ERFA calls for EC to adopt ambitious rail freight approach
In order to ensure the growth of the rail freight industry, ERFA has stressed the need for regulation revisions and a more ambitious approach from the EC.
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Albanian Railways awards consulting contract for Tirana network modernisation
Albanian Railways has awarded a consortium the contract for the consulting and technical assistance services for the new project to upgrade rail connections with the country’s capital, Tirana.
CERTIFER Group acquires AEbt Angewandte Eisenbahnteknik GmbH
Following the acquisition of AEbt Angewandte Eisenbahnteknik GmbH in January 2020, CERTIFER has now entered the German, Austrian and Swiss market.
ŽSSK reveals RegioPanter EMU for the Žilina and Trenčín region
Representing a €160 million investment from ŽSSK, the new EMUs will provide passengers with a wide range of modernised benefits.
UWC receives RC FRT certification for two articulated hopper cars
The hopper cars have the potential to increase Russia's rail network’s carrying capacity and reduce the price of transporting freight.
ÖBB Rail Cargo Group continues expansion of its Carrier network
Following the acquisition of Rail Time Polska Sp. z.o.o. in 2019, ÖBB Rail Cargo Group's Carrier network has now expanded into 12 European countries.
DSB’s coach contract with Talgo supports Denmark’s sustainability commitments
The new train sets for DSB will contribute to supporting a further reduction of carbon emissions from rail transport in Denmark.
Deutsche Bahn adds 17 double-deck trains to Intercity fleet
Deutsche Bahn's new trains, provided by Stadler, will operate on the Rostock–Berlin–Dresden intercity line as of 8 March 2020.
Alstom signs first contract to provide 11 battery-electric regional trains for Germany
Alstom's Coradia Continental battery-electric trains will be used for regional traffic on the 80 kilometres of non-electrified line between the cities of Chemnitz and Leipzig.
Arkhbum signs contract with UWC for delivery of timber transportation cars
Upon delivery of the 25 new cars by the end of the first quarter of 2020, Arkhbum's fleet will rise to 305 UWC-produced units.
UK Transport Secretary praises new direct Eurostar connection
Eurostar has introduced a direct, non-stop route between the Netherlands and the UK without requiring passengers to disembark midway for passport control.
Russian Railways doubles freight traffic on BAM and Trans-Siberian lines
As a result of the implementation of a major project, Russian Railways has doubled its freight transportation compared to the base year of 2012.
ÖBB orders Desiro ML trains from Siemens Mobility
The order of 11 new trains from Siemens Mobility completes the initial contract for 200 Desiro ML ÖBB Cityjets for the Austrian network.
Greater Anglia introduces Rail and Sail ticket to Europe
In a bid to encourage sustainable travel and offer an alternative to flying, Greater Anglia has announced the introduction of its Rail Sail ticket.
Alpha Trains to lease five DMU trains to the Czech Republic
Alpha Trains has signed a long-term lease contract for five Siemens Desiro Classic DMUs with a subsidiary of Arriva Transport Česká Republika a.s.
