost-effective and encourage its use on this cross-border corridor.
The service will link Gdańsk and Prague with four daily train pairs starting in mid-December 2024.
This order, valued at EUR 106 million, aims to replace older vehicles and adjust fleet capabilities for current operational needs.
With these projects, the company has now implemented its technology in over 15 countries over the past 20 years.
The service currently operates with four trains per week, equivalent to two round trips, with plans for increased frequency in 2025.
German Train Drivers’ Union claims the company is “driven unchecked into the wall”.
Freightliner has initiated its first intermodal train service linking Włosienica in Silesia with the port of Świnoujście, connecting southern Poland to Sweden via ferry.
The investment aligns with the Council of State’s objectives to promote rail as a sustainable alternative to road freight, particularly for the transport of bulk materials such as gravel.
Rail freight terminals across the network are witnessing increased volumes during the holiday season, driven by demand for sustainable transport options over greater distances.
The plan outlines potential changes that could secure over 1,000 jobs by integrating PKP CARGOTABOR into the PKP LHS structure.
-says Łukasz Boroń, CEO of CARGOUNIT in an interview, where he evaluates last five years of this rolling stock leasing company on Polish market, reveals the secrets of its success and foreshadows further growth of the company into the future.
Passengers traveling between Tallinn, Riga, and Vilnius will have a new rail option starting January 6, 2025, with two transfers.
As part of the deal, the wagons will be retrofitted with VTG’s iWagon technology, a system aimed at improving tracking capabilities and operational efficiency.
The Bush Bay rail line at Cedarville Operations in Michigan has introduced a battery-electric railcar into revenue service, a shift in the operational approach for freight movement.
The fleet includes over 220 wagon types, accommodating industries such as petrochemicals, agriculture, construction, and automotive transport.
It will function under FlexCare Operate, Alstom’s integrated operations and maintenance solution.
Canada will get new coast to coast locomotives and passenger cars.
While powered by electricity in one mode, GBRf’s new power horses will run exclusively on HVO when in combustion mode.
These arrangements reflect the company’s continued reliance on coal and steel-related freight, at a time when both coal-fired power generation and steel manufacturing in Europe are experiencing long-term decline.
The signing of the contract took place in early October, attended by representatives from ENR, Austria’s diplomatic mission in Cairo, and Plasser & Theurer.
Among its membership are multinational companies such as ERMEWA, reflecting a diverse representation within the railway industry.
The procurement, valued at approximately €520 million, will be entirely financed by Île-de-France Mobilités.
The company, which manages logistics for various industries, transported 50 million tons of goods this year, representing a 20% increase compared to 2023.
Železničná spoločnosť Slovensko (ZSSK) has begun integrating new Siemens Vectron locomotives into its operations, with the first units recently unveiled at the Bratislava main depot.
The Ontario government has revealed the exterior design of the new trainsets that will operate the Northlander service between Timmins and Toronto.
The contract includes a mix of electric, battery-electric, and bi-mode class 80X models, totalling 70 rail cars, to be manufactured in County Durham.
With a team of ten employees, Red Deer Railway serves customers in the energy industry.
The company will continue providing direct rail connections to major European seaports, maintaining stable barge services while incorporating additional features to meet operational demands.
Vietnam’s National Assembly has approved the investment policy for a high-speed railway line connecting Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.
This infrastructure is part of the broader Križevci–Koprivnica–state border project, which includes reconstructing existing tracks and building a second track to increase capacity and connectivity.
Amtrak has announced that it achieved its highest-ever ridership in fiscal year 2024, welcoming 32.8 million passengers—a 15% increase over the previous year. The company also reported ticket revenue of $2.5 billion, marking a 9% rise compared to fiscal year 2023.
These six-axle locomotives are capable of operating on both Iberian and UIC gauges. Delivery is scheduled for the first half of 2026.
The funds will be used to purchase rolling stock, maintenance facilities, and cover operational costs during the company’s first five months of activity.
This follows the enactment of the Passenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) Act 2024.
As planned, the first out of three locomotives rolled out at the beginning of December 2024.
This order represents the largest procurement of wagons featuring VTG’s iWagon technology since its introduction in Spring 2024.
This initiative revives locomotives that are over 40 years old and extends their operational lifespan, contributing to more efficient and sustainable rail operations.
The shipping giant forms a joint venture with City of Hamburg.
The current contract signifies a continued partnership, with NYMWAG producing wagons tailored to ERMEWA's specifications.
The Kazakhstan-China terminal in Xi'an has dispatched its 300th container train along the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR) this year.