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.World rail freight news round-up
News from the world rail freight market.
Lithuanian railway adopts western European data exchange system
LITHUANIAN: National railway LTG Group has joined the International Union of Railways’ Open Rail Freight EDI User System which enables freight operators to exchange CIM consignment notes.
BNSF trials virtual reality training
USA: BNSF is working with Roundtable Learning to integrate virtual, augmented and mixed reality technology into its training programmes for staff undertaking mechanical works.
ETCS delays hinder Uruguayan rail revival
URUGUAY: A number of problems have been preventing the operation of passenger and freight services, with some not expected to be resolved until a new government is formed in March 2025.
TMA targets rail freight in Pays de la Loire
FRANCE: Plans have been drawn up to launch an independent rail freight operation based in Pays de la Loire, to be known as Transport Multimodal Alliances.
Logistics company orders locos to enter Uruguayan rail market
URUGUAY: Logistics company Grupo RAS has ordered three Wabtec C23EMP diesel locomotives to support its plans to enter the Uruguayan railway market.
Self-propelled battery wagon deployed on mining railway
Amazon to shift goods from road to rail
World rail freight news round-up
Moldova applies to join OTIF
Freightliner to explore synthetic locomotive fuel
Lineas seeks FAME with biofuel locomotive
Locos ordered for Poland – France corridor
Winvic begins iPort Rail expansion works
Zephir shunters to replace Class 08 locos at steel works
Record spend at DB as freight volume plummets
World rail freight news round-up
Composite swap-body saves weight
Moon railway concepts commissioned
Parcels by tram project ends
Iberian T4000 pocket wagons arrive
Hope Valley blockade signals completion of Sheffield – Manchester upgrading scheme
Lightweight loco customised to DB Cargo’s carbon-reduction needs
Rail freight sector needs more certainty to enable long-term growth