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New Renfe Mercancías ‘Zero CO2’ locomotives take first trip in Asturias
The first commercial trip of the new Renfe Mercancías 'Zero CO2' locomotives, which are 100% electric, has taken place in Asturias.
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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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eBook: Trends in next generation rail freight activity
22 February 2023 | By Dassault Systèmes
With support from Dassault Systèmes, Global Railway Review conducted a survey which gathered the thoughts from over 200 rail professionals on how digitalisation is being used to transform the rail freight industry. This eBook takes a look at the results and breaks down the feedback.
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LTG Cargo to launch a new intermodal connection in Poland
LTG Cargo are launching a new intermodal freight connection between Kaunas in Lithuania and Sławków in Poland.
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Network Rail and Varamis Rail launch new zero carbon freight service
Network Rail and Varamis Rail have teamed up to launch a new zero carbon freight service which will run between Scotland and the Midlands.
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Indian Railways places $3 billion contract for new electric locomotives
Indian Railways has ordered 1,200 new electric locomotives, making it Siemens Mobility's single largest locomotive order in history.
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ÖBB Rail Cargo Group forms new subsidiary in Serbia
ÖBB Rail Cargo Group is now operating with its own staff and locomotives in Serbia, enabling faster connections between Turkey and Central and South-Eastern Europe.
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Governments of Canada and Ontario invest over $30m in Huron Central Railway
The Governments of Canada and Ontario are investing a combined $31.5 million to ensure reliability and resiliency in the Huron Central Railway.
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GB Railfreight announce locomotive leasing deal with Akiem
GBRf have agreed a 10-year locomotive leasing deal with Akiem which will see £25 million invested to increase the number of locomotives across GBRf’s operations.
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Most read articles of 2022: Global Railway Review’s Top 10
Take a look at Global Railway Review’s most read articles of 2022, including the impact of open-access competition, Saudi Arabia Railway’s growth plans, digital twins at HS1, and Stockholm Central Stations masterplan.
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Global Railway Review Issue 6 2022
Packed full of exclusive content, including how networks prepare for harsh winter weather; projects to reduce noise and vibrations; digital twins for Canada's trains; and much more!
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Global Railway Review Weekly News Roundup
Craig Waters, Editor of Global Railway Review, explores what made the headlines in the rail industry during week 05-09 Dec 2022.
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ÖBB Rail Cargo Group to open subsidiary in Shanghai
ÖBB RCG will have a full local presence in Shanghai from early 2023, expanding its position in Eurasia.
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Constant connectivity: the power of mobile broadband satellite solutions in rail freight
Scott Congdon, Market Development and Partnership Management, Land Mobile, Intelsat, details the remote activity challenges that rail freight operators face and explains how the FlexMove network can provide solutions to these challenges.
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Global Railway Review Weekly News Roundup
Craig Waters, Editor of Global Railway Review, explores what made the headlines in the rail industry during week 21-25 November 2022.
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Ermewa to deliver 200 newly built grain wagons to Rail Cargo Logistics
Rail Cargo Logistics are to receive all 200 grain wagons by the end of 2023, with Ermewa having already delivered the first 25 in October 2022.