All Heavy haul & industrial freight articles – Page 3
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NewsDB Cargo UK and DB Cargo Polska refurbish wagons for Tata Steel’s green transition
DB Cargo UK and DB Cargo Polska are refurbishing 60 BAA wagons for Tata Steel’s £1.25 billion shift to green steel production.
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ArticleHafeet Rail partners with Progress Rail to supply modern freight fleet
The agreement between Hafeet Rail and Progress Rail supports the development of a safe and sustainable Omani-Emirati railway network, with locomotives specifically designed to withstand the region's unique climatic and geographical conditions.
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NewsRail Traction Company (RTC) and Akiem strengthen collaboration
Akiem, leasing company of locomotives and passenger trains, has signed a new contract with Rail Traction Company (RTC), Italian rail operator specializing in domestic and international freight transport especially along the Brenner axis.
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NewsIndustry reacts to the Chancellor's investment announcement
In her latest announcement, Rachel Reeves has promised to "kickstart economic growth" for the country and go "further and faster" than previous governments, including a revision on infrastructure rules and the treatment of large infrastructure projects outside of London and the South East, which leaders within the rail industry have ...
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ArticleIs Finland losing the train to Europe?
Ivan Beltramba, Railway and Transportation Engineer, examines the complexities of differing track gauges, an issue that is arguably limiting Finland’s competitiveness in the rail freight sector.
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NewsUAE's First Carbon Emission Avoidance and Reduction Certificates
Etihad Rail, the developer and operator of the UAE National Railway Network, has introduced the region’s first-ever "CO2 Emission Avoidance and Reduction Certificates," an innovative initiative that highlights the environmental benefits of rail transport for its customers.
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NewsStrong grain harvest supports regional rail haulage operations in Australia
Provider of grain haulage rail services in New South Wales and Victoria, SSR, is successfully rolling out daily operations to help deliver bulk agricultural commodities to both domestic and international markets.
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ArticleFrom coupling to innovation: How DAC enables the full digital freight train vision
Andreas Haller, Lead DAC Module Technology & Operation Intelligent Freight Train at DB Cargo, discusses the transformative potential of Digital Automatic Coupling (DAC) in revolutionising rail freight efficiency and interoperability across Europe.
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ArticleIn-Depth Focus: Digital Automatic Coupling
In this In-Depth Focus, we explore the role of DAC in optimising European rail freight, how specification, design, testing and pioneering is helping EU-RAIL prepare for DAC and the role DAC might play in the evolution of the rail freight industry.
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ArticleSwissrail shares valuable insights at InnoTrans 2024
At InnoTrans 2024, Editor Elizabeth Jordan met up with Andreas Haas, the managing director of Swissrail, for a chat about their latest projects and their experience at the biggest rail event in the calendar.
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ArticleIndian Railways overhauling its parcel business towards improved logistics efficiency
Raman Arora, from the Centre for Railway Information Systems (CRIS), Ministry of Railways, Govt. of India, shares his insight into Indian Railways’ new integrated cargo service that forms part of plans by the operator to overhaul its parcel business.
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ArticleInnoTrans 2024 Review
At the end of our Winter Issue, you'll find our exclusive review of InnoTrans 2024, where we met with some brilliant voices of the industry and got to grips with some of the latest technologies and projects to be “rolled-out” in the next few years.
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WhitepaperExperience the power of fully integrated rail systems
Explore how integrated planning helps you optimise daily rail freight operations, across all planning areas and time horizons for greater efficiency.
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WhitepaperVirtual Twins for Rail Simulation
Dive into critical rail freight issues and learn how aerodynamics and vehicle dynamics advanced simulation capabilities can provide high-precision virtual testing and validation solutions.
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NewsLithuania's LTG Cargo expands western operations with first car Shipment to Baltic region
LTG Cargo has completed its first shipment of cars from the Czech Republic to Lithuania on standard gauge tracks, marking a major step in its Westward expansion in the Baltic region.
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ArticleA game changer for rail freight: How DAC is shaping Rail Logistics Europe’s future
Jerome Ebrardt, Projects and Innovation Manager, Strategy & Development Direction at Rail Logistics Europe, spoke to Global Railway Review’s Halimah Haque about the transformative potential of Digital Automated Coupling (DAC) and its role in advancing innovation, efficiency and safety in the rail freight sector, while also addressing any reservations.
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NewsSignificant track price hike threatens rail freight competitiveness in Germany
According to industry experts and VPI, the planned 16% track price increase for Germany's rail freight in 2025 risks shifting freight to roads, threatening competitiveness and environmental goals.
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NewsNetwork Rail offers discount on track access charges to boost rail freight
Network Rail is offering a six-month waiver on track access charges to train operators, aiming to boost rail freight and reduce road congestion and carbon emissions.
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NewsRail sector faces challenges as traffic light coalition shifts focus to DB equity increase
Critics warn that increasing Deutsche Bahn's equity instead of funding rail infrastructure could raise costs for rail freight, hindering the shift from road to rail.
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ArticleNavigating rail freight’s future: Challenges and opportunities unveiled
At Rail Live 2024, Kathryn Oldale, Head of Strategy, Policy and Communications at DB Cargo (UK) Limited, sat down with Global Railway Review’s Emily Budgen to discuss the future of rail freight, focusing on industry challenges, technological innovations and sustainability efforts.