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Piraeus Bank is to finance the development of Thriassio Transit Centre
Set to increase freight transport by rail, the centre will promote Greece as a major freight hub in the trans-European transport network.
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Freight
Rail freight is incredibly important. Whether it is helping to remove lorries off the roads and drastically reducing congestion, or transporting goods that we consume every day, all countries rely on rail freight to provide a faster, greener, safer and more efficient way of transporting goods than via road or air.
Our rail freight content focuses on the biggest trends and developments in helping advance cargo movement by rail and create a modal shift.
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BNSF awarded clean technology pilot programme grant from CARB
An award of $22.6 million will build on BNSF’s existing investments in sustainable technologies, which include Tier 4 locomotives and idle control.
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Rail freight upgrade to boost UK businesses and local economy
A project is underway to upgrade the rail route between Doncaster and Immingham which looks to keep traffic off the roads.
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Record-breaking InnoTrans proves rail sector is booming
With international guest numbers reaching over 161,000 and more than 3,000 exhibitors showcasing their products and solutions, this year’s record-breaking InnoTrans trade fair has once again proved to be the driving force of the rail sector.
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Budget approved for expanded rail yard in the Port of Long Beach
Designed to shift more shipping containers from trucks to rail, the new facility will result in a more efficient and sustainable transfer of cargo, helping the Port of Long Beach to stay competitive and meet environmental targets.
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Smart sensors help DB Cargo track and monitor freight cars
DB Cargo AG, Europe's leading rail freight carrier, has commissioned Siemens Mobility to digitalise a large part of its freight car fleet
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iPort Rail, the rail freight terminal in Doncaster, is officially open
iPort connects to the electrified East Coast Main Line and is located next to the M18, close to Doncaster Sheffield Airport, within two hours of the deep-water ports.
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Freight railroads prepare for Hurricane Florence
U.S. freight railroads are taking direct action to protect their employees, customers and infrastructure as Hurricane Florence is predicted to hit the eastern seaboard.
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Optimising Reliability In-Depth Focus 2018
Running a safe, efficient and reliable rail service is the ultimate goal for all passenger and freight operators. But to succeed, the industry must adopt a variety of different tactics. This section explores how to utilise digital trends to monitor train and infrastructure components and how best to deploy methods…
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Rail Cargo Group implements new digital carrier system, RailCube
RailCube as a software solution offers a ‘common IT language’ across country borders, improved customer information and flexibility.
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InnoTrans 2018 Event Preview
Global Railway Review’s coverage of InnoTrans 2018 begins right here. Read on to find out what the trade fair has is in store for attendees this year between 18-21 September, and discover what products and showcases will be on display.
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Issue 5 2018 – Digital version
In this issue: establishing rail as the backbone of future mobility, InnoTrans 2018 show preview, and Flordia's new rail system, Brightline.
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UWC and Transmashholding to strengthen South America’s freight transportation
A new partnership will focus on developing freight transportation, alongside the expansion of both companies in South America.
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Indiana will soon see increased train capacity and bottlenecks eliminated
Passenger and freight services in Northwest Indiana will be improved with a new project set to cost $300 million and last two years.
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More freight will soon be transported along Felixstowe branch line
Public safety will be greatly improved, and 10 additional freight trains will be able to operate, with Network Rail’s new bridge approved.