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
15/02/2024
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2 min read
Management
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
08/02/2024
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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
07/02/2024
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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
01/02/2024
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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
30/01/2024
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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
30/01/2024
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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
29/01/2024
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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
25/01/2024
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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
15/01/2024
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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
15/01/2024
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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
15/01/2024
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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
12/01/2024
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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
05/01/2024
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2 min read
Freight Rail
RCG: Bettina Castillo, New Board Member
Bettina Castillo from Salzburg is a new member of the Board of Directors of ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG). She succeeds Imre Kovács, who will continue to work for ÖBB as CEO of Rail Cargo Hungaria and Senior Advisor for Eastern and South-Eastern Europe.
Karel Novak
05/01/2024
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2 min read
Passenger Rail
The future of red arrows: Rome/Milan – Munich by Frecciarossa
By the end of 2026, you will be able to reach Rome and Milan from Munich and Monaco by Frecciarossa 1000 trains, Trenitalia and DB say.
Lubomir Cech
03/01/2024
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2 min read
Rolling Stock
More CZ LOKO EffiShunters 1000 for Sweden and DualShunter 2000 for Poland and Czechia
The manufacturer will deliver at least 20 more EffiShunters 1000 to Sweden.
Lubomir Cech
02/01/2024
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2 min read
Business
ČD Cargo: Personnel changes
The Czech rail freight operator has announced changes in its middle management for 2024.
Karel Novak
22/12/2023
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1 min read
Freight Rail
UK sets an ambitious 75% rail freight growth target by 2050
The Great British Railways Transition Team (GBRTT) has announced a government-set target for a minimum of 75% growth in rail freight by 2050.
Lubomir Cech
21/12/2023
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2 min read
Business
Ute Oldenburg strengthens management of the RDC Germany
Ute Oldenburg will take over as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of RDC Deutschland GmbH on 1 January 2024.
Karel Novak
20/12/2023
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1 min read
Freight Rail
Canadian National acquires Iowa Northern Railway to expand its reach in the U.S.
Canadian National Railway (CN) has finalised an agreement to acquire Iowa Northern Railway (IANR), integrating it into CN's existing U.S. rail network.
Lubomir Cech
15/12/2023
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2 min read