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The technology, aimed at high-speed freight transport with zero environmental impact, will be tested on the Bologna San Donato line without disrupting existing rail operations.
Under the agreement, Lineas will focus on its core role as a traction provider while Hupac will operate and manage the intermodal service.
Alstom has signed two major contracts with OnTrain sp. z o.o. to supply a total of 40 third-generation Traxx Universal multi-system locomotives, with an option for a further 20 additional units.
The project aims to provide a seamless transition from the existing TVM 430 system without disruption to the 24/7 operation of the tunnel.
New route strengthens economic and tourist links between Czech Republic and Poland.
The project aims to increase rail freight capacity and improve connectivity between eastern and western regions.
The project includes major infrastructure upgrades and will initially operate three days a week.
The collaboration covers a wide range of services for passenger and freight infrastructure projects.
The €12.7 million investment will improve the transport of construction materials such as dolomite, granite gravel, and metals.
Approved for operation in France, Belgium, and Luxembourg, the DE 18 SmartHybrid is Europe's first diesel-battery hybrid locomotive in the universal centre-cab segment, paving the way for a fossil-free future.
The project represents the largest contract for Ferrovial's UK Construction business in over two decades.
Adif will co-finance 50% of the La Pasiega terminal and provide technical support, while the regional government will oversee the project's design and construction.
This critical upgrade will modernize the historic line, which has been in service since 1981.
With a total investment of €85.91 million, the initiative will improve logistical capabilities for freight and passenger transport.
These high-tech auscultator trains are essential for monitoring and maintaining Spain's 15,500 km railway network.
LTG Cargo has delivered over 600 tonnes of new rails on Euro-gauge at Šeštokai.
When it opens in 2030, the tunnel will enable passengers to travel between Vienna and Graz in less than two hours.
The Hafeet Rail Link will improve connectivity between ports, manufacturing hubs and key markets while supporting the sustainability and carbon neutrality goals of both nations.
The service, initially offering two weekly round trips, aims to strengthen intermodal logistics between Northern and Southern Italy.
Vehicles, including 100% electric Vaia Car locomotives and CVS Ferrari cranes, improve operational efficiency while reducing CO2 emissions.
Starting January 2025, the Czech rail network will operate exclusively under ETCS across 622 kilometers of key corridors.
The deal strengthens a 12-year collaboration, with DRS transporting over 12,000 containers monthly across key UK routes.
The tool will use predictive analytics to monitor the condition of wheelsets, enabling operators to address any potential faults before they lead to costly disruption or safety risks.
The new service brings the total number of weekly rail connections between Le Havre and Lyon to nine, complementing Naviland Cargo's existing services.
The initiative ensures the smooth transport of passengers and goods by using locomotives equipped with snow ploughs, maintaining track gauges and using heaters on high-speed lines to prevent freezing.
Partnership includes real-time locomotive monitoring, predictive maintenance and customized training programmes.
Integrated with high-speed camera bridges, the AI system analyzes wagon conditions, identifies defects and records important data such as tare weight and brake status within seconds.
The project aims to keep the railway safe and efficient by tackling the challenges posed by the 500 billion leaves that fall on the tracks each year.
The initiative incentivises the use of rail freight for container transport, increasing the share of rail from 21% to over 30% at DP World Southampton.
Construction is scheduled to begin in December 2024 and continue until 2031, making it the largest tender in the history of the Railway Administration.
Equipped with advanced pneumatic braking systems and lightweight steel structures, the wagons are designed to improve transport efficiency while increasing capacity for commercial freight.
The aim of this strategic infrastructure project is the improvement of Moldova's connectivity to European and international transport networks.
Offering efficient border crossings and reduced freight risks, this service aims to expand intermodal capacity across growing North American markets.
The tour, which will stop at four stations in Germany, will showcase two iconic Coca-Cola Christmas trucks transported by rail in a climate-friendly way.
The investment focuses on two major projects: stabilizing a 7-kilometer slope in Almargen, Malaga, and adapting the gauge of 21 tunnels to accommodate larger freight dimensions.
Often compared to San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge, this iconic line designed by Gustave Eiffel will once again connect rural departments and improve access to Lozère and Cantal.
The partnership will focus on providing integrated software and hardware solutions, including passenger information and CCTV systems.
Using sustainable single wagonload and block train systems, Knauf transports various types of gypsum, including titanium, FGD, and citric acid gypsum.
This substantial funding will support critical construction segments in each country and advance Rail Baltica’s goal of a unified rail network.
The cars, destined for the Baltic market, were transported by a 22-car train over a distance of 1,000 km without the need for transshipment, completing the journey in just 50 hours.
Hexafret will focus on developing rail freight services in France and abroad, while Technis will provide specialized locomotive maintenance to optimize fleet performance.
Modernization project includes installation of interlocking systems with ETCS Level 1 Full Supervision to improve communication between track and train.
The transaction, initiated through a competitive two-stage tender process that began in June, now awaits approval from the Competition Authority before being finalized.
ADY outlined its goal of achieving a carbon-neutral rail network by 2030 and formalized a new partnership with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to support the decarbonization effort.
The service, which offers one to two round trips per week, has a transit time of 24 hours and a capacity of 76 TEU per train.
The project, set for completion by 2028, will enable speeds of up to 320 km/h along the 245-kilometer route, significantly reducing travel time between the two major cities.
The major overhaul, covering 1,500 kilometers of track, aims to improve the reliability and efficiency of Germany's rail infrastructure.
By 2027, the new Hochrhein-Bodensee-Express will cut journey times to just 2 hours and 20 minutes between Basel and St. Gallen.
Wiscart brings a wealth of experience from his previous role as CEO of Arabelle Solutions within the EDF Group.
Organized by a group specializing in horror events, the haunted bullet train ride transported around 40 passengers from Tokyo to Osaka amidst a staged zombie outbreak.