Tsar Train, the 2,000 rail cars barricade, set up by the Russians as a line of defence in Ukraine
The Russians have placed a blockade of more than 2,000 freight wagons on the front line in Ukraine, dubbed the […]
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Project to introduce driverless trains in Switzerland stopped for lack of money
The project to introduce driverless trains in Switzerland, which would have mainly concerned the Gotthard tunnel railway line, has been […]
Ten-year maintenance for powerful 9000 kW six-axle Swiss locomotives
Ten-year maintenance for powerful Swiss locomotives. Rail leasing giant Alpha Trains and Swiss manufacturer Stadler sign a full-service agreement for […]
More than 500 wagons produced in Ukraine in 2023
Ukrainian wagon repair plants at Panyutino, Darnitsa and Stryi built a total of 528 wagons last year. Over 500 wagons […]
Hundreds of millions of euros lost in tunnels crossing the Alps
The economic destinies of four countries are closely linked to rail and road transport infrastructure across the Alps. Rehabilitation work […]
Combined Transport Directive: Sustainable means combining freight transport modes
In November, the European Commission published its proposal for updating the Combined Transport Directive which emphasises the need for intermodal […]
Eu-Rail seeks companies interested in testing automatic digital coupling technology on freight trains
EU-Rail invites the European rail freight industry, its customers and other stakeholders to openly express their interest in participating in […]
Chișinău-Kiev talks for Ukrainian carriers to use more railways
Several Chișinău-Kiev talks have taken place recently and will continue in the coming period to encourage Ukrainian carriers to use […]
Euro9000 locomotive secures approval in other two countries
The Euro9000 6-axle hybrid locomotive manufactured by Stadler has successfully received type approval for operation in the Netherlands and Belgium. […]
Knorr-Bremse and Nexxiot to develop new smart solutions
Knorr-Bremse and Zurich-based Nexxiot have presented rail connectivity solutions as a new suite of smart products for connected passenger and […]