A large benefit for Czech rail sector 
Czechia will celebrate the twentieth anniversary of its accession to the EU on 5 May 2024. These 20 years of EU membership have been an engine of growth for the Czech railway industry, generating revenues in the hundreds of billions of Czech crowns (hundreds of millions of... more
Improving network interoperability in Australia
On behalf of the Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC), Wabtec will investigate the capabilities of the Australian advanced train management system (ATMS) solution. The aim is to develop the interoperability standard between ATMS and the European rail traffic management... more
Seven new trucks for Dutch haulier
The international haulage company Vonk & Co in the Netherlands has put seven out of 13 new Mercedes-Benz Ategos into operation. The carrier will use these trucks with box bodies to replace units that have been in service for over nine years. The new vehicles make daily... more
More rail capacity to open up new markets
Fenniarail has ordered two more Vectron electric locomotives from Siemens, which are scheduled to be delivered in early 2026. The Finnish private rail operator put the first Vectron into commercial service in late autumn 2023. Currently, Fenniarail’s locomotive fleet is... more
A rapid growth in Mexico
Samsara has opened a new office in Mexico City following quick growth since it entered the country's market in 2019. Meanwhile five of Mexico’s top ten trucking companies are Samsara customers, the IoT specialist said. To meet this increasing demand, Samsara expects to... more
Combined waste transport minimises CO2 emissions
In cooperation with ÖBB TSA and Brandl Transportlogistik, the Rail Cargo Group (RCG) transported the first tonnes of municipal waste for the Austrian waste management company Wastelog in 2023. The combination of rail and road transport shows the strength of multimodal logistics... more
First logisticians to test eActros 600s at work
The first two test vehicles of the Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 for long-distance haulage will go to Contargo and Remondis, Daimler said. Contargo will use its e-truck for several months for the transport of containers between the port of Wörth am Rhein and various loading and... more
Border pre-registration zone in Coqelles ready
The pre-registration building on Eurotunnel’s French terminal in Coqelle, has been completed. This represents a major step in meeting the 6 October deadline when the entry/exit system will come into force, the Channel tunnel concessionaire Getlink said. The pre-registration... more
US railroads extend partnership
The agreement builds upon three decades of STG and Union Pacific (UP) working together to deliver goods and products to consumers. The new contract will help STG with its growth trajectory, the logistician said. Moving freight by rail offers a variety of benefits, including... more
First converted locomotive joins CSX fleet
The hydrogen-powered locomotive was converted from an existing diesel locomotive using a hydrogen conversion kit developed by CPKC. In a next step, CSX will conduct field tests to further evaluate its performance and operational feasibility. The transformation was completed in... more