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Russian armoured train destroyed by Ukrainian drone

Ukrainian troops have destroyed a Russian armoured train in a rare drone strike. The train itself was described as a "greeting from the Second World War" by an air reconnaissance officer. The information has been published by the Ukrainian news Kyiv Post.

Karel Novak April 24, 2025 · 2 min read

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Wascosa to present modular freight wagon and Tanoos bulk transport concept at transport logistic 2025

At the transport logistic 2025 exhibition in Munich, Wascosa will display two freight wagon concepts developed in cooperation with industry partners.

Lubomir Cech April 24, 2025 · 2 min read

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First Porterbrook’s refurbished Class 170 unit returns to service with East Midlands Railway

The unit is part of approx. €27 million programme covering 78 vehicles owned by rolling stock leasing company Porterbrook. The trains were previously operated by West Midlands Railway.

Lubomir Cech April 22, 2025 · 2 min read

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DB Cargo Czechia to deploy EffiShunter 1000 for single wagon traffic in eastern Bohemia

The move is part of DB Cargo Czechia’s wider plan to maintain wagonload traffic viability in areas where infrastructure upgrades now require ETCS-compliant vehicles.

Lubomir Cech April 18, 2025 · 1 min read

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Hitachi to maintain Scotrail’s Class 385 fleet under extended contract

The new contract, which began on 1 April 2025, adds seven years to the existing service arrangement.

Lubomir Cech April 18, 2025 · 2 min read

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IDS Cargo leases its third Vectron from Green Mobility Partners

Czech rail freight operator IDS CARGO has introduced a new multisystem Vectron locomotive into its operational portfolio.

Lubomir Cech April 17, 2025 · 1 min read

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BElog to lease fourth Eurodual locomotive from ELP

The latest agreement follows a series of previous acquisitions, with the most recent EuroDual scheduled for delivery in December.

Lubomir Cech April 16, 2025 · 2 min read

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Softronic hands over first modernised electric locomotive under PNRR contract

The unit was handed over to CFR Călători and is the first of 19 locomotives included in the refurbishment programme.

Lubomir Cech April 15, 2025 · 2 min read

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Egyptian National Railways to modernize 100 locomotives with Progress Rail

The scope of the agreement includes a total of 141 locomotives over a 15-year period.

Lubomir Cech April 14, 2025 · 2 min read

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Gökrail begins delivery of new Eamnos open wagons for GATX Rail Europe

The first completed units have departed the company’s production site in Sivas, central Turkey, and are currently en route to Vienna.

Lubomir Cech April 10, 2025 · 2 min read

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Nordic Re-Finance: LC-800 to replace V5 locomotive at Sannahed rail workshop

The LC-800 locomotive, previously used by Mertz Transport, is being relocated to Sannahed near Hallsberg for a new assignment under the Swedish Transport Administration.

Lubomir Cech April 8, 2025 · 2 min read

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Silva LS adds PESA Gama locomotive to its fleet

The handover was completed recently, and the locomotive has already entered the company’s operational pool.

Lubomir Cech April 8, 2025 · 2 min read

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Stadler: Over 100 customised trains in Italy

The Italian railway operator Ferrovie della Calabria has ordered three new customised diesel-electric metre-gauge multiple units from Stadler. With this new order, Stadler has now sold a total of more than 100 customised trains in Italy.

Karel Novak April 7, 2025 · 1 min read

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Polregio secures EU funds for new electric trains in Świętokrzyskie region

The purchase aligns with the Regional Transport Plan of the Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship for 2021-2030, addressing the region's need to replace older rolling stock.

Lubomir Cech April 4, 2025 · 2 min read

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GATX Rail Europe introduces new type of wagon for infrastructure projects

The wagon has been developed to address the specific demands of transporting bulk sleepers to trackbed locations on track construction and renewal sites.

Lubomir Cech April 4, 2025 · 2 min read

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Tatravagónka’s car carrier wagons for Bertani Trasporti

The delivery involves a standard double-deck design commonly used for the transport of passenger vehicles by rail.

Lubomir Cech April 3, 2025 · 1 min read

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OnTrain secures loan to procure 50 electric locomotives for leasing business

The company is backed by a joint venture involving Marguerite, Griffin Capital Partners, and WBW Invest.

Lubomir Cech April 3, 2025 · 2 min read

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CRRC Ziyang delivers first diesel locomotives to Mozambique

This delivery represents the first instance of diesel locomotives produced by a Chinese manufacturer entering Mozambique’s railway market.

Lubomir Cech April 1, 2025 · 1 min read

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Koleje Mazowieckie orders 14 additional Stadler FLIRT trains

The newly ordered five-car FLIRT EMUs will be produced locally, at Stadler’s facility in Siedlce, eastern Poland.

Lubomir Cech April 1, 2025 · 2 min read

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Vale orders 50 six- and eight-axle locomotives from Wabtec for Brazil

The locomotives will be manufactured at Wabtec’s Contagem facility in Brazil, with delivery starting in 2026.

Lubomir Cech March 31, 2025 · 2 min read