Freight Rail

Doubling the volume: Transnet Freight Rail transports almost 10 million tons of manganese

The Cape Corridor of South African Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) has achieved its highest volume performance on the Port Elizabeth Manganese Export Line. In the 2022/23 financial year, it hauled record-breaking 9,780,293 million tonnes of cargo.

Lubomir Cech April 21, 2023 · 1 min read

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“Leteći Balkanac”: Stadler EuroDual is heading to the Balkan

As pre-announced at the 2022 Innotrans, Stadler Valencia and European Loc Pool (ELP) are working on additional countries to be added to the country roster of its EuroDual locomotive. Four Balkan countries were mentioned as the next step.

Lubomir Cech April 21, 2023 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

Innofreight joins forces with MSC carrier

Innofreight and the world's largest shipping company MSC have started their first cooperation.

Karel Novak April 20, 2023 · 1 min read

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VTG: New European Sales Director

Klaus Wessing takes over as Head of Sales and Operations.

Karel Novak April 20, 2023 · 2 min read

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The second intermodal terminal recently announced in the Hungarian town of Szeged

On the north-west corner of the southern Hungarian town of Szeged, in Kiskundorozsma, Petrolsped announced the construction of a new intermodal terminal, which should be operational in September 2023.

Lubomir Cech April 20, 2023 · 2 min read

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Rail Cargo Group expands network with new destinations in Italy

RCG has expanded its comprehensive network by adding two new destinations, Treviso and Frosinone, to its TransFER Villach-Italy service. The rail freight subsidiary will operate one round trip per week between Villach and Treviso, while Frosinone will be operated on request.

Marketa Horpeniakova April 20, 2023 · 2 min read

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Grupa Azoty KOLTAR buys a single Newag DRAGON2 locomotive

The rail freight carrier of the large Polish chemical industry group, Grupa Azoty Koltar, has agreed with domestic rolling stock manufacturer Newag on the delivery of one six-axle DC electric locomotive, DRAGON2.

Lubomir Cech April 20, 2023 · 1 min read

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Christy England has selected XPO for a customized omnichannel supply chain solution

XPO will handle the inbound transport of products from multiple manufacturing sites, store them at its shared-user warehouse, and transport them to Christy's retail stores, outlets, and e-commerce operations.

Marketa Horpeniakova April 19, 2023 · 2 min read

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CZ LOKO: First EffiShunter 1000 at BorsodChem, Hungary

With the conclusion of a contract with BorsodChem, which has now taken over the four-axle EffiShunter 1000 shunting locomotive from CZ LOKO, the number of units produced in this series has reached the second 50.

Karel Novak April 19, 2023 · 2 min read

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Rail freight challengers win majority market share for the first time

The share of former European national rail freight carriers, also called incumbents, has, for the first time in history, dropped below 50% of the market.

Lubomir Cech April 19, 2023 · 2 min read

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CPKC – a new railroad as a successor of CP and KCS

One of the six Class I railroads in the US, CPKC, created from a merger of Canadian Pacific with Kansas City Southern, has been officially presented.

Lubomir Cech April 18, 2023 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

Štefan Eštók, CER: We are expanding into Poland

In an exclusive interview with RAILMARKET.com, Štefan Eštók, Deputy General Manager of CER Cargo Holding, reveals the company's plans for Europe.

Karel Novak April 18, 2023 · 4 min read

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Thales: innovative safety system for rail terminals at the Port of Huelva

The 24-month project includes a new centralized Traffic Control Centre, track gate automation, allowing trains to enter and exit the APH infrastructure, and a Light and Sound Signals system for level crossings.

Marketa Horpeniakova April 18, 2023 · 2 min read

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New rail freight connections announced in week 16 of 2023

More containerised connections inside Australia, Spain and Italy, new connections between Croatia - Hungary and Germany – Italy, and new automobile rail transports in Spain.

Lubomir Cech April 17, 2023 · 3 min read

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Switzerland invests in Milan freight terminal to boost rail transport through the Alps

Switzerland's Federal Office of Transport is supporting the construction of a new transshipment terminal east of Milan, with a contribution of up to CHF 66.3 million. The terminal will enable the transfer of around 150,000 truck shipments to rail each year, supporting Switzerland's policy of shifting freight transport from road to rail.

Marketa Horpeniakova April 17, 2023 · 2 min read

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Stadler and GB Railfreight sign the full-service contract for new Class 99 locomotives

Stadler will be responsible for all aspects of the service and maintenance of the locomotives, which will start in 2025 and last up to 16 years. The Class 99 locomotives are versatile and adapted to the British gauge and specifications, with 25 kV AC electric and diesel operating modes.

Marketa Horpeniakova April 15, 2023 · 2 min read

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RCG: Connection between Budapest and Rijeka

ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) is expanding its nationwide TransNET to include a connection between Hungary and the northern Adriatic.

Karel Novak April 14, 2023 · 1 min read

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Renfe joins forces with German companies to manage La Llagosta freight terminal

Renfe has teamed up with German companies Kombiverkehr and Duisport to bid for the management of the La Llagosta freight terminal in Catalonia. If successful, the three companies will set up a temporary joint venture to operate the terminal for at least 20 years.

Marketa Horpeniakova April 13, 2023 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

TX Logistik: New intermodal link between Duisburg and Padua

The rail logistics company, which is part of Mercitalia Logistics (Gruppo FS Italiane), plans to launch the service on 2 May.

Karel Novak April 13, 2023 · 2 min read

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The Ermewa Group becomes Streem

The brand name "Ermewa SA" remains unchanged.

Karel Novak April 12, 2023 · 1 min read