Rail freight industry news
The latest news from the worldwide rail freight and logistics industry, including heavy haul, intermodal and wagonload haulage operations, rail freight technology and investment.
European Commission approves Dutch ETCS grants to promote modal shift
NETHERLANDS: The European Commission has approved under EU State aid rules a €41m Dutch scheme to promote the shift of freight from road to rail by providing direct grants for the installation of upgraded versions of ETCS onboard equipment.
Redundant coal wagons to be converted for construction traffic
UK: WH Davis is to convert coal wagons owned by leasing company Porterbrook for use by Freightliner to transport aggregates.
Portuguese border link partially reopened
PORTUGAL: Rail services have resumed on a section of the Beira Alta line in the north of the country, which provides the principal connection between the Porto – Lisboa main line and the Spanish border at Vilar Formoso.
Nevomo and Captrain launch MagRail Booster trials on steelworks railway
GERMANY: Rail automation and maglev start-up Nevomo and freight operator Captrain Group have launched practical trials of the MagRail Booster concept at a steelworks in Bremen.
Lithuanian operator orders electric locos for a ‘new era’ of rail freight
LITHUANIA: The national railway’s freight business LTG Cargo has awarded Stadler a contract to supply 17 six-axle electric locomotives, along with spare parts and three years of maintenance. There is an option for 17 more locos.
New owner seeks to kick-start growth as Estonian rail freight privatisation completed
ESTONIA: New owner Tiigi Keskus plans to expand the activities of privatised rail freight operator Operail, with management board member Richard Tomingas saying ‘at first glance, it seems that we must kick-start container transport’.
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Fuel cells orders for passenger and freight traction
Mexico to invest 157bn pesos in railway expansion in 2025
Aluminium producer leases smart wagons
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Autonomous track geometry measurement supports iron ore railway
Matchmaking platform for locomotives goes live
Cambodia’s Royal Railway expands fleet
Genesee & Wyoming launches Red Deer Railway
DB Cargo state aid approved
Breedon orders cement wagons with iWagon technology
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Eastbound freight runs on the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route
Tesco rail freight contract renewed
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Northwest Territories rail freight terminal deal
NSW railway upgraded ahead of grain harvest
First through train runs on Russia’s Pacific Railway