Volta Zero trucks now in series production 
Volta Trucks has started producing the 16-t all-electric Volta Zero at the plant of partner Steyr Automotive in Austria. The initial batch of vehicles will be used for the Volta zero driving experience programme. This test drive programme, where customers will be loaned a... more
Transnet to establish leasing company
South African carrier Transnet is seeking a partner to set up a leasing company to lease rolling stock - including wagons and locomotives – to the market. The establishment of a leasing company is aligned with the policy directive for rail reform. It aims to create a more... more
Fuel cap alarm to scare off thieves
Add Secure is expanding its range of products with the introduction of a fuel cap solution to prevent fuel theft. The device is compatible with all types of heavy-duty vehicles and replaces the traditional fuel cap. The new fuel cap contains opening sensors that are... more
Construction work disrupts hinterland traffic
Germany is currently carrying out upgrades in various areas of its rail network, which, among other things, is causing temporary disruptions in seaport-hinterland transports. TFG Transfracht will therefore have to reroute some of its Albatros Express trains in the coming... more
Italy’s goods onto the rails 
Railpool Group orders 27 locomotives, also for Italian freight traffic. Italian demand for rolling stock for freight transport solutions is increasing, and Railpool, a German leasing company for rail vehicles, is increasingly responding to this demand. The group plans to provide... more
Railvetia launches services within Switzerland
DB Cargo Switzerland has added a new service to its portfolio. With Railvetia – a new brand name combining rail and Helvetia - the company now also operates block train services within Switzerland. While DB Cargo Switzerland has so far offered mainly transalpine... more
First locomotive with ETCS on the Öresund Bridge
The Vectron locomotive has received approval for operation along the Scandinavian corridor (Austria-Germany-Denmark-Sweden-Norway). Now both freight and passenger trains may travel along the entire corridor without changing locomotives. The first to take advantage of this is... more
Funding for fleet transformation in France
French forwarders can benefit from financial support by the government when they acquire e-trucks. The French Agency for Ecologica Transision (Ademe), which manages the tender, has opened a call for tenders providing EUR 60 million for 2023 to help finance investments in... more
Stadler to take over maintenance service for GBRF
In UK, GB Railfreight (GBRf) and Stadler have signed an agreement that will see Stadler Rail Services take charge of all aspects of service and maintenance for GBRf’s latest hybrid locomotives from 2025. This news follows GBRf’s contract with Stadler and Beacon Rail to... more
Innovative block train service launched
For the first time, APM Terminals Pipavav in India, Maersk and Pipavav Rail have joined forces to provide a block train service for a single consignee - Tinna Rubber. APM Terminals Pipavav will provide rail infrastructure and connectivity from the Indian port to Sonepat via... more