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.
Chilean freight operator orders Wabtec locos
CHILE: Rail logistics company Transap has ordered four Wabtec C30ACi diesel locomotives as part of its fleet renewal plans.
Quarry shunting loco to be converted to battery power
UK: Positive Traction has been awarded an order to rebuild a Class 08 diesel shunter used by Heidelberg Materials at Whatley Quarry into an 08e zero-emission battery locomotive.
Rail freight operators propose four measures to boost growth
UK: Ahead of consultation on the government’s rail reform bill, operating group association Rail Partners and its five freight members have published A Greener Track making four proposals to support growth.
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Wagons ordered under SBB Cargo fleet standardisation strategy
SWITZERLAND: SBB Cargo has awarded Tatravagónka contracts to supply up to 840 wagons as part of its strategy to standardise its fleet.
Waberer’s acquires majority stake in GySEV Cargo
HUNGARY: Hungarian logistics company Waberer’s International signed an agreement on December 23 to acquire a 62·5% stake in Hungarian-Austrian rail freight company GySEV Cargo.
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Heavy steel train tests digital automatic couplers in real-world conditions
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Heavy duty wagons ordered for military transport in the Arctic
Desert railway upgrading aims to double iron ore capacity
North America: Keeping track of long freight trains
Southeast Europe: Reforms offer a route to Georgian revival
Low-emission depot shunters in services at steel works
European Commission approves Dutch ETCS grants to promote modal shift
Redundant coal wagons to be converted for construction traffic
Portuguese border link partially reopened
Nevomo and Captrain launch MagRail Booster trials on steelworks railway
Lithuanian operator orders electric locos for a ‘new era’ of rail freight
New owner seeks to kick-start growth as Estonian rail freight privatisation completed
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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