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Adif's rail expansion brings Valencia closer to Europe via the Mediterranean Corridor

With significant investment and ambitious plans for high-speed rail, this development promises to revolutionize transport in the Valencia Region, facilitating efficient connections between Valencia and Alicante and boosting passenger and freight transport.

Marketa Horpeniakova September 13, 2023 · 2 min read

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Contargo Combitrac will operate a new bimodal container terminal in Straubing-Sand on the upper Danube

A consortium of Contargo, SFI GmbH and the Ziegler Group will operate the new bimodal container terminal in the Danube port of Straubing-Sand near Regensburg from the second quarter of 2025.

Lubomir Cech September 13, 2023 · 1 min read

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Rail freight transit from Russia to Saudi Arabia via Iran begins

The first container train from Russia to Iran was launched via the Incheh Borun border and dispatched to Saudi Arabia.

Karel Novak September 12, 2023 · 2 min read

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Austria's waste management shift: RCG transports 200,000 tonnes by rail

The company works closely with customers to develop efficient and environmentally friendly logistics solutions. 

Marketa Horpeniakova September 12, 2023 · 2 min read

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TAC will modernise locomotives and purchase new wagons for agricultural shipments

The new agreement between the Argentinian Ministry of Transport and three agricultural business companies, Trenes Argentinos Cargas will get funding to modernise four locomotives and purchase 180 new wagons.

Lubomir Cech September 7, 2023 · 2 min read

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A new 18-million tonnes contract for PKP CARGO

PKP CARGO was announced as a winner of a tender to transport 18 million tonnes of coal and limestone for companies belonging to PGE Group over the next two and a half years.

Lubomir Cech September 7, 2023 · 1 min read

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Tino Gerschler, Baltic Port Rail: Grain freight dominates

In an exclusive interview for RAILMARKET.com NEWS, Managing Director of Baltic Port Rail Mukran GmbH Tino Gerschler highlights shifts in rail freight at the Port of Mukran, the dominance of grain shipments, considerations for hybrid locomotives, the impact of the Belt and Road initiative and the growth potential of rail hinterland traffic, while emphasising the need for greater recognition and support for the rail industry in Germany.

Karel Novak September 7, 2023 · 9 min read

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Grenada Railroad reactivates freight service

The 235-mile Grenada Railroad, which runs along the I-55 corridor from Memphis to Canton, Mississippi, is preparing to reopen after nine years of repairs and significant investment from federal, state and private sources.

Karel Novak September 6, 2023 · 2 min read

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CargoBeamer: Growth of Domodossola terminal and higher frequency of trains to Germany

Combined transport provider CargoBeamer has increased frequency on the Domodossola – Kaldenkirchen route and expanded its terminal northwest of Milan.

Lubomir Cech September 6, 2023 · 2 min read

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HŽ Cargo receives the first out of 17 modernised locomotives

Based on an agreement from May 2022, Croatian rail freight carrier HŽ Cargo received the first out of a total of 17 modernised locomotives, Class 1141, from Končar.

Lubomir Cech September 5, 2023 · 1 min read

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Hupac: Concerns over proposed rail freight cost increases amid economic uncertainty

The company argues that any price increases for rail transport could further shift freight back to the road, counteracting efforts to promote a modal shift towards greener transport methods.

Marketa Horpeniakova September 5, 2023 · 2 min read

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Norway’s second biggest freight terminal doubles capacity and becomes zero emission ready

The second largest freight terminal in Norway, the Bergen Nygårdstangen terminal, was opened after remodelling, allowing it to double its capacity and make it the first “green” terminal in Norway.

Lubomir Cech September 4, 2023 · 2 min read

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EIB grants Ukrzaliznytsia €100 million for rail freight advancements

The funds will be used to boost rail freight transport, revitalize railway facilities, and acquire key assets. 

Marketa Horpeniakova September 4, 2023 · 2 min read

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New rail freight connections in Europe at the beginning of September

At the end of the summer months, companies started announcing new connections, both in intermodal and in unit train segments.

Lubomir Cech September 4, 2023 · 2 min read

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ZSSK CARGO received two more EffiShunters 1000M from CZ LOKO

As part of the order for 20 modernised locomotives, ZSSK CARGO now has four locomotives in its fleet. One of them was manufactured in Croatia.

Lubomir Cech September 1, 2023 · 2 min read

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KfW IPEX-Bank finances EUROWAGON’s investment into 800 new intermodal wagons

The financing is structured as a Green Loan, and EUROWAGON will lease the intermodal wagons to its customers, mainly in Western Europe.

Lubomir Cech September 1, 2023 · 1 min read

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Fenniarail’s first Vectron has been produced

Fenniarail, one of few Finnish rail freight carriers, has its first Vectron locomotive produced in Siemens’s Munich-Allach facility. This locomotive is the first privately owned electric locomotive in Finland.

Lubomir Cech August 29, 2023 · 2 min read

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Rail partnership between Kazakhstan and Tajikistan to boost agricultural trade

The inaugural dispatch of an export train carrying 3,000 tonnes of flour, oilseeds, and 2,000 tonnes of consumer goods marks a new chapter in bilateral trade.

Marketa Horpeniakova August 28, 2023 · 2 min read

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The half-year results of PKP Cargo in 2023

Higher revenues and profit, less cargo transported by the biggest Polish rail freight carrier in the first half of 2023.

Lubomir Cech August 28, 2023 · 2 min read

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Collapsed bridge, washed-out tracks: How Norway battles with impacts of storm Hans

At the beginning of August, the heaviest rainfall in a quarter of a century heavily impacted Norway. Mudslides, washout-out tracks and even collapsed bridges caused some of the vital lines to close for traffic.

Lubomir Cech August 28, 2023 · 2 min read