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Europorte, active in rail freight and railway infrastructure management in France, has acquired a significant share in a firm specializing in railway installation maintenance and construction.
The 4-axle electric locomotives with a last-mile shunting module from Bydgoszcz are leased to more operators.
PKP Intercity has finalised a contract with Newag SA to acquire 46 new electric locomotives.
Frankfurt-based logistics company Kombiverkehr KG is set to launch new train services to and from Sweden, commencing January 2024.
Stadler's EURO9000, a new generation 6-axle hybrid locomotive, has recently received type approval for operation in Belgium and the Netherlands.
A fully loaded ore train, travelling from Kiruna to Narvik, derailed near Vassijaure station, close to the Norwegian border, on the evening of December 17th.
The Great British Railways Transition Team (GBRTT) has announced a government-set target for a minimum of 75% growth in rail freight by 2050.
The first stage of Tren Maya commenced operations in mid-December 2023.
This development should enhance the efficiency of grain transportation across different rail systems.
As published in the Official Journal of the European Union, DB Fernverkehr is looking for new high-speed rolling stock with trials planned for 2031.
EIB Global, the development finance arm of the European Investment Bank, has signed a €41.2 million loan agreement with the Moldovan government to rehabilitate railway infrastructure.
Akiem is establishing a new locomotive workshop in Borlänge, Sweden, in collaboration with Train Alliance, and is advancing a rolling stock maintenance centre in Ostricourt, France.
The 2022 French Railway Market Report presents a comprehensive analysis of the year's developments in France's railway sector.
One topic in the freight railway world is eluding the efforts to shift more freight to rail: sidings. Their neglect led to the loss of much traffic in many countries. Austria is showing how it can be done differently.
The contract aims to enhance the quality, reliability, safety, and efficiency of these locomotives over a three-year period.
The Intermodal Terminal of Nelt in Kruševac has begun its operations, with the first route through Budapest to various destinations within the European Union.
With the existing fleet, the total number of PESA Gama locomotives with a last-mile shunting module will reach 40 by the end of 2024.
Canadian National Railway (CN) has finalised an agreement to acquire Iowa Northern Railway (IANR), integrating it into CN's existing U.S. rail network.
Adif has announced the commencement of a 6.7 million euro infrastructure renewal at the La Negrilla freight terminal in Seville.
Renfe, the Spanish national railway company, has announced that its freight division, Renfe Mercancías, will not be dissolved and will remain part of the group's companies.
The platforms are destined for various customers in Northern Europe.
The growth ambitions of the newly-established European branch are taking shape.
The Swiss operator will use the locomotives for end-to-end solutions of its owner, retail company Coop.
The rolling stock manufacturer is the first Ukrainian company to fulfil the requirements of the relevant technical specifications of interoperability (TSI) operating in EU countries.
RIVE Private Investment, an independent European investment firm, has finalised a financial deal specifically aimed at acquiring state-of-the-art locomotives.
The agreement also includes ongoing maintenance responsibilities in the years following the overhaul.
The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the FS Group have finalized an agreement in Rome for a 500 million euro green bond. This bond will fund the acquisition of 102 new electric trains for regional services in the Italian regions of Campania and Lazio.
On 11.12.2023, shortly before 9 am, a fully loaded grain train heading to the port of Rijeka in Croatia collided with an infrastructure maintenance vehicle. No injuries were reported.
An exclusive Railmarket interview with Klaus-Peter Langenkamp, Partner at the law firm TIGGES Rechtsanwälte, focusing on the railway industry.
The project, completed in just two weeks, involved a specially configured train comprising 23 platforms.
In an exclusive interview, Willem Goosen, the CEO of European Loc Pool, shared the vision and future plans of his company with Railmarket News.
The successful Central European locomotives leasing company CARGOUNIT has added two more customers, each leasing two new Vectron locomotives.
During November and early December 2023, several new transports and expansions of existing routes were announced. Here is the summary:
Moroccan Office National des Chemins de Fer (ONCF) has announced a renewal plan for the passenger rail fleet, including 18 high-speed trains.
During the Rail Live event in Madrid, CPK signed an agreement with Adif aiming to enhance the development of Poland's high-speed railway network.
In 2023, Amazon enhanced its railway transportation in Europe, utilising over 100 rail routes.
In collaboration with Mitsubishi Corporation, Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles (CAF) will deliver 7 Electric Multiple Units (EMUs) to its railway system.
Union Pacific Railroad will launch a new intermodal terminal in Phoenix's central area.
Romanian Authority for Railway Reform (Autoritatea pentru Reforma Feroviara – ARF) received Alstom's first out of 37 electric units.
After two decades of construction and an investment of 4 billion euros, Spain has completed one of its most extensive and intricate engineering projects: the Pajares tunnel.
Linia Hutnicza Szerokotorowa (LHS) has recently inaugurated its new transhipment terminal.
As the holiday season approaches, North American railways are decking their trains with festive decorations to infuse the Christmas spirit into daily commutes and special events.
CRRC has recently completed a new batch of diesel locomotives for use in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
Since entering the Spanish high-speed rail market at the end of November 2022, the company has moved over 5 million passengers.
Locomotives will help with material transportation for the East Coast Rail Link.
Ministers of Transport and Communications of North Macedonia and Serbia have signed a memorandum in Belgrade.
The Portuguese passenger rail operator has finalised its agreement with Alstom to procure 117 new EMUs.
Opting for modernisation over purchasing new units, BLS is transforming its fleet in its Bönigen workshop, readying it for the next two decades.
With new Alpha Trains Vectrons, Hector Rail will have more locomotives for Sweden, Norway, and the Scandinavian corridor.
The last batch of 19 intermodal wagons was delivered to the Polish freight rail carrier on 23 November 2023.