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.
Freight-only launch for Laos – China rail link
LAOS: The 418 km railway linking Vientiane and the Chinese border at Boten was formally opened for revenue services with a ceremony on December 3, marking the 46th anniversary of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic.
Shaw to succeed Squire as Norfolk Southern CEO
USA: Norfolk Southern Chairman & CEO James A Squires is to retire on May 1 2022, with Executive Vice-President & Chief Marketing Officer Alan H Shaw becoming CEO.
Wagon lease fleet bought
USA: ITE Management has purchased the North American wagon assets of CK Industries, saying the ‘highly productive, well-maintained’ fleet would directly benefit the ‘breadth and flexibility’ of its wagon leasing business.
Australia: ARA targets modal shift
The Australasian Railway Association has launched a new strategy that it hopes will bring a greater share of Australia’s expanding freight market on to the country’s railway network.
TCDD opens Kars logistics hub
TURKEY: Infrastructure manager TCDD has formally opened its Kars logistics centre, created to serve the Baku – Tbilisi - Kars railway linking Turkey, Georgia and Azerbaijan, which opened in October 2017.
Medway orders more locos and wagons
PORTUGAL: Private freight operator Medway is to invest €93m in the acquisition of 16 new Stadler electric locomotives and 113 Tatravagónka wagons under a procurement supported by the European Investment Bank.
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Mexican approval for Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern merger
‘New era’ as German coalition prioritises rail spending over road
Lineas divests locos and wagons in sale and leaseback agreements
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Swift Express Freight EMU conversions agreed
Railcoop runs its first freight train
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Wagonload freight support contracts awarded
Norfolk Southern inaugurates Atlanta headquarters
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Aggregates terminal enables Cemex to make more use of rail
Canadian National buys battery locomotive
Prototype autonomous battery-powered wagon aims to help rail compete with trucks
Provincial grant expands Canadian Pacific hydrogen locomotive project
Malaysian-built locomotives ready for delivery to Tanzania
CP and KCS file merger application with STB
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