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The initiative aims to address the European Commission's goal of increasing rail freight tonne-kilometres by 50% by 2030 and doubling them by 2050.
The Austrian mobility organization VCÖ compared which cities in the EU have the most night train connections.
This Laaers railcar is designed specifically for transporting automobiles and is expected to be operational by the end of 2024.
Traffic congestion around the Port of Antwerp is becoming a growing concern, exacerbated by ongoing roadworks and economic recovery. Lineas' LORO (Linkeroever-Rechteroever) connection presents a potential solution to these issues.
Siemens Mobility has unveiled plans for a new fleet of battery-powered trains that promise to revolutionize the future of Britain's railways.
This project aims to connect Romania more efficiently with Western Europe, promoting sustainable and efficient transport of goods.
A battle for open access routes in British passenger rail started as both Lumo and Virgin Trains apply for new routes.
The announcement was made during a visit by representatives and partners of the Environmental Alliance of Saxony-Anhalt to MuR-STAHLBAU, a subsidiary of SPITZKE.
Despite delays caused by track closures and construction setbacks, the project is advancing with significant collaborative efforts.
The agreement, valued at more than 42 million euros, includes the maintenance of the locomotives by Lineas and aims to support Infrabel's nationwide operations.
The transaction, executed between Captrain Holding Paris (SNCF) and Rail Cargo Carrier Kft., did not disclose the purchase price.
The recent natural disaster on May 25-26 2024 has caused extensive damage to the railway lines in Lori province, affecting up to 2 kilometers of track.
These changes come in the wake of the dismissal of Călin Grațian, who held dual roles as Vice President of GRAMPET Group and CEO of Train Hungary.
Four companies joined the iWagon presentation for Minister of State for Rail and HS2.
With the expansion, the terminal will cover the area of roughly the size of 45 soccer fields.
Under the contract terms, RITES will not only supply the carriages but also provide design expertise, spare parts support, and training.
This decision follows five years of procedural groundwork, coordinated efforts, and financial investments. The line should become operation in December 2027.
The MAP30 freight locomotive, a new addition to Iran's rail fleet, is designed to operate in extreme weather conditions.
Wagons will provide salt needed for electrolysis process in a green way.
This new service aims to streamline cargo movement between these regions, promising efficient and reliable delivery.
An expansion of TXL on the Swedish network.
The tender outlines that the successful bidder will not only supply the locomotives but also establish facilities for their maintenance and warranty repairs within Ukraine.
This acquisition strengthens RIVE’s position in the rail sector, aligning with its strategy to develop a major European rolling stock lessor.
A new chapter in UK rail transport is beginning as the first-ever trial to add a battery on an intercity train gets underway.
A comprehensive overview of the Ennsdorf Scrap Hub Project.
The addition is part of the company's move toward modernizing its fleet and aligns with environmental standards aimed at reducing carbon emissions.
Following the derailment of a freight train on the Sørlandsbanen line, significant repairs are in progress, with completion now projected for Sunday, 2 June.
Poland's incumbent rail freight giant struggles with decline.
An overview of the most ambitious tunnels currently built on the old continent.
Track laying has officially started on the Foynes to Limerick rail freight line, a key phase in the effort to reopen this important route, led by Iarnród Éireann.
In Azerbaijan, the rail freight sector is witnessing multiple operational changes and infrastructure improvements to adapt to increasing demand and ensure efficient cargo movement.
New intermodal rail link strengthens Serbian and Austrian freight ties.
This comes after extensive repair work following the bridge's collapse in August 2023 due to severe flooding caused by Storm Hans.
Buckland Rail seeks to expand its capabilities and services for both passenger and freight customers in the UK rail sector.
Rail Cargo Group (RCG) and Transfera d.o.o. form logistics partnership.
These units will be the first hybrid vehicles in PKP Intercity fleet.
This is the initial batch of 150 new wagons for Spanish market.
This effort under the umbrella of Malta Multi Modal is part of a broader move to optimize rail transport for better efficiency and reduced environmental impact.
ÖBB and IV NÖ advocate for more rail transport
With this addition, Progress Rail will maintain 90 GT38AC locomotives for PT KAI.
CargoBeamer has garnered €140 million from a combination of public and private investors during its recent Series B financing round.
Adif, the Spanish railway infrastructure manager, has announced significant investments to upgrade infrastructure at two key freight terminals in Andalusia.
The Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) has announced the allocation of more than $1 billion in funding from the Australian Government to improve the resilience and reliability of key sections of the 8,500-kilometre national rail network.
Following this successful transaction, Rock Rail and Infracapital plan to continue leveraging their German Regional Rail platform to channel private infrastructure capital into Germany's rolling stock market.
This facility is positioned to become a key site within the company’s maintenance network, serving the broader European rail market.
A powerful storm recently struck Veneto, Italy, causing significant disruptions to railway operations.
This project, valued at approximately €10.3 million, involves a comprehensive refresh of 74 four-car electric trains.
The Traunseetram experienced the largest increase, reaching nearly 912,000 passengers.
CRRC Dalian developed new FXN3B shunting locomotives for Beijing's major railway stations.
This rail service will connect travelers between Hamburg-Altona in the north and Lörrach in Baden-Württemberg over approximately 900 kilometers.