ZSSK Cargo to complete low-noise wagon retrofitting project in 2021
By 2021, ZSSK Cargo will complete the conversion of 2,050 S-type wagons by retrofitting their braking system with composite brake […]
Freight
Contract for Abu Dhabi operation and maintenance facility awarded
Etihad Rail awarded to a JV led by VINCI Construction France a AED 846 million (USD 229 million) contract for […]
A new rail service launched between Scandinavia and China
A regular multimodal container service between Scandinavia and China was launched by the UTLC ERA, in cooperation with German port […]
Rail associations call EC to take concrete measures
ALLRAIL, CER, ERFA, UIP and UIRR have sent a joint letter to the European Commission calling for concrete measures to […]
Pilot train launched for sanctioned goods transit through Russia
RZD Logistics and UTLC ERA have begun shipping sanctioned goods from Europe to China in transit through Russia using electronic […]
RZD creates headquarters to support freight activities
Russian Railways has established operational headquarters which will provide support and ensure coordination for freight transport operators to prevent and […]
Ural Locomotives to unveil a prototype with increased capacity
Ural Locomotives is working on a project to increase the capacity of Sinara 2ES6 electric locomotive to 12.5 tonnes, with […]
Shunting activities tendered at Sagunto terminal in Valencia
Adif has launched a tender for the management and shunting and operation services at Sagunto freight terminal in Valencia. April […]
European “green lanes” for smooth freight flow amid coronavirus
The European Commission has adopted Guidelines on the implementation of the Green Lanes to protect health and ensure the availability […]
Transport sector is crucial to fight coronavirus
33 organisations from transport and logistics sectors have jointly endorsed some commitments which are reinforcing the vital role of transport […]