Railway supply industry news – Page 16
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NewsSteelmaker is latest company to express interest in acquiring Talgo
SPAIN: Basque steelmaking company Sidenor has expressed interest in the total or partial acquisition of rolling stock manufacturer Talgo After evaluating the proposal received on October 16, the Talgo board decided to enter into negotiations when it met on October 18. The proposal would ensure that ...
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NewsBest offer for Operail privatisation selected
ESTONIA: Final negotiations for the privatisation of national rail freight operator Operail are now underway with Tallinn-based Tiigi Keskus, which submitted the highest bid. Several potential buyers from Estonia and abroad had qualified for the second step of the privatisation process, which began in June when ...
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Rail Business UKRail Campus Derby aims to attract business to ‘the UK’s transport capital’
UK: More than 200 stakeholders from the rail sector and beyond attended the official launch of Rail Campus Derby project, which aims to attract more rail businesses to the city that has been confirmed at the future headquarters of Great British Railways. Speaking at the launch ...
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NewsRecycled copper contact wire to be installed
NETHERLANDS: An agreement for the installation of overhead electrification contact wire made from 100% recycled copper was signed at InnoTrans by La Farga, ProRail, Strukton Rail and Railtech. The 100% recycled Genius copper developed by Spanish copper recycling company La Farga will offer the same mechanical ...
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Rail Business UKCAF commits to UK manufacturing and seeks export opportunities
UK: Rolling stock manufacturer CAF has reiterated its commitment to producing vehicles for both the domestic market and for export at its factory in Newport.
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Metro Report InternationalRATP Dev and JR East join forces for Manila commuter rail bid
PHILIPPINES: East Japan Railway and Paris transport operator RATP’s international business are to co-operate to bid for the contract to operate and maintain the future North-South Commuter Rail line in the Manila region. RATP Dev said the 147 km NSCR is one of the country’s most ...
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NewsInnoTrans 2024 contract and partnerships round-up
INNOTRANS: As part of Railway Gazette International’s commitment to providing comprehensive coverage of the InnoTrans trade fair, here we provide a summary of contracts, partnerships and agreements confirmed at the show.
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NewsNew leasing company awards 50-locomotive framework contract
AUSTRIA: New entrant to the European full-service locomotive leasing market Green Mobility Partners has awarded Siemens Mobility a framework contract covering the supply and support of up to 50 locomotives. There is a firm order for eight Vectron MS electric locos and around-the-clock support, with an ...
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NewsNS ends foreign activities with the sale of Abellio Deutschland
GERMANY: BeNEX has completed the acquisition of 100% of Abellio Deutschland from Dutch state passenger train operator NS, which has ended its activities wholly outside the Netherlands in order to focus on its core business within its home country. The acquisition on October 15 includes regional ...
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Rail Business UKKISL acquires Linbrooke Services’ rail business
UK: Keltbray Infrastructure Services Ltd has acquired Linbrooke Services’ rail business, which provides design-and-build signalling, telecoms and power services as a Network Rail approved tier-one principal contractor. KISL said the acquisition would add digital and systems capabilities to its existing electrification and general rail engineering activities. ...
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Rail Business UKSurvey Solutions enters the rail sector
UK: Survey Solutions has entered the rail sector with the acquisition of JWG Survey & Engineering. It is Survey Solutions’ first acquisition since a 2023 management buyout backed by private equity firm WestBridge, and further acquisitions are expected in the coming months. JWG provides railway asset ...
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NewsRENFE linked to Arenaways investment
ITALY: Private operator Arenaways has confirmed to Railway Gazette International that it is in talks with one public and one private investor over the sale of stakes in the company. The Italian company says that ‘advanced negotiations are underway to further expand the corporate structure through ...
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Rail Business UKGCRE still hopeful of securing investment in Welsh test facility
UK: Representatives of the planned Global Centre for Rail Excellence test facility in South Wales have agreed that securing funding is challenging but reiterated their hope that it can be secured soon. Speaking to Rail Business UK at the InnoTrans trade fair in Berlin, GCRE noted ...
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Rail Business UKStadler anticipates UK opportunities because 'nobody will be buying a diesel train any more'
UK: ‘We believe that nobody will be buying a diesel train any more, be it a locomotive or a passenger train, and with our technology of bi-mode and, by adding batteries, tri-mode products we are certainly capable of providing the rolling stock that is needed’, Ralf ...
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NewsWascosa to offer NiKRASA road trailer transport system
ITALY: Wagon leasing company Wascosa has signed an agreement to offer the NiKRASA handling system as part of its service range. NiKRASA was developed by freight operator TX Logistik to allow the non-craneable trailers which make up 90% of the European lorry fleet to be loaded ...
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Rail Business UKConsultancy forms Rail Infrastructure section
UK: Rail consultancy AARC Professional Services has expanded its portfolio by launching a Rail Infrastructure unit. Its services include advice and support on asset management strategies; standards, policy and process reviews; technical advisory assistance; asset performance management; maintenance readiness; taking new/changed assets into operational use; assisting ...
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NewsFerrocarril Central financing secured
URUGUAY: An additional US$110m of financing for the Ferrocarril Central project has been secured by PPP concession holder Grupo Vía Central. On October 9 the consortium of NGE Concessions, Sacyr Concesiones, SACEEM, and BERKES said this would consolidate the financial foundations of the project while reinforcing ...