Freight Train Components News
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Visit IMA Dresden at International Rail Vehicle Conference
Visit IMA Dresden at stand 7 for the 18th International Rail Vehicle Conference, taking place in Dresden from 22-24 September 2021.
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Will We See You at TRAKO?
Visit IMA Dresden at TRAKO, Europe’s second largest railway technology trade fair, taking place in Gdansk from 21-24 September 2021.
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UWC Flat Car Certified Allowing It to Begin Fulfilling 1,000-Unit Contract
UWC's model 13-6724 flat car has been certified and it's begun supplying Laude Smart Intermodal with 1,000 freight cars.
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Innovate UK and DfT Fund Project to Electrify Rail Freight Terminals
A prototype electrified rail freight terminal is to receive funding from Innovate UK and the Department for Transport.
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Passenger Trains Repurposed to Deliver Parcels into City Centres
High-speed parcel deliveries to city centres will soon be made by converted passenger trains showcases Network Rail and Orion.
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A Greener UK Economic Recovery Requires Shifting Freight from Road to Rail Says RDG
The Rail Delivery Group is calling on the UK government to introduce policies that will help shift freight from road to rail.
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EuroChem and UWC Sign Contract for 2,000 Mineral Hopper Cars
United Wagon Company (UWC) has received an order from EuroChem for 2,000 new generation hopper cars for mineral fertilisers.
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Network Rail Reports Rail Freight Growth in Eastern Region
Network Rail says that more freight is now being transported across one of its busiest business regions than before the pandemic.
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UWC’s Russian-Made Flat Cars Approved for Operation on European Rail Networks
United Wagon Company has obtained vehicle type approval from the European Union Agency for Railways for two of its flat cars.
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RB Group Orders 3,600 Container Flat Cars from UWC
Rolling stock owner and operator RB Group has ordered 3,600 flat cars from Russian freight car manufacturer United Wagon Company (UWC).
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Finland Introduces 7,000 Ton Freight Train
Finland has introduced a new 7,000 ton freight train hauled by two Siemens Vectron locomotives, topping its previous 6,000 ton record.
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Freight Car Manufacturer UWC Delivers Box Cars to Locotrans
Freight manufacturer UWC has delivered 50 box cars to rail operator Locotrans.The parties signed the contract for the railcars in early 2021…
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UWC to Deliver 1,000 Container Flat Cars to Trans Synergy
United Wagon Company (UWC) will manufacture and deliver 1,000 large-capacity container flat cars to intermodal operator Trans Synergy LLC.
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New European Rail Freight Connection between Belgium and Austria
MSC launches a new rail freight connection between Antwerp and Terminal Wien Süd, one of Austrian Federal Railways' terminals in Vienna.
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Transfesa Logistics Adds New Freight Connection in France
Transfesa Logistics has added regular weekly services to Dourges, France to its portfolio and is hoping to expand the number of services.
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German Transport Ministry to Fund Private Rail Connections
The German government will provide more financial assistance to businesses wishing to connect their facilities to the rail network.
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United Wagon Company to Supply Timber Flat Cars to Dessa
United Wagon Company has received a further order from leasing company Dessa for flat cars for the transportation of timber.
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Class 1 Railroad CSX to Acquire Pan Am Railways
CSX, a United States Class 1 railroad, has announced that it will acquire Pan Am Railways, expanding its presence in New England.
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DB Consortium Wins Contract in Uruguay
Deutsche Bahn International Operations, as part of a consortium has won a major rail freight line operating contract in Uruguay.
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VTG and DB Cargo Present New m2 Freight Wagon
VTG and DB Cargo have presented their new m2 – modular and multi-functional – freight wagon, following several years of working together.
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Etihad Rail Triples Its Fleet in Readiness of Stage Two
Etihad Rail has awarded a contract for 843 wagons to CRRC, which will triple its fleet in anticipation of the opening of Stage Two.
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UWC Delivers 36 Tank Cars to Khimprom
Russia: UWC has delivered 36 tank cars for the transportation of sodium hydroxide and other chemicals to Khimprom.
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China-Europe Mail Growth Sector for Rail Freight
UTLC Eurasian Rail Alliance says it has seen an increase in mail trains from China to Europe as a result of the restrictions on air freight.
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New Rail Link through the Alps to Open Fully in December
The New Railway Link through the Alps (NRLA), which consists of two north-south axes through Switzerland, will open fully in December.