Technology & Innovation

High-tech films in the fast lane: Where is the journey going in the field of train wrapping?

It's not just in the field of digitalization and rail technology that new perspectives and exciting possibilities are opening up. The topic of WRAPPING for the outside and inside of trains is also bringing new approaches and reliable solutions in the field of train wrapping to the track. The innovation of the film is setting strong trends in terms of flexibility, robustness, durability and design options - brand legal, media-effective and almost indestructible.

February 19, 2025 · 4 min read

Business

VINCI will renovate 675 km of track on the French rail network

This contract will take 5 years and was awarded 118 million euros.

July 8, 2022 · 1 min read

Business

123.5 million euros investment for Port of Castellón to build new southern access

A 30-month tender has been issued for the execution of the platform works for the first section of this new rail access to the Port, which is 4.69 km long.

July 7, 2022 · 2 min read

Technology & Innovation

Modular scalable energy storage: solution where battery operation is uneconomical or not possible for technical reasons

The DLR Institute of Vehicle Concepts and the DLR Institute of Networked Energy Systems are working together with Stadler Germany to develop a battery system for passenger trains in the MOSENAS cooperation project. The battery systems can be specifically adapted to vehicle cycles, operating times, and existing charging infrastructure. This also optimizes the expected service life of the battery systems.

July 4, 2022 · 3 min read

Rolling Stock

Alstom has finished transfer of V300 ZEFIRO very high-speed train to Hitachi Rail

Completing this transaction with Hitachi Rail was required by the European Commission about the acquisition of Bombardier Transportation.

July 4, 2022 · 1 min read

Technology & Innovation

Digital live monitoring of high-speed train wheels

Hitachi Rail is installing its cutting-edge live monitoring solution across Great Western Railway’s high-speed fleet of 93 intercity trains.

June 29, 2022 · 2 min read

Rolling Stock

Totally integrated low-floor (TINA) trams will arrive to Rostock, Germany.

The first of a total of 28 trams of this type are expected to be operated in this city in 2025. Trams are made by Swiss rail vehicle manufacturer Stadler and were ordered by Rostocker Strassenbahn AG (RSAG)

June 29, 2022 · 3 min read

Business

ADY Container launches a new service connecting Batumi to Europe

This new connection join China and Europe via Middle Corridor.

June 23, 2022 · 1 min read

Rolling Stock

Alstom: 20 new locomotives for GTS Rail. The first locomotives will be delivered at the beginning of 2024.

Alstom has signed an agreement with GTS Rail, a Bari-based company that operates in intermodal rail freight transport, for the supply of 20 Traxx DC3 electric locomotives, named E.494 in Italy.

June 21, 2022 · 2 min read

Business

Swedish Green Cargo: heavy investment in intermodal traffic to double its existing volume

Finances will create the conditions for a freight volume growth of 2 million tonnes, which corresponds to 10% of Green Cargo's total transport volume at present.

June 17, 2022 · 3 min read

Business

LTG Cargo Ukraine reopens business in Ukraine

This decision follows a significant increase in demand from Ukrainian businesses. This demand concerns the transport of grain and other products outside the country.

June 15, 2022 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

The Netherlands: Last year more rail freight compared to 2020

The number of containers transported by rail rose as well.

June 13, 2022 · 3 min read

Business

ÖBB and ČD were to make a secret treaty against RegioJet

European Commission accused both companies of breaching anti-monopoly rules.

June 11, 2022 · 2 min read

Business

European Commission has approved Alstom's acquisition of Bombardier

The approval is conditional on full compliance with a commitments package offered by Alstom.

June 8, 2022 · 1 min read

Business

The largest contract in Swiss rail history: 510 FLIRT trains from Stadler

In an initial call-off order, Stadler will deliver 286 vehicles, representing an order volume of around two billion Swiss francs.

June 3, 2022 · 2 min read

Passenger Rail

European rail traffic still under 2019 figures

Freight volumes were down by almost -10% in March 2022 (compared to March 2019)

June 2, 2022 · 3 min read

Technology & Innovation

Alstom was awarded as Green Champion

The firm is one of nine organizations showcased by Agoria, the Belgian federation of technology companies.

May 31, 2022 · 2 min read

Rolling Stock

Dostyk terminal doubles its transshipment capacity

At the Dostyk station (border of Kazakhstan and China) the second stage of the multifunctional freight terminal has been put into operation.

May 27, 2022 · 6 min read

Rolling Stock

Ambrogio Intermodal started construction work on its new intermodal terminal in Domegliara

This facility in Verona Provinence is strategically located on the Brenner route.

May 26, 2022 · 2 min read

Business

Middle East Rail 2022: New business for European companies

Etihad Rail signed three MoU with Spain and UK operators during the second day of this one of the biggest events.

May 23, 2022 · 3 min read

Rolling Stock

Alstom wins contract of Tel Aviv’s Green light rail systems

Commute times are expected to be reduced by 14% on average.

May 22, 2022 · 3 min read

Rolling Stock

First international ‘SWISS Air Rail’ route

SWISS customers can take advantage of the first-ever international rail/air connection in the form of a new train service between Munich Hauptbahnhof and Zurich Airport.

May 17, 2022 · 3 min read

Rolling Stock

Improving railway infrastructure for freight traffic in Spain for 9 million euros

The extension of sidings in various stations will allow boost freight transport by rail at the national and international levels.

May 13, 2022 · 2 min read

Business

Stadler Rail sharholders approve dividend of CHF 0.90

The shareholders have also confirmed the position of Peter Spuhler as Chairman of the Board of Directors.

May 9, 2022 · 1 min read