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Freight Rail

MEDWAY grows in Italy, leases six more locomotives from Akiem

Akiem is leasing six DC Traxx locomotives to the strong-growing intermodal operator.

Lubomir Cech 07/11/2023 · 1 min read

Freight Rail

SBB Cargo invests CHF 12 million to upgrade its Chiasso facility

The plant combines advanced technology and efficient processing to speed up maintenance, reduce downtime, and improve vehicle availability.

Marketa Horpeniakova 07/11/2023 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

France: Calais' Mollien bridge rebuilt to improve rail freight

The replacement, which includes a new steel deck, is a key step in modernizing Calais' rail infrastructure and supporting sustainable freight.

Marketa Horpeniakova 06/11/2023 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

Hungary's grain finds its way to Egypt and Tunisia via RCH's rail network

In cooperation with Croatia's HŽ Cargo, RCH has already transported 14,000 tonnes of grain, mainly wheat and barley, to Egypt and Tunisia via the port of Rijeka.

Marketa Horpeniakova 03/11/2023 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

Wabtec presents the first battery FLXdrive locomotive for Roy Hill

The heavy-haul freight locomotive will operate with iron ore trains in Pilbara, Western Australia.

Lubomir Cech 03/11/2023 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

Market shares of the freight rail carriers in Italy

In its recent business plan update, Rete Ferroviaria Italiana (RFI) published its update on the market shares of rail freight operators in Italy.

Lubomir Cech 03/11/2023 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

Iberian gauge pocket wagons spotted in Spain

Pocket wagons from the Spanish manufacturer foreshadow the start of the long-expected start of railway highways.

Lubomir Cech 02/11/2023 · 1 min read

Freight Rail

U.S. Steel uses battery-powered locomotives to cut emissions

These locomotives are expected to significantly reduce airborne particulate emissions equivalent to 7,000 gasoline-powered vehicles.

Marketa Horpeniakova 02/11/2023 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

New rail freight traffic in Europe, Asia, Australia and North America in October 2023

Railmarket News is constantly monitoring the news of the rail market to bring you comprehensive overviews of new contracts and connections. Here are the latest news from the past month.

Lubomir Cech 02/11/2023 · 4 min read

Freight Rail

Dostyk: freight from China +17%

In the first 9 months of this year, the turnover of goods through the Dostyk-Alashankou (PRC) crossing increased by 17% compared to the same period last year and amounted to 11.8 million tonnes. Imports amounted to 3.3 million tonnes (+4%) and exports to 8.5 million tonnes (+24%).

Karel Novak 01/11/2023 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

Operail cost cuts risk Estonia's rail capacity

Railway company Operail has cut operating costs as much as possible, but continued to operate at a loss in the third quarter.

Karel Novak 01/11/2023 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

Freightliner PL strengthens its fleet with Vectrons and Class 66 locomotives

Poland’s rail freight operator is expanding its fleet with leased electric and relocated diesel locomotives.

Lubomir Cech 30/10/2023 · 1 min read

Freight Rail

Moldova plans to purchase up to 30 shunting locomotives and over 4,000 freight wagons

During the Rail Days 2023 event, Calea Ferată din Moldova (CFM), the Moldovan state rail operator, announced planned investment in new rolling stock.

Lubomir Cech 30/10/2023 · 1 min read

Freight Rail

GB Railfreight's IoT system reduces brake failure incidents

This technology enables battery-powered sensors to provide train drivers and control centers with real-time status and out-of-tolerance alerts during pre-checks.

Marketa Horpeniakova 28/10/2023 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

DB Cargo will buy new wagons for renewed contract with K+S

The contract was renewed ahead of schedule, and in the ten-year duration, DB Cargo will move 70 million tonnes of potash for the mining company.

Lubomir Cech 27/10/2023 · 1 min read

Freight Rail

Nexrail’s Vossloh RS DE18 locomotives in German: Who are the lessees?

Based on a contract signed in December 2022, Nexrail will start getting its 40 DE18 locomotives for the German market. Railmarket News brings you the news of who will lease them.

Lubomir Cech 27/10/2023 · 1 min read

Freight Rail

UIRR: CountEmissionEU regulation must be mandatory to be effective

UIRR position paper acknowledges the merits of the proposal but urges that it be made mandatory for all transport chains in order to have a real impact on reducing emissions.

Marketa Horpeniakova 26/10/2023 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

Colas Rail UK and G-Volution partner to decarbonize locomotive operations

The collaboration involves the integration of solid oxide fuel cells (SOFC) powered by low-carbon Bio Liquefied Petroleum Gas (Bio-LPG) to supply auxiliary power for locomotives.

Marketa Horpeniakova 25/10/2023 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

Operail transitions to an exclusive private fleet for freight transport

Nothing changes for clients using Operail wagons for domestic use in Estonia, however, there is a change for international transport.

Lubomir Cech 25/10/2023 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

Girteka and CargoBeamer reach 20,000th intermodal transport milestone

This achievement demonstrates the growing popularity of intermodal transport as a more sustainable and efficient way of moving goods.

Marketa Horpeniakova 25/10/2023 · 2 min read