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Wheelset Grinding: Advantages of the Mobile Technology from GROUP DIESEL LTD

02.07.2025

Wheelset Grinding: Advantages of the Mobile Technology from GROUP DIESEL LTD

GROUP DIESEL LTD, a leader in providing repair and maintenance services for railway transport, offers its clients innovative solutions aimed at increasing the efficiency and safety of rolling stock operations.
Pesa has signed a $7.5 million contract with PKP Intercity to carry out a major overhaul of eight diesel engines used in the Gama SU160 locomotive series.

29.05.2025

Pesa to Overhaul Diesel Engines of Gama Locomotives

Pesa has signed a $7. 5 million contract with PKP Intercity to carry out a major overhaul of eight diesel engines used in the Gama SU160 locomotive series.
Traxtion is increasing its rolling stock repair capabilities in Rosslyn, South Africa. This will significantly improve services for clients and speed up work completion

22.04.2025

Traxtion Expands Its Repair and Maintenance Capabilities for Rolling Stock

Traxtion is increasing its rolling stock repair capabilities in Rosslyn, South Africa. This will significantly improve services for clients and speed up work completion.
In April 2025, East Midlands Railway (EMR) launched its first upgraded Series 170 diesel train. The modernization of 44 trains in this series includes several significant improvements.

21.04.2025

Modernization of East Midlands Railway Trains: Improving Service Quality

In April 2025, East Midlands Railway (EMR) launched its first upgraded Series 170 diesel train. The modernization of 44 trains in this series includes several significant improvements.
Progress Rail has signed three contracts with ENR for the modernization of 100 AA22T locomotives, technical support, and parts supply over a period of 15 years

17.04.2025

Progress Rail Modernizes 100 Locomotives in Egypt

Progress Rail has signed three contracts with ENR for the modernization of 100 AA22T locomotives, technical support, and parts supply over a period of 15 years.
Egypt has signed a $235 million deal with Progress Rail (PRL) to modernize 100 locomotives, including supplying spare parts and providing technical support for 15 years

12.04.2025

Egypt Signs $235 Million Deal with PRL to Modernize Locomotives

Egypt has signed a $235 million deal with Progress Rail (PRL) to modernize 100 locomotives, including supplying spare parts and providing technical support for 15 years.
EffiShunter 1000

31.01.2025

CZ Loko to Modernize Shunting Locomotives for CD Cargo by 2027

Czech manufacturer CZ Loko has begun upgrading up to 50 shunting locomotives for freight operator CD Cargo. These locomotives, built between 1977 and 1986, will receive advanced components and significant technical improvements.
TasRail’s Locomotive Overhaul Drives Rail Modernization and Efficiency in Tasmania.

26.01.2025

TasRail’s Locomotive Overhaul Drives Rail Modernization and Efficiency in Tasmania

TasRail’s Locomotive Overhaul Drives Rail Modernization and Efficiency in Tasmania. This was reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
CZ Loko has completed the modernization of the first EffiShunter 1600 locomotive for Slovak company BTS.

22.01.2025

CZ Loko Completes Modernization of Locomotives for Slovak Company BTS

CZ Loko has completed the modernization of the first EffiShunter 1600 locomotive for Slovak company BTS. The second locomotive is planned for completion in the first quarter of 2025.
Progress Rail

05.12.2024

Progress Rail Completes Comprehensive Locomotive Modernization for Metra

Progress Rail has completed the comprehensive modernization of fifteen locomotives for Chicago-based operator Metra under a 2019 contract.
Hybrid Locomotives

25.11.2024

Hybrid Locomotives: A New Step in Railway Technology

American corporation Norfolk Southern has partnered with Alstom to modernize aging locomotives effectively. Hybrid locomotives, powered by batteries, represent a significant innovation in the transportation industry.
Locomotive to Hybrid Traction

18.11.2024

Locomotive to Hybrid Traction: A Milestone for Tata Steel and Bemo Rail

Tata Steel introduced a locomotive to hybrid traction at its steel plant in Velsen-Noord, Netherlands. This modernization enhances sustainability in industrial transport and marks a breakthrough in eco-friendly production.