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The six-day railway strike organised by GDL in Germany did not affect private operators' schedules, DIE GÜTERBAHNEN report.
Everyone in the railway industry talks about the need for digitalization. At Railmarket News, we have met with three experts from A1 Digital, a company offering a specific digital solution for freight wagon owners, to talk about IoT, AI and machine learning in praxis.
The beginning of this year marked several new leases and a purchase order of new electric locomotives in Europe.
Danish State Railways (DSB) has introduced the first unit of its new Talgo 230 intercity trains, aimed at improving its long-distance rail services.
The company has evolved from Ferrotramviaria SpA, marking a new direction in the rail freight industry.
High-speed rail travel powered by hydrogen – that is the aim of a newly formed consortium.
Direct Rail Services is retiring its Class 37 locomotives, offering them for sale via tender.
The supplies of braking systems developed and designed in India will span for a period of 11 years.
The project aims to provide a luxurious train travel experience across Vietnam.
For CPKC, this is the third significant deal in intermodal recently.
The Italian railway operator Ferrovie della Calabria (FdC) has placed an order for three additional narrow-gauge hydrogen trains with Stadler.
After a year of operation in the Estonian rail freight market, LDZ Cargo is set to increase its domestic freight transport volumes in Estonia in 2024.
Throughout 2023, Ukrzaliznytsia, the national railway company of Ukraine, transported a total of 148.4 million tons of cargo across all types of connections.
European Loc Pool (ELP), a provider of locomotive leasing services, has recently announced the acquisition of 10 new Euro9000 locomotives.
The intermodal transportation company for non-craneable sem-trailers will expand its fleet by 40 new wagons.
The deal is strengthening business ties between one of the biggest wagons leasing companies and one of the largest construction companies.
This contract includes both three-car and five-car train sets, split 50/50.
The Global Rail Solutions train crash caused traffic disruption on the Craiova – Caracal route.
Trenitalia and SŽ Potniški promet (SŽ PP) have signed a preliminary agreement to establish a direct train service between Milan and Ljubljana.
The Grand Est Region has initiated the acquisition and modernization of approximately 200 regional express trains (TERs) in its territory, involving a total investment of nearly €1.2 billion. This financial effort includes €190 million funded by the Crédit Agricole Group.
This development is a part of Romania's ongoing efforts to enhance its railway infrastructure and services.
Under the leadership of Raül Blanco, the railway company is undergoing a transformative reorganization as part of its 2028 Strategic Plan.
Take an inside look into the world of European freight wagon rentals in an exclusive interview of Railmarket News with the CEO of GATX Rail Europe, one of the major players in the industry, which, as a corporation, is celebrating 125 years of existence in 2024.
Rail Logistics Europe (RLE), a key segment of the SNCF Group, is set for a major reorganization as it heads into a significant transition phase in 2024.
Argentina has inaugurated a new solar-powered train service in Jujuy province. The service began with a 20 km journey through the Quebrada de Humahuaca, and is set to operate fully between February and March 2024.
California's High-Speed Rail Authority has advanced in the state's high-speed rail project following a federal investment of approximately $3.1 billion. The Authority recently released a shortlist of potential suppliers for the procurement of new electrified high-speed trainsets.
The foundation, alongside other partners, has invested in a facility near the Ukraine-Hungary border.
ADM is the newest customer for the freight wagons leasing company.
The 'Rail Connected' program focuses on improving data sharing among carriers, rail operators, and terminals.
Norfolk Southern Corporation collaborated with 62 customers in 2023, with a collective investment of $3.1 billion, to establish of various industrial facilities and expansions.
Only one week after the new year started, many European intermodal operators announce new or enhanced connections.
One of Innofreight’s solutions, the WireStanchions system, enables double the load of wire coils on railways.
The Tanzania Railway Corporation (TRC) announced the arrival of three electric locomotives and 27 passenger coaches at the Port of Dar es Salaam.
Olavion has announced its decision to expand its six-axle locomotive fleet.
Ambrogio Intermodal has announced an investment in intermodal equipment, which will be supplied by German Kässbohrer.
This development follows GMXT's decision to acquire equity interests in CGR, previously held by SEACOR Holdings.
In its centennial year, the Vigezzina-Centovalli Railway will see the delivery of eight new multiple units.
The new order builds upon a partnership with Stadler established in 2018.
The railway services in Norway and Sweden are facing significant disruptions due to extreme cold weather conditions, with temperatures plunging below minus 35 degrees, and in some areas, even reaching minus 43 degrees.
Drax, the leading UK renewable electricity generator, has completed its investment in 30 new rail wagons, with the delivery of the final wagon to its North Yorkshire power station.
PKP Intercity will modernise an additional 45 wagons to the COMBO standard.
By the end of 2026, you will be able to reach Rome and Milan from Munich and Monaco by Frecciarossa 1000 trains, Trenitalia and DB say.
Real Rail Sweden AB has acquired all shares in the train operator Tågfrakt Produktion Sverige AB.
The manufacturer will deliver at least 20 more EffiShunters 1000 to Sweden.
In the third quarter of 2023, Spain's high-speed rail services witnessed a surge in passenger numbers, reaching an all-time high with over 8.4 million travellers.
FGC will introduce four new EMUs into Lleida – Manresa service at the end of 2025.
The latest delivery includes two TransMontana locomotives for DB Cargo Romania.
Green Cargo has announced the extension of its maintenance contract with Euromaint for an additional five years.
With only a few days left in 2023, companies are still announcing new deals of sales and leases.
A strategic partnership has been established to create railway services connecting Abu Dhabi City and the Al Dhannah region in the east of the UAE, close to the Kuwaiti border.