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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.
locomotive maintenance centers

11.11.2024

Alstom’s New Locomotive Maintenance Centers in Kazakhstan: Boosting Regional Infrastructure

The French company Alstom is constructing four locomotive maintenance centers in Kazakhstan. This project, valued at €50 million ($54.
new fleet of DM-class locomotives

07.11.2024

New Fleet of DM-Class Locomotives: KiwiRail’s Step Toward Sustainability and Efficiency

KiwiRail has introduced a new fleet of DM-class locomotives in Christchurch, marking a significant modernization step for increased freight efficiency and reduced emissions across New Zealand.
Innovations in Locomotive Repair

24.10.2024

Innovations in Locomotive Repair: Interview with Dmitry Chuprina, Director of “GROUP DIESEL” LTD

Rail transport plays a key role in the economy, ensuring the transportation of goods and passengers over long distances. The reliability and efficiency of locomotives and diesel locomotives directly depend on quality maintenance and timely repairs.
Indian Railways

22.10.2024

Indian Railways unveils upgraded WAP-5 locomotives for the Amrit Bharat train fleet

Indian Railways unveiled upgraded WAP-5 locomotives, modernized at Chittaranjan Locomotive Works, for the Amrit Bharat train fleet.
Innovative Solutions of MLRP: An Interview with Serhiy Roy

18.10.2024

Innovative Solutions of MLRP: An Interview with Serhiy Roy

In the modern world, rail transport remains one of the most reliable and in-demand modes of transportation. However, to maintain high efficiency and safety, constant innovations and maintenance of rolling stock are necessary.
Modernization of Locomotives

09.10.2024

Modernization of Locomotives in Nigeria’s Railway System Begins

Nigeria has launched a major project to modernize its railway system by transitioning to liquefied natural gas (LNG), this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Series 311 locomotive modernization

28.09.2024

Spain Launches Tender for Modernizing Series 311 Shunting Locomotives

The Spanish government has tasked the Ministry of Transport, Mobility, and Urban Development with organizing a tender for the modernization and maintenance of Series 311 shunting locomotives through the railway infrastructure operator Adif, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.