Hamburg's smart trucks to blaze the trail 
This is the first time a smart truck is to be deployed in an urban environment. The trial will be conducted in Hamburg, Germany, and is scheduled to last four years. The aim of the Modi project is to test solutions and potentials of the highest level of automation without a... more
Wabtec wins major services contract
Manufacturer Wabtec has signed a services contract with leasing company Akiem to provide maintenance of critical equipment for locomotive fleets in Europe. The agreement, which is to run for the next five years, covers brake components, pantographs and Heating, Ventilation... more
Hydrogen vans in UK certified
Developer First Hydrogen has received the UK road certification for its first zero emission light commercial vehicles. The vehicles will now be able to undergo customer trials on public roads commencing January 2023 for a period of 24 months. The vans will be trialled in... more
European transport market beginning to relax
H1/2022 was marked by a massive imbalance in the European transport market. But the situation began to ease in the third quarter, despite all the negative signs. Although the ratio of offered freight to offered cargo space was still above the 70:30 mark, the curve is levelling... more
Large e-truck order from USA
German e-mobility specialist Quantron has signed a framework agreement with TMP Logistics Group for an order of up to 500 Class 8 trucks with FCEV drive system. The vehicles, which will be operated via Quantron-as-a-Service (QaaS), are scheduled for delivery by 2024. There... more
Sweeping autumn leaves off Scottish tracks
Scotland’s Railway has launched its autumn treatment programme to remove leaves and debris from the tracks and help keep trains safe on the rails this autumn. Network Rail’s special fleet of leaf-busting trains will operate around-the-clock until December 2022, helping to... more
Grants for short line railroads in South Dakota
The US Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has awarded grants for two short line railroads in South Dakota. The Ringneck & Western (RWRR), an affiliate of Watco, will receive up to USD 1,799,009 to construct two transload tracks to transport lumber and aggregate; and... more
More intermodal routes available from Rostock
Hansa Destinations has introduced two new regular train-connections to and from the Rostock gateway, offering links with Duisburg and Kaldenkirchen (all Germany), Italy and Southern France and onward services to central Sweden. Hansa Destinations is also expanding its... more
26th short line railroad acquired
The US-transport company Omnitrax has entered into a contract with Iowa Pacific Holding to purchase the assets of the San Luis and Rio Grande Railroad (SLRG) out of bankruptcy. The acquisition marks Omnitrax's 26th rail operation, expanding its network to more than 3,200 km... more
3.5 t dropside trailers added to fleet
In UK, Ferns Group has taken delivery of four new Iveco trucks that have joined its nationwide fleet of over 500 commercial vehicles. Ferns provides extensive aggregate, surfacing, recycling, and utility services all over the country. The quartet of twin rear wheel Iveco... more