Management

Business

The battle for Talgo: Hungarian Magyar Vagon wants to take over the Spanish company

The Hungarian group Magyar Vagon, under its historical brand Ganz-Mavag, is preparing to finalize and present a Public Acquisition Offer (OPA) for 100% of the shares of the Spanish high-speed train manufacturer Talgo.

Lubomir Cech March 8, 2024 · 2 min read

Rolling Stock

Siemens Mobility will supply six Vectrons for Autobrennero Group

The joint order will be split between two Italian freight rail operators of the Autostrada del Brennero SpA Group.

Lubomir Cech March 7, 2024 · 1 min read

Infrastructure

European Parliament makes a step forward to the use of railway infrastructure capacity in the Single European Railway Area.

The European Parliament's Transport and Tourism Committee (TRAN) has recently advanced its stance to increase railway capacity and boost reliability.

Lubomir Cech March 6, 2024 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

Hector Rail: Slowness creates uncertainty for freight rail operators

Hector Rail's CEO, Claes Scheibe, expressed that relatively minor investments and initiatives could significantly impact the industry, speeding up the process considerably.

Lubomir Cech March 5, 2024 · 3 min read

Business

SNCF Group ended 2023 with a net profit of €1.3 billion

The SNCF Group reported its third consecutive year of profitability in 2023, despite facing economic and social challenges.

Lubomir Cech March 4, 2024 · 2 min read

Business

Wascosa: Top management changes

Wascosa announces the appointment of Christian Theis as our new Chief Sales Officer and Executive Board Member.

Karel Novak February 28, 2024 · 1 min read

Business

LDZ CARGO announces new board chairman and member

Alģirds Miķelsons has been appointed as the board chairman for a term of five years, and Olga Bondare has been appointed as a board member. Both will commence their roles on 18.3.2024.

Lubomir Cech February 23, 2024 · 2 min read

Rolling Stock

Will MSC expand its activities to rail wagon production?

By saving a former marine engines factory in Trieste, MSC might enter the manufacturing world in transport.

Lubomir Cech February 15, 2024 · 2 min read

Business

DB Schenker: new CEO for Asia and Pacific

Vishal Sharma, with over 30 years of experience in the logistics sector, has served as CEO for DB Schenker's Greater China cluster from 2021.

Karel Novak February 8, 2024 · 2 min read

Business

Changes in the top management of Rail Cargo Hungaria

The freight rail operator will get a new CEO and CFO.

Lubomir Cech February 7, 2024 · 1 min read

Business

New rail agreement to improve steel transport in the Middle East

OER has partnered with AJSP to streamline and enhance the logistics of raw materials and finished goods across the UAE-Oman Rail Network.

Marketa Horpeniakova February 1, 2024 · 2 min read

Rolling Stock

ARF buys 16 Alstom Traxx locomotives for CFR Călători

Locomotives with speeds of up to 200 km/h will pull passenger trains.

Lubomir Cech January 30, 2024 · 1 min read

Business

Bénédicte Colin to transform VIIA and Naviland Cargo as President

Her appointment marks a pivotal moment that is expected to drive significant progress in sustainable rail logistics and strengthen the companies' positions in the industry.

Marketa Horpeniakova January 30, 2024 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

Not grinding to a halt at all: Private freight operators in Germany ran as usual despite the strike

The six-day railway strike organised by GDL in Germany did not affect private operators' schedules, DIE GÜTERBAHNEN report.

Lubomir Cech January 29, 2024 · 3 min read

Business

Søren Skou to chair VTG advisory board

With effect from 1 January 2024, Søren Skou, a proven industry expert with international logistics experience, takes over from Alexander Granderath, who was chairman of the advisory board until 30 September 2023.

Karel Novak January 25, 2024 · 2 min read

Business

The new president of Renfe starts a company transformation

Under the leadership of Raül Blanco, the railway company is undergoing a transformative reorganization as part of its 2028 Strategic Plan.

Lubomir Cech January 15, 2024 · 1 min read

Business

CEO of GATX Rail Europe, Johann Feindert: Industry players must collaborate to ensure success

Take an inside look into the world of European freight wagon rentals in an exclusive interview of Railmarket News with the CEO of GATX Rail Europe, one of the major players in the industry, which, as a corporation, is celebrating 125 years of existence in 2024.

Lubomir Cech January 15, 2024 · 7 min read

Business

Strategic reorganization at Rail Logistics Europe: new executive appointments ahead of major transition

Rail Logistics Europe (RLE), a key segment of the SNCF Group, is set for a major reorganization as it heads into a significant transition phase in 2024.

Lubomir Cech January 15, 2024 · 1 min read

Business

Rail Delivery Group: new non-executive chairman

David Brown was confirmed as Chairman by the RDG Board in December and takes up the role with immediate effect.

Karel Novak January 12, 2024 · 2 min read

Business

Grupo México Transportes as a new partner of Genesee & Wyoming for naval rail ferry services

This development follows GMXT's decision to acquire equity interests in CGR, previously held by SEACOR Holdings.

Lubomir Cech January 5, 2024 · 2 min read