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The first shipment, two aerial work platforms, moved on the Rostock–Verona corridor and continued to central Sweden.
As Europe steers toward a more sustainable future, the transformation of its railway systems, particularly in Southeast Europe, is gathering momentum.
Variable-gauge technology enables wheelsets to adjust automatically when passing through gauge-changing installations.
RTC is using the trials to examine whether services on the Brenner axis can be operated without locomotive changes at national borders.
SBB has commissioned derailment detectors on the approaches to the Gotthard Base Tunnel, following the 2023 freight train derailment inside the tunnel.
The system uses trackside AI-powered cameras to identify animals approaching or entering the railway corridor.
The deployment is Intramotev’s first regulated use case and its first international deployment.
DP World has launched a carbon inset scheme at Southampton, allowing customers to count verified port-side emissions savings towards their own supply chain targets.
The system enables real-time monitoring of parameters linked to train safety and performance.
The programme covers vehicles that underwent their first major upgrade more than 20 years ago and are now entering the next phase of their lifecycle.
LTG Infra is deploying a nationwide yard management system, marking a major step in the digitalisation of Lithuania’s rail operations.
Hitachi Rail has delivered a digital signalling upgrade at Ciulnița station, a key node on a major Central European freight corridor.
The technology allows freight wagons to transition between 1520 mm and 1435 mm gauges without cargo transloading or manual bogie exchange.
The composite ties are designed for high-decay, high-load and high-humidity environments where traditional timber ties deteriorate more quickly.
The pilot runs, conducted as part of a “Waste on Rail” initiative, included material transport to a local incineration plant and confirmed the technical readiness of the solution.
A new hydrogen plant at the Port of Tilbury will support the decarbonisation of logistics and heavy transport, including rail-linked operations.
Work on the fleet commenced in December 2024, with the final unit delivered to Heavy Haul Rail in February 2026.
The manufacturer claims the new design offers a 30% reduction in purchase price compared to existing approved 40ft twin wagon models currently serving the British intermodal sector.
The agreement covers the use of the battery-powered railcars in industrial switching operations.
The DAC4EU project has completed its first commercial test run with a locomotive equipped with a Hybrid Digital Automatic Coupler (Hybrid-DAC).