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27th Apr 2020 13:58
Infrastructure

A Second Agreement Between Správa Železnic And SNCF

On 24 April 2020, Správa železnic signed an agreement with SNCF on the provision of services in preparation for the construction of high-speed lines in the Czech Republic.

25th Apr 2020 01:37
Passenger

A Special Nano-Spraying In ČD Trains

In the Moravian-Silesian Region, the first phase of a pilot project was recently completed, in which ČD, the Region, NanoZone and the Ostrava Health Institute are cooperating.

24th Apr 2020 15:43
Passenger

Crashed PKP IC Pendolino Returned Home

Following an accident during one of the test runs near München on the 8th of the month, the damaged Class ED 250-001 EMU was sent from Germany to Poland.

23rd Apr 2020 20:49
Freight

Further EMC Measurements With TRAXX MS3 Locomotives For ČD Cargo

Within the process to award the approval of the test service on the public network, locomotives 388.001 and 002 for ČD Cargo underwent another round of EMC measurements at the VUZ Velim test centre n 21 April 2020.

23rd Apr 2020 18:22
Freight , Passenger

Akiem Acquired Macquarie European Rail’s Rolling Stock Leasing Business

After the 17 February 2020 announcement of the signature of a definitive agreement to acquire the rolling stock leasing business of Macquarie European Rail (MER) and following approval by the competent authorities, Akiem Group can now confirm finalisation of the transaction on 23 April 2020.

23rd Apr 2020 18:06
Freight

More Wagons For Dessa

On 16 April 2020 OVK (UWC) announced it has signed a contract with Dessa, a leasing company on the transportation services market, for the supply of an additional batch of 20 new generation 60-foot flat wagons for the timber.

22nd Apr 2020 13:17
Passenger

First Car Of The New ČD Double Deck Push-Pull Trains

Škoda Vagonka continues to build a batch of five three-car push-pull trains for ČD, which were ordered on 29 March 2019.

22nd Apr 2020 09:25
Infrastructure

First Czech Turnouts For 160 km/h To The Diverging Path

Between 20 and 23 April 2020, two turnouts are being installed at the Prosenice station (near Přerov), which enable trains to run at a speed of 160 km/h to the diverging path.

21st Apr 2020 22:33
Freight

ČD Cargo’s Batch-Rebuilt Class 742.7 Locomotives Started Operation

Following the prototype 742.711, taken over by the operator on 30 July 2019, CZ LOKO started deliveries of a batch of 50 Type EffiShunter 1000-M modernised diesel locomotives.

21st Apr 2020 12:15
Passenger

NS Tendering For The New Generation Double Deck EMUs

NS has started the tendering process, based on EU legislation, for a new generation of double deck trains. The process is starting with a market consulting to the industries which is part of pre-selecting potential suppliers.

20th Apr 2020 22:25
Freight

Last Green Class Re 4/4 Locomotives

At SBB there remain the last three green-painted Class Re 4/4 electric locomotives, which are used in regular service all over Switzerland, two of them by SBB Cargo.

20th Apr 2020 21:28
Freight

New Tank Wagons For EvroKhim

In early April 2020 OVK (UWC) announced that it has signed contract with EvroKhim for the supply of a batch 14 Model 15-6901 tank wagons mounted on the 25 t axle-load Model 18-9855 bogies.

20th Apr 2020 15:59
Passenger

Agreement On Financing The ENR Carriages Entered Into Force

On 20 April 2020 in Cairo an agreement entered into force on multilateral financing of the largest project in the history of the ENR for the supply of 1,300 carriages manufactured by TMH and its partners.

19th Apr 2020 19:19
Passenger

Israeli Desiro HC EMUs On Test

Siemens continues with tests of the Desiro HC units destined for Israeli State Railways.

18th Apr 2020 12:35
Passenger

A PSO Contract For The Wien - Salzburg Route

On 17 April the Austrian Ministry of Transport temporarily awarded WESTbahn and ÖBB a temporary PSO contract for the Wien - Salzburg route.