Latest Business News
All the latest business news in the rail sector.
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Transfesa Logistics Launches Refrigerated Train to UK
Transfesa Logistics has launched a refrigerated train to transport food, medical and hygiene supplies from Spain to the UK.
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OEBB: Rail Freight Best Option in Light of Road Freight Restrictions
OEBB has seen an increase in demand for its international rail freight services during coronavirus due to border restrictions for lorries.
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RZD Logistics Launches New Shenyang-Enns Rail Freight Service
RZD Logistics has launched a new freight service between Shenyang in China and Enns in Austria in close collaboration with Sinotrans.
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BLS Cargo Calls Outlook for 2020 'Bleak'
BLS Cargo says its 2019 results have been positive but it has called the outlook for 2020 'bleak' in light of the coronavirus pandemic.
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BLS 2019 Annual Results Positive following Entry into Long-Distance Sector
BLS has published its annual results for 2019 and takes a positive view after it successfully entered the long-distance passenger market.
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1000m Freight Train from China en Route to Kaliningrad
A 1000m freight train is travelling from China to Kaliningrad. It must travel through Latvia, whose tracks can take the weight and length.
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DB Continues Recruitment Efforts – Digitally
Deutsche Bahn is continuing its recruitment efforts despite the coronavirus pandemic but has shifted to digital interviews and training.
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Swiss Freight Train Derails in Germany
A Swiss freight train derailed in Germany on Thursday evening killing the driver after a piece of a bridge fell on the tracks.
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Network Rail Commits to Immediate Supplier Payments
Network Rail says it is moving to immediate payments for its suppliers to avoid cashflow issues and keep the supply chain strong.
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First Freight Train from Wuhan En Route to Germany
The first freight train has left Wuhan for Germany since the coronavirus outbreak. Carrying PPE and medical masks, it will arrive 12 April.
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Increased Demand for Rail Freight Services
Demand for rail freight services are increasing during the coronavirus pandemic as the reliable, safe delivery of key supplies is paramount.
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Stadler's Annual Results: 444 Vehicles Delivered in 2019
Stadler has published its annual results for 2019 which demonstrate an 80 percent increase in the number of trains delivered.
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Lineas Joins European Rail Freight Association
Private rail freight operator Lineas is the latest company to join ERFA, the European Rail Freight Association, headquartered in Brussels.
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Rail Baltica Estonia Appoints Tõnu Grünberg CEO
Rail Baltica Estonia has appointed Tõnu Grünberg as its CEO, effective 1 March. He is tasked with accelerating the project.
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Siemens Releases New Images of Goole Rail Manufacturing Site
After having submitted the detailed planning application for its train manufacturing site in Goole, Siemens has released CGIs of the site.
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DB Supervisory Board Extends Contract for Martin Seiler
DB's supervisory board has extended Martin Seiler's contract until December 2025. Due to end in 2020, it will now run for a further 5 years.
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Alstom and Bombardier Sign Acquisition MoU
Following rumours, Alstom and Bombardier have now announced they have signed an MoU for Alstom's acqusition of Bombardier Transportation.
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Alstom Confirms Bombardier Acquisition Rumours
Alstom has responded to the rumours that it is in talks with Bombardier about a potential acquisition of Bombardier Transportation.
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DB Agrees Strategic Collaboration with Ukrainian Railways
DB Engineering & Consulting and Ukrainian Railways have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to modernise operations and rail services.