Projects

Freight Rail

Hungarian single wagonloads support scheme with EUR 16.5 million for the next year

The support aims to keep single wagonload traffic on Hungarian railways. Although this form of rail freight is not profitable on a market basis, it is claimed to be helpful on a national economic level.

Lubomir Cech August 17, 2023 · 1 min read

Infrastructure

The Swiss Federal Council Approves “BAHN 2050 Perspective”

Swiss railways will be most developed between agglomerations; the Lötschberg base tunnel will get two tracks in its entire length.

Lubomir Cech August 17, 2023 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

Valencia's Port of Sagunto progresses with inner rail network construction

The project, estimated at €17.5 million, aims to create an intermodal freight facility with a container and vehicle beach, contributing to the port's decarbonization objectives and reduction of CO2 emissions.

Marketa Horpeniakova August 15, 2023 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

An ASEAN freight rail link between Cambodia and Thailand launched

Cambodian Royal Railway Pls plans to extend the link to Laos and Vietnam in a later stage, currently operating on a trial basis.

Lubomir Cech August 14, 2023 · 1 min read

Freight Rail

Boost for future freight: New rail-to-road interchange coming to Northampton

The project, known as the Strategic Rail Freight Interchange at SEGRO Logistics Park Northampton, is entering a crucial phase as it prepares to connect with the West Coast main line.

Marketa Horpeniakova August 14, 2023 · 2 min read

Passenger Rail

TÜRASAŞ plans to introduce a high-speed train Made in Türkiye in 2025 and produce 56 EMUs for TCDD by 2030

Turkish Minister of Transport and Infrastructure stated that 90% of the design work on a Turkish high-speed train is completed.

Lubomir Cech August 10, 2023 · 2 min read

Business

Adif and Adif AV enhance Mediterranean Corridor's connectivity

The project, with a total investment of 750 million euros, aims to connect Valencia and Alicante to Europe via a high-speed rail link.

Marketa Horpeniakova August 7, 2023 · 2 min read

Passenger Rail

First views of the Hyundai Rotem locomotives and trainsets for TRC

Tanzania Railway Corporation awarded Hyundai Rotem with an order of 17 electric locomotives and 10 electric multiple units in the summer of 2021. Two years later, the first pictures of the rolling stock emerged.

Lubomir Cech August 4, 2023 · 1 min read

Technology & Innovation

Next-gen rail maintenance: Robel Rail Automation unveils robotic system

The solution aims to streamline maintenance processes, eliminate defects and reduce downtime while contributing to a more sustainable and efficient railway system.

Marketa Horpeniakova August 3, 2023 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

Munich will get the second combined transport transloading terminal: München Nord

Since the Munich-Riem intermodal terminal reached its capacity and cannot be further expanded, DB Netze started building the second terminal in the Bavarian capital on the site of the existing marshalling yard.

Lubomir Cech August 3, 2023 · 1 min read

Infrastructure

UK's largest logistics site: Winvic wins contract for West Midlands Interchange

Winvic will oversee the first phase of the £1 billion WMI Strategic Rail Freight Interchange (SRFI) - set to become the UK's largest intermodal logistics site by 2034.

Marketa Horpeniakova July 28, 2023 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

FS turns a terminal near Rome into an international cargo hub

The Pomezia Santa Palomba terminal, just southwest of Rome, will be developed by FS Group into a modern international cargo hub.

Lubomir Cech July 26, 2023 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

Braník Bridge reconstruction in Prague impacts freight operators

While the upgrade is expected to boost freight capacity and integrated transport, freight operators will face challenges during the complete suspension of traffic between October and April.

Marketa Horpeniakova July 24, 2023 · 3 min read

Freight Rail

Spain: Adif has selected Thales for the project to facilitate freight transport in Cádiz

The project involves the construction of a 4.4-kilometer single-track section on the Iberian gauge, with the aim of improving port activities and boosting freight traffic in the Bay of Cádiz.

Marketa Horpeniakova July 20, 2023 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

HS2's London Logistics Hub reaches milestone: one million tonnes of spoil transported

This achievement has resulted in the removal of 110,000 lorry journeys from the roads, demonstrating the hub's significant contribution to sustainable transport.

Marketa Horpeniakova July 19, 2023 · 3 min read

Freight Rail

Adif and Altia successfully pilot a rail freight traceability project with SIMPLE technology

The project marks a significant step towards the implementation of freight tracking systems in the rail sector, improving traceability and data management along the transport chain.

Marketa Horpeniakova July 18, 2023 · 2 min read

Passenger Rail

Angel Trains’ and TPE’s Nova 1 fleet will be maintained by Hitachi Rail

Hitachi Rail Nova 1 trains, owned by Angel Trains and operated by TransPennine Trains Limited (TPE) got a maintenance contract extension and Hitachi Rail will keep maintaining them by 2031.

Lubomir Cech July 13, 2023 · 1 min read

Rolling Stock

Geismar Italia's rail inspection vehicles were tested by PJM in Ireland

The tests, carried out in compliance with European regulations and tailored to the specific conditions of the Irish rail system, aim to ensure the vehicles' suitability for the country's unique infrastructure.

Marketa Horpeniakova July 12, 2023 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

Spain: Mitma launches €71.8m tender for Valladolid Railway Complex

The project aims to boost rail traffic, generate new urban spaces, and position Valladolid as a freight transport and railway technology strategic center.

Marketa Horpeniakova July 10, 2023 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

Brenner pass will close for railways in August

For two and a half weeks in August 2023, one of the main arteries on the north-south axis across Europe and the Alps will be completely closed.

Lubomir Cech July 7, 2023 · 2 min read