Trieste - Villach service launched 
ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) is now expanding its network for conventional wagonloads with a new TransFER connection between Villach in Austria and Trieste in Italy. Departure times can be arranged individually for this nonstop service, which RCG is operating with its own traction... more
USA eases entry restrictions for fully vaccinated
In early November, the United States will begin allowing fully vaccinated travellers from Mexico or Canada to enter the country by vehicles, rail and ferries for non-essential reasons. Travellers will be required to have appropriate paperwork that provides proof of vaccination.... more
India trials first long haul freight trains
Indian Railways (IR) has successfully operated two long haul freight trains on South Central Railway (SCR) for the first time. Long haul trains, which are twice or multiple times longer than the normal composition of freight trains, provide a very effective solution to the... more
First US fleet to run International eMV series
Navistar and Penske Truck Leasing will confirm their partnership for a zero-emissions future with the anticipated delivery of the International eMV series medium duty truck, which will be Navistar's first delivery of International's full battery electric medium-duty trucks in... more
A terminal of its own in Ostrava 
Railfreight transport requires not only intelligent equipment, but also the right transhipment facility in the right place. The Austrian rail logistics company Innofreight, which is building an intermodal terminal near the third-largest Czech city, is doing its best to provide... more
New Zealand's carrier relies on Swiss quality
Kiwi Rail and Stadler have signed a frame contract for the development and construction of 57 diesel locomotives for mainline service. Under the contract, the Swiss manufacturer will supply a latest state of the art Co-Co monocoque narrow gauge locomotive. The 57 locomotives... more
New partner expands heavy haulage network
Heavy load specialist Big Move in Germany has a new partner. The addition of Zureck Logistik from Brandenburg (Germany) will further strengthen its network of services for oversized cargoes. The partnership covers collaboration, an exchange of know-how and experience and the... more
40 lokos to convert to green powertrains
Operail is converting its diesel-electric locomotives to zero-emission fuel cell electric locomotives manufactured by Stargate Rail. The two Estonian companies recently signed a letter of intent to this effect. As part of the retrofit, the diesel generator sets that power... more
More funds for Moldovan railways
The European bank for reconstruction and development (EBRD) is providing Moldova’s national railway operator Calea Ferata din Moldova with an additional EUR 23.5 million loan to upgrade key infrastructure. The new loan follows a EUR 110 million financial package. To date, twelve... more
Takeover and extension of Novara terminal
Combiconnect, a company belonging to the Swiss Hupac Group, will take over the operation of the Novara CIM terminal in Italy from 18 October 2021. The aim of the takeover is to further expand the terminal for the transfer of transalpine traffic. Today, Novara CIM serves more... more