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Helrom secures EUR 32.9 million green loan for additional trailer wagons

The loan will finance the acquisition of approximately 120 new Helrom trailer wagons, intended to increase transport capacities. These wagons are planned for use on six additional train sets.

Lubomir Cech May 28, 2025 · 1 min read

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AI-Powered Staff Scheduling Revolutionizes Rail Freight Planning

ZEDAS GmbH introduces a major innovation in its logistics software zedas®cargo with the launch of AI-powered staff scheduling.

Lubomir Cech May 28, 2025 · 2 min read

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CRRC Ziyang completes CKD6H hybrid locomotive for Kazakh export

The vehicle is equipped with a diesel-battery hybrid power system and has been developed to meet the technical requirements for operation in temperatures down to -50°C.

Lubomir Cech May 28, 2025 · 1 min read

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Battery Vectron will be on display for the first time at the Transport Logistic fair in Munich in 2025

The 15-year-old Vectron platform gets its zero-emission version also with a last-mile power module.

Lubomir Cech May 23, 2025 · 1 min read

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Rail Cargo Hungaria tests CRRC locomotive on battery-only operation

The trial took place on a 6.4-kilometre section between the Sajóbábony siding and the Miskolc marshalling yard, with the locomotive hauling a freight train weighing 2,200 tonnes.

Lubomir Cech May 21, 2025 · 2 min read

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University of Hull spins off Railwhere to apply freight technology

The new company originates from seven years of research conducted at the university’s Logistics Institute.

Lubomir Cech May 17, 2025 · 2 min read

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Infrabel and AERRL begin second phase of alternative rail traction study

The information gathered from these initial steps is expected to contribute to the development of a wider plan for the potential transition of the European rail fleet toward lower emissions.

Lubomir Cech May 15, 2025 · 2 min read

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Croatia introduces first battery-electric train on Zagreb–Bjelovar route

The project includes future plans to expand the fleet with an additional 13 hybrid and alternative traction trains.

Lubomir Cech May 15, 2025 · 2 min read

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A1 Digital: we turn rail freight’s analogue assets into data-driven business models

How to make digitalization in railways an action rather than word – that is being answered by the A1 Digital team, providing cost-efficient and operation-enhancing solution to rail freight operators across the world.

Lubomir Cech May 14, 2025 · 4 min read

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OLTIS Group K-modul: One Interface, All Rails

Pavel Mazač, Director of the Division Rail Freight Transport at OLTIS Group, describes K-modul in an exclusive interview for RAILMARKET NEWS—now ready for wider rollout.

Karel Novak May 13, 2025 · 8 min read

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Hydrogen locomotive from PESA arrives in Sweden for public display and national tour

A hydrogen-powered locomotive manufactured by PESA Bydgoszcz has arrived in Sweden.

Lubomir Cech May 7, 2025 · 2 min read

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VUZ deploys ETCS reference locomotive at Velim test centre

The initiative is intended to streamline testing procedures for European Train Control System (ETCS) onboard technologies.

Lubomir Cech April 30, 2025 · 1 min read

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First Northrail locomotive fitted with automatic shunting coupler Type 10

The project serves as a technical trial for automated coupling integration in regional rail contexts.

Lubomir Cech April 25, 2025 · 2 min read

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ETCS on a steam locomotive: Hitachi Rail tests Tornado in the UK

Testing of a steam locomotive fitted with the European Train Control System (ETCS) Level 2 has been completed on the Cambrian line in Wales.

Lubomir Cech April 21, 2025 · 3 min read

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Digitalization and AI in rail transport

Technology, industry leaders and digital solutions took centre stage at a railway conference tackling the challenges - and future - of Europe's railways. The event took place last week in Pardubice, Czech Republic.

Karel Novak April 17, 2025 · 5 min read

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Hybrid coupler installations tested on Vectron locomotives for DAC compatibility

Two different hybrid coupler systems were tested.

Lubomir Cech April 15, 2025 · 2 min read

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Smart solution for efficient data exchange in rail transport = K-modul from OLTIS Group

The innovative K-Modul tool is a sophisticated solution that enables standardised data exchange based on the European TAF/TAP TSI standards.

RAILMARKET NEWS April 14, 2025 · 3 min read

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Tatravagónka to offer digital monitoring and automated brake testing via PJM system

The cooperation allows purchasers to order wagons equipped with PJM’s WaggonTracker system directly from the production line.

Lubomir Cech April 11, 2025 · 2 min read

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Lithuania deploys helicopters to escort trains from Russia to Kaliningrad

Lithuania’s State Border Guard Service (VSAT) is expanding its aviation capacity with the introduction of three new Airbus H145 helicopters.

Lubomir Cech April 9, 2025 · 3 min read

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European commission considers €3 billion allocation for rail technology research under next framework programme

The potential initiative would serve as a successor to the current Europe’s Rail Joint Undertaking and is expected to form part of the forthcoming FP10 research framework.

Lubomir Cech April 9, 2025 · 3 min read