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New HOA hoppers for Mendip Rail
New HOA hoppers for Mendip Rail

VTG Rail UK has completed the delivery of the first batch of 34 out of 203 new HOA hopper wagons to Mendip Rail.

Transmash no more in the TMH's structure
Transmash no more in the TMH's structure

On 12 July 2024, Transmashholding (TMH) sold its Transmash works of Engels, which is a manufacturer of wagons and snow removal equipment. As a result of the transaction, Traktornye zavody became the major shareholder of Transmash.

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Tatravagónka semitrailer pocket wagons on test
Tatravagónka semitrailer pocket wagons on test

Deliveries of the first pocket wagons for the future 'rail motorway' service between València and Madrid were delayed during the spring.

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.

TRANSWAGGON provides automatic brake testing and additional digital monitoring from PJM
TRANSWAGGON provides automatic brake testing and additional digital monitoring from PJM

Together with PJM, the TRANSWAGGON Group is making a key contribution to the automation and digitalization of rail freight transport in Europe. Wagon rental customers save time and increase safety in operation by equipping their wagons with automatic brake testing.

New JNA-Z box wagons for DRS
New JNA-Z box wagons for DRS

On 28 March 2024 Direct Rail Services has taken delivery of a fleet of 25 brand new JNA-Z box wagons from VTG Rail UK.

ModuBox Bulk
ModuBox Bulk

This is the name given by VTG to a range of its open, fork-lift-manipulated, high-wall superstructures.

Deliveries of T4000 pocket wagons started and more ordered
Deliveries of T4000 pocket wagons started and more ordered

On 21 December 2023, ERA issued an approval for the T4000 pocket wagons from Tatravagónka so that the latter could subsequently start deliveries of a 200-strong batch to VTG. The first set of 15 wagons was shipped in January 2024, with the second set being transported to the customer in early February.

Mercitalia Intermodal extends fleet upgrade with PJM's Smart Train functions
Mercitalia Intermodal extends fleet upgrade with PJM's Smart Train functions

Combining transport efficiency with safety is a crucial requirement in daily intermodal transport for Mercitalia Intermodal, a company of the FS Italiane Group’s Logistics Business Unit.

New GBRf service between London Gateway and iPort Doncaster
New GBRf service between London Gateway and iPort Doncaster

On 29 January 2024, GB Railfreight has started a new intermodal service, connecting London Gateway with iPort Doncaster.

AITX On The European Market
AITX On The European Market

AITX (American Industrial Transport, Inc.) is an established wagon leasing, repair and maintenance provider in the USA, but in May 2023 it announced its entry into the European market.

LPG wagons for SBS Cargo Praha
LPG wagons for SBS Cargo Praha

SBS Cargo Praha has purchased four Class Zags tank wagons for transportation of liquefied petroleum gases.

SBB Cargo receives type approval for automatic brake test
SBB Cargo receives type approval for automatic brake test

SBB Cargo has reached an important milestone in the automation and digitalisation of railway freight traffic in Europe: on 8 November 2023, the BAV has granted type approval for the automatic brake test.