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Valencia's Port of Sagunto progresses with inner rail network construction

The project, estimated at €17.5 million, aims to create an intermodal freight facility with a container and vehicle beach, contributing to the port's decarbonization objectives and reduction of CO2 emissions.

Marketa Horpeniakova August 15, 2023 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

150 new wagons for Portebrook and GB Railfreight delivered

Greenbrier has finalised the delivery of 100 intermodal and 50 box wagons for UK ROSCO Porterbrook, which will now lease them to GB Railfreight (GBRf).

Lubomir Cech August 14, 2023 · 1 min read

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An ASEAN freight rail link between Cambodia and Thailand launched

Cambodian Royal Railway Pls plans to extend the link to Laos and Vietnam in a later stage, currently operating on a trial basis.

Lubomir Cech August 14, 2023 · 1 min read

Freight Rail

Boost for future freight: New rail-to-road interchange coming to Northampton

The project, known as the Strategic Rail Freight Interchange at SEGRO Logistics Park Northampton, is entering a crucial phase as it prepares to connect with the West Coast main line.

Marketa Horpeniakova August 14, 2023 · 2 min read

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New rail report challenges assumptions on freight trains length and safety

While the report highlights both the benefits and drawbacks of longer trains, it crucially underlines that longer trains do not necessarily correlate with increased safety risks.

Marketa Horpeniakova August 12, 2023 · 2 min read

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A new Vietnam – China intermodal route launched

The first 800 tonnes of goods by a new intermodal connection arrived on August 2 2023 in Vietnamese Hanoi.

Lubomir Cech August 11, 2023 · 1 min read

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LTG Cargo Ukraine with new route to export Ukrainian grain via Poland to the Lithuanian Baltic Sea port

The new planned route will use a broad-gauge LHS line in Poland before transhipment of grain to standard-gauge railway lines.

Lubomir Cech August 11, 2023 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

Southwest Research Institute has launched a tool for the freight rail industry

The software is set to reshape the rail decarbonization landscape by providing a comprehensive platform for assessing and implementing alternative energy locomotive technologies and associated infrastructure changes.

Marketa Horpeniakova August 9, 2023 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

Combined transport in Europe down by almost 15% in Q2 2023, according to UIRR

Based on data from International Union for Road-Rail Combined Transport (Union Internationale Pour le Transport Combine Rail-Route - UIRR), the market declined by 14.41% compared to the same period in 2022, similar to decreases during the hardest Covid lockdowns.

Lubomir Cech August 8, 2023 · 1 min read

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The first TransANT intermodal wagon for EUROWAGON has been produced

TransANT GmbH has manufactured the first out of 25 intermodal wagons for a leading wagon rental company from Poland, EUROWAGON.

Lubomir Cech August 8, 2023 · 1 min read

Freight Rail

Vollert's shunting robots boost rail loading capacity at Kazakhstan's largest coal mine

With five new Wi-Fi-controlled shunting machines, capable of pulling trains up to 6,900 tonnes in weight, the mine's production capacity is set to increase from 32 million to 40 million tonnes annually.

Marketa Horpeniakova August 8, 2023 · 2 min read

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Greenbrier Europe hands over the first new grain wagons for Eridon

One of the major freight wagons manufacturers, Greenbrier, has just delivered the first batch of Tagnpps grain hopper wagons to one of the leading Ukrainian agricultural companies, Eridon.

Lubomir Cech August 8, 2023 · 1 min read

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Katerina Adams, Forwardis: Our role is to make railways a sexier dinosaur

In an exclusive interview with RAILMARKET.com NEWS, Katerina Adams, Sales Director of Forwardis GmbH, explains her views on European railway logistics markets, its recent changes, trends and needs.

Lubomir Cech August 7, 2023 · 7 min read

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UAE-Oman $3bn freight connection for iron ore

Etihad Rail and Oman Rail establish a joint venture to build and operate a railway network linking Sohar Port to the UAE National Rail Network.

Karel Novak August 4, 2023 · 1 min read

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DB Cargo takes delivery of the EffiShunter 1000 locomotive to power Italian rail infrastructure

The locomotive is the first of four units from the Czech manufacturer CZ LOKO ordered for service in Italy, where they will be deployed in crucial logistics terminals.

Marketa Horpeniakova August 4, 2023 · 2 min read

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ÖBB Rail Cargo Group optimises logistics services in Italy

Logistics centres in Desio and San Stino merged into one subsidiary.

Karel Novak August 3, 2023 · 1 min read

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Munich will get the second combined transport transloading terminal: München Nord

Since the Munich-Riem intermodal terminal reached its capacity and cannot be further expanded, DB Netze started building the second terminal in the Bavarian capital on the site of the existing marshalling yard.

Lubomir Cech August 3, 2023 · 1 min read

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CARGOUNIT strengthens the fleet by ordering up to 30 Dragon 2 locomotives from NEWAG

The biggest locomotive rental company in Central and Eastern Europe, CARGOUNIT, has signed a new contract to deliver up to 30 Newag Dragon 2 locomotives.

Lubomir Cech August 2, 2023 · 2 min read

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EC gives the green light to the Czech rail interoperability programme

The programme will now support the implementation of DAC, a key component for the automation of train operations.

Marketa Horpeniakova August 2, 2023 · 2 min read

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GÜTERBAHNEN criticise governmental subsidies of DB Cargo

After DB Cargo announced another year in red figures, the DIE GÜTERBAHNEN association criticised the government for preferring subsidies to a single company instead of investments for the entire system.

Lubomir Cech August 1, 2023 · 2 min read