G&W line now has a car inspector ![](fileadmin/templates/img/Engl_ohne_Schloss.png)
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Cathcart Rail in the USA became the running repair agent for car inspection and mechanical services in the 770 km network of the Portland & Western Railroad (PNWR) in Oregon, USA. The regional line PNWR, a part of G&W, was founded in 1995 and supports lumber,... more
Trans-Pennine upgrade enters next phase ![](fileadmin/templates/img/Engl_ohne_Schloss.png)
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The UK infrastructure manager Network Rail has chosen Jacobs as its technical services integration delivery partner for the trans-Pennine route upgrade. The 110 km line stretches across the North of England between York and Manchester, running via Leeds and Huddersfield. It... more
Weekly train service launched in India ![](fileadmin/templates/img/Engl_ohne_Schloss.png)
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DP has launched a new rail-led multimodal service in India. The train links Gandhidham in Gujarat to India’s national capital region (NCR) around Delhi. It runs weekly and follows the introduction of intermodal services in India connecting southern Gujarat and Chennai to the... more
2,000 t of CO2e saved ![](fileadmin/templates/img/Engl_ohne_Schloss.png)
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Nestlé has entered into a partnership with the road freight forwarder Sennder, to decarbonise its logistics network. Over the past three years, this collaboration has cut more than 2,000 t of CO2e, by completing more than 3,000 green loads, using HVO100 and electric... more
36,000 e-powered commercial vehicles ![](fileadmin/templates/img/Engl_ohne_Schloss.png)
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The registration of e-powered commercial vehicles in Switzerland has declined again, after many years of growth. 12% fewer e-vehicles for commercial transport were registered in 2023, according to the country’s statistical office. A total of 35,921 e-powered commercial... more
VTG expanding in Eastern Europe ![](fileadmin/templates/img/Engl_ohne_Schloss.png)
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The German rail logistics provider VTG has acquired the remaining shares in the traction company Retrack Slovakia from Rail Services Slovakia, making it the sole owner of the Retrack Slovakia Group and its subsidiaries in Czechia and Hungary. This acquisition strengthens... more
Cargo Beamer expanding Alpine service ![](fileadmin/templates/img/Engl_ohne_Schloss.png)
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The intermodal specialist Cargo Beamer is enhancing its European network with a new connection between Kornwestheim (near Stuttgart, Germany) and Domodossola (Italy). It will be launched on 11 February and will operate three weekly roundtrips, with departures from... more
Handing over first ten of 150 e-trucks ![](fileadmin/templates/img/Engl_ohne_Schloss.png)
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On 29 January DB Schenker received the first ten of 150 Man ‘eTGX’ ultra long-distance electric trucks at the manufacturer’s plant in Munich (Germany). Following the handover Schenker drivers transported the vehicles to locations all over Germany. The trucks, designed for... more
Dutch haulier’s fleet rises to 50 e-trucks ![](fileadmin/templates/img/Engl_ohne_Schloss.png)
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Bidfood Netherlands has led the energy transition in food logistics in the Netherlands since 2021, integrating Renault Trucks electric vehicles into its fleet. It currently operates 25 Renault ‘E-Tech’ lorries, which have already prevented 230 t of CO₂ emissions. The company... more
Major locomotive order from Guinea ![](fileadmin/templates/img/Engl_ohne_Schloss.png)
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The Wabtec Corporation, a US manufacturer, has secured a USD 248 million order for its ‘Evolution Series’ locomotives and services from Winning Consortium Simandou (WCS). The locos will support rail operations for the Baowu & Winning joint venture at the high-grade iron ore... more