Construction

Rolling Stock

RS Lease launches new rolling stock services workshop in Bratislava

The workshop expands capabilities of RS Lease to include in-house maintenance and servicing for its growing fleet of Siemens Vectron locomotives, as well as offering these services to external operators.

Lubomir Cech August 27, 2024 · 2 min read

Infrastructure

EU Commission approves state aid for multimodal freight terminals in Calais and Sète

The European Commission has authorized two French state aid measures totaling €9.3 million to support the development of multimodal freight terminals in Calais and Sète.

Lubomir Cech August 21, 2024 · 1 min read

Infrastructure

Gotthard Base Tunnel's western tube resumes train services

Full reopening for passenger and freight trains is expected on the 2 September 2024.

Lubomir Cech August 21, 2024 · 2 min read

Business

Railcare with substantial turnover increase in the first half of 2024

The Swedish business sees growth while the UK contracting dropped.

Lubomir Cech August 19, 2024 · 2 min read

Infrastructure

Adif will adapt Madrid-Zaragoza line for semitrailers on rail

Two contractors will do the jobs totally worth EUR 107 million

Lubomir Cech August 16, 2024 · 3 min read

Infrastructure

New dry port opens in Ukrainian Transcarpathian region

A new multimodal logistics hub, the Chornotysiv Terminal, has commenced operations in the Berehove district of Transcarpathia.

Lubomir Cech August 16, 2024 · 1 min read

Infrastructure

Belgium's LGV1 high-speed line undergoes major renovation

At the heart of the LGV1 renovation is an Austrian-made factory train that is over a kilometer long and weighs 4,000 tonnes.

Marketa Horpeniakova August 16, 2024 · 2 min read

Infrastructure

Rail closures impact crucial north-south freight corridor in Europe

These disruptions affect the north-south main freight axis through Europe, necessitating significant operational adjustments by various rail companies.

Lubomir Cech August 9, 2024 · 3 min read

Freight Rail

How can Europe transform its rail yards: Inspiration from the USA

The European railway industry can draw valuable lessons from its American counterparts, particularly in the innovative repurposing of former marshalling yards into thriving logistics hubs.

Lubomir Cech August 6, 2024 · 3 min read

Infrastructure

Milano Smistamento terminal will get 6 electric gantry cranes

TerAlp has finalized a contract with Austrian company Kuenz for the delivery of six electric gantry cranes at the Milano Smistamento terminal.

Lubomir Cech August 6, 2024 · 2 min read

Infrastructure

A temporarily difficult access to Spanish ports for freight rail

The Port of Barcelona will be temporarily inaccessible due to ongoing railway infrastructure work, while Valencia sees advancements in its rail connections.

Lubomir Cech August 2, 2024 · 2 min read

Infrastructure

Riedbahn Project in a Nutshell: DB’s Extensive Renovation of an Important Rail Corridor

The Riedbahn is one of the busiest corridors in the country, and the renovation aims to address its frequent disruptions and improve overall efficiency.

Lubomir Cech July 31, 2024 · 3 min read

Infrastructure

Boluda Completes New Railway Siding of a Container Terminal in Santander

The new railway siding is designed to handle 400-meter trains.

Lubomir Cech July 30, 2024 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

How CFL Intermodal Helped to Build the Adidas Arena for the Olympics

CFL Multimodal, in collaboration with Luxembourg-based cement manufacturer Cimalux, has been instrumental in supporting infrastructure projects for the upcoming Olympics in Paris.

Lubomir Cech July 29, 2024 · 2 min read

Passenger Rail

Polish High-Speed Rail Liberalisation: CPK Launches Consultations with European Railway Operators

With the current public service contract with PKP Intercity set to expire in December 2030, new contracts will be awarded through competitive tenders.

Lubomir Cech July 29, 2024 · 3 min read

Infrastructure

ZSSK Will Build Two More New Maintenance Facilities

In addition to three existing centers, new ones will be built in Žilina and Košice.

Lubomir Cech July 26, 2024 · 2 min read

Infrastructure

Rail Baltica's enhanced role in TEN-T corridors to boost EU-Ukraine trade

Rail Baltica will play a crucial role in integrating the Baltic States with Europe and Ukraine.

Marketa Horpeniakova July 25, 2024 · 2 min read

Infrastructure

Katowice Airport to Establish Multimodal Cargo and Fuel Hub with Rail Connectivity

Katowice Airport is set to undergo significant infrastructure development with the construction of a multimodal cargo and fuel transshipment hub.

Lubomir Cech July 25, 2024 · 2 min read

Infrastructure

Port of Valencia's Involvement in the First Railway Highway in Spain

The new terminal enables truck trailer transport between Italy and Madrid via the port.

Lubomir Cech July 24, 2024 · 2 min read

Infrastructure

Expansion of Electrification: Turkey Now Has 7,142 Kilometers of Electrified Railway Lines

Turkey has significantly expanded its network of electrified railway lines over the past two decades.

Lubomir Cech July 23, 2024 · 2 min read