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.Trans-Pennine container service aims to transfer freight from road to rail
UK: Direct Rail Services and PD Ports have launched a trial rail freight service between Teesport and Manchester Trafford Park using ultra-low IDA wagons which can transport 9 ft 6 in high cube containers across the Pennines without requiring gauge enhancement works.
Hafeet Rail awards freight terminal and wagon contracts
OMAN: UAE to Oman railway project promoter Hafeet Rail has awarded contracts for the construction of two freight facilities and the supply of wagons. It has also reached an agreement for the transport of aggregates on the future line.
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News from the world rail freight market.
UK: Clarity of mission puts East West Rail project on track
The development of a rail corridor serving the globally important hubs of innovation in the region between the university cities of Oxford and Cambridge offers the rail industry a chance to prove that it can successfully undertake major projects, David Hughes, CEO of project promoter East West Railway Co, tells Andrew Grantham.
First battery Vectron locos ordered
SWITZERLAND: Widmer Rail Services company JeMyn has placed the first order for two Siemens Mobility Vectron electric locomotives with a battery module. This will enable zero-emission last mile freight and shunting operations on non-electrified tracks.
World rail freight news round-up
News from the world rail freight market.
VTG takes full ownership of Retrack Slovakia
Wagon services to be offered at Texas storage site
Uruguay: A railway at a standstill
Phoenix Rail rises with acquisition of Lehigh Valley Rail Management
Wabtec awarded second TransGuinéen Railway loco order
Fort Bliss rail yard expansion contract awarded
Loco delivered to concrete products factory
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Chilean freight operator orders Wabtec locos
Quarry shunting loco to be converted to battery power
Rail freight operators propose four measures to boost growth
World rail freight news round-up
Wagons ordered under SBB Cargo fleet standardisation strategy
Waberer’s acquires majority stake in GySEV Cargo
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Heavy steel train tests digital automatic couplers in real-world conditions
World rail freight news round-up
Heavy duty wagons ordered for military transport in the Arctic