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Polo Logistica FS to receive 70 TRAXX Universal locomotives
Polo Logistica FS to receive 70 TRAXX Universal locomotives

On 19 June 2024 Alstom has signed a contract with Mercitalia Rail, a company of the Polo Logistica FS, for the supply of 70 TRAXX Universal locomotives for Italy, along with 12 years of full maintenance services.

Bezhitskaya stal became part of KTZ
Bezhitskaya stal became part of KTZ

On 7 June 2024 TMH has completed the procedure of transferring Bezhitskaya steel (Bryansk) to Kontsern Traktornye zavody.

DE 18s for SPITZKE
DE 18s for SPITZKE

On 26 March 2024, SPITZKE SE and Vossloh Rolling Stock signed a contract for ten low-emission DE 18 Stage V locomotives.

ČD Cargo 2025
A very new railway for Egypt
A very new railway for Egypt

Siemens Mobility is making progress on a huge contract for Egypt that is set to take rail transport in the country to a whole new level.

LION Logistics uses roadrailLink in the transportation of semi-trailers to Ukraine
LION Logistics uses roadrailLink in the transportation of semi-trailers to Ukraine

One of the cases of this year's new transports using the roadrailLink system is a line across Poland operated by the German forwarding company LION Logistics.

Metrans expands terminal area in Dunajská Streda
Metrans expands terminal area in Dunajská Streda

Metrans, the rail company of Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA), has expanded its Slovakian hub terminal in Dunajská Streda by around five hectares.

Polo Logistica FS purchased eight DE 18 locomotives
Polo Logistica FS purchased eight DE 18 locomotives

Polo Logistica FS purchased eight Type DE 18 locomotives, manufactured by Vossloh Rolling Stock, used by Rete Ferroviaria Italiana (RFI) in the Strait of Messina and for maintenance operations.

First Class 66 with ETCS
First Class 66 with ETCS

On 26 April 2024 the first locomotive of Class 66, the Britain’s principal freight fleet, to be fitted with digital signalling equipment was moved on to dynamic testing, having successfully progressed through static testing. 

Green Cargo launches new intermodal train between Göteborg Kombi and Norrköping Port
Green Cargo launches new intermodal train between Göteborg Kombi and Norrköping Port

Green Cargo's new intermodal train solution will enhance the transportation of goods between Göteborg Kombi and Norrköping Port.

WALBO Group companies in insolvency
WALBO Group companies in insolvency

The companies of the Ostrava-based WALBO group of entrepreneur Pavel Borský are in insolvency. From January to March 2024, insolvency proceedings were opened successively with the companies WALBO RAILWAY, WALBO ENGINEERING, WALBO WAGONS and WALBO AUTOMATION.

Helrom launches its second line
Helrom launches its second line

On 4 April 2024, Helrom launched its second line, connecting Regensburg and Lébény.

HHLA acquires interest in Roland Spedition
HHLA acquires interest in Roland Spedition

In order to further implement its strategy aimed at growth and innovation, Hamburger Hafen und Logistik acquired a majority share in Roland Spedition, one of the largest owner-led container operators for hinterland transport in Austria

Digirata - an ETCS in Finland
Digirata - an ETCS in Finland

Like other European countries, also Finland is preparing to introduce ERTMS.

ČD Cargo hires Vectron DM from Northrail
ČD Cargo hires Vectron DM from Northrail

At the beginning of April, ČD Cargo announced that it had hired one Vectron Dual Mode, namely 248 082, from Northrail, to be operated by its German branch.

BMZ has mastered the mid-repair of the Class 2TE25A
BMZ has mastered the mid-repair of the Class 2TE25A

BMZ received the right to carry out mid-repairs of the Class 2TE25A diesel locomotives Vityaz with the asynchronous propulsion.

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