Heavy haul railway news
News about heavy haul rail freight operations, infrastucture, technology and projects around the world.
Malmbanan iron ore railway reopens after derailments
SWEDEN: Iron ore trains on the single-track railway between Kiruna and Narvik resumed on March 6 following two recent derailments. Toma Bačić reports.
Interview: Heavy haul line expands Mongolia’s rail capacity
Interviewed about the challenges of building a heavy haul freight line through the Gobi Desert, CEO of Bodi International Dolgormaa Bukhbat highlights the harsh Mongolian climate and the impact of the Covid-19 epidemic on logistics and construction.
Pilbara heavy haul battery locomotive unveiled
AUSTRALIA: A FLXdrive battery-powered heavy haul locomotive for iron ore mining company Roy Hill has been unveiled at Wabtec’s factory at Erie in the USA.
Pilbara iron ore wagon manufacturing agreement
AUSTRALIA: An agreement to manufacture iron ore wagons in the Pilbara region has been announced by Rio Tinto and Gemco Rail, supported by supply partner Qiqihar Railway Rolling Stock and the government of Western Australia.
Battery freight locomotive conversion underway
AUSTRALIA: One of Aurizon’s Class 4000 diesel locomotives is being converted to a prototype EMD Joule battery powered heavy-haul freight loco which can be charged using renewable electricity and capture regenerated energy when braking or travelling downhill.
Study finds batteries and hydrogen could replace diesel locos on heavy freight trains
AUSTRALIA: Batteries or a combination of batteries and hydrogen fuel cells could feasibly replace diesel traction on rail freight corridors across Australia, according to a study undertaken by the University of Queensland and operator Aurizon.
Guinea bauxite miner orders British sleepers
LKAB orders 100 ore wagons
Export boost expected from Mongolia – China railway opening
Mongolian heavy haul coal railway opens
Driverless heavy haul railway expanded to serve automated iron ore mine
Tetra communications deployed on Gobi desert railway
Mongolia: Gobi coal exports poised to switch to rail
US locomotives rebuilt for Australia
Fortescue looks to Infinity and beyond with gravity-powered battery train
Comment: Rail freight’s big battery booster
Formula 1 technology company to support development of battery train
BHP to trial battery locos on Pilbara iron ore network
Fortescue orders EMD Joule battery locomotives
Rio Tinto battery locomotive
Iron ore miner orders heavy-haul battery locomotive
DB joint venture to build Congolese iron ore line
Australia: Ore trains return to Whyalla
Vysus supports IORE heavy haul locomotive refurbishment programme