Scotland reveals plans to develop rail freight transport
The Scottish Government, in its latest rail freight strategy, says it will “consider the barriers to innovation and attracting new […]
Freight
Higher priced contracts for PKP Cargo
Rail freight carrier PKP Cargo is currently securing higher rates in new contracts signed and hopes for higher shipments of […]
KTZ and Halyk Bank launch online payment for rail freight services
Kazakhstan Temir Zholy and Halyk Bank introduced the online corporate card freight payment service, under the MoU signed in 2014. […]
Beacon to acquire Ascendos
Beacon Rail Leasing, a rolling stock lessor, has entered into an agreement to acquire Ascendos Rail Leasing S.à r.l., a […]
Kiruna Wagon develops dry-bulk rail freight concept in Spain
In the current phase of the EU-funded HERMES project, Kiruna Wagon (Sweden) is constructing a demonstrator wagon and unloading station […]
No interest expressed for Bulgaria’s BDZ Cargo
“There is no interest in the purchase of the BDZ Cargo,” Bulgarian Minister of Transport, Information Technologies and Communications Ivaylo […]
Heart of Texas Railroad acquired by OmniTRAX affiliate
A managed affiliate of OmniTRAX, Inc., one of the largest privately held transportation services companies in North America, and an […]
Railpool orders five Vectron locomotives
Railpool has ordered five additional Vectron type AC locomotives that are to be delivered this year and are planned for […]
Romania’s CFR Marfă to pay back EUR 380 Million state aid
Romanian rail freight operator CFR Marfă will pay back the EUR 380 Million state aid in 2018, Romanian Minister of […]
Ucraine: rail tarrifs increase brings more funds
Railway company Ukrzaliznytsia has increased prices for freight transport starting from 30 April. The increase is by 15%. The relevant […]