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rail freight

09.08.2021

Finland is preparing for unmanned rail freight

The Finnish project, which brings together about 20 different organizations, aims to develop the concept of unmanned short-distance freight transport by rail.
The prototype of the robot for performing the operations of releasing the brakes and gravity shunting is undergoing the final stages of testing.

09.08.2021

А robot is being tested for releasing brakes and gravity shunting on a sorting hump in the Russian Federation

The prototype of the robot for performing the operations of releasing the brakes and gravity shunting is undergoing the final stages of testing.
Battery locomotive ES1000

28.07.2021

Battery locomotive ES1000 will operate at the depot of the French national carrier SNCF

Express Service OOD has received an order from Technicenter SNCF de Lyon Gerland for the ES1000 battery locomotive.This will be the first delivery of Express Service battery powered shunting locomotive to a French national carrier.
The EU intends to convert diesel locomotive traction to biodiesel

16.07.2021

The EU intends to convert diesel locomotive traction to biodiesel

Europorte has already agreed with biofuel producer Saipol to test the use of rapeseed oil instead of diesel on Stadler Euro4000 locomotives.
The future has already arrived: HHLA unveils the Hyperloop cargo concept

09.07.2021

The future has already arrived: HHLA unveils the Hyperloop cargo concept

Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) and HyperloopTT are ready to present the HyperPort project: in other words, a container transport model using Hyperloop technology.
energy storage for railways

08.07.2021

Poland opens energy storage for railways

PKP Energetyka has opened the largest traction energy storage facility in Europe, which will ensure the supply of electricity to Poland on the railways.
Network Rail uses composite railroad ties at Sherrington Viaduct

30.06.2021

Network Rail uses composite railroad ties at Sherrington Viaduct

The introduction of composite railroad ties will enable Network Rail to achieve its goal of zero carbon emissions by 2050.
First battery trams in the USA with the Polish Medcom system

29.06.2021

First battery trams in the USA with the Polish Medcom system

In mid-July this year, in Charlotte, North Carolina (USA), trams with an onboard energy storage system from Medcom will be included in regular passenger service.
A unique modernization of the TEM2 locomotive has been performed

24.06.2021

A unique modernization of the TEM2 locomotive has been performed

LTG Tech has implemented a unique and so far the only modernization of the TEM2 locomotive in the region!Advantages of the modernized TEM2 locomotive: 🔸 New CATERPILLAR C32 engine.
contract for rail fasteners

22.06.2021

Nevomo and Plastwil sign contract for rail fasteners for magrail

Nevomo and Plastwil sign contract for rail fasteners for magrail. Anchorage systems and prestressed concrete sleepers will be part of the magrail test track.
Russian Railways, Sinara and Rusnano will develop hydrogen freight locomotives

18.06.2021

Russian Railways, Sinara and Rusnano will develop hydrogen freight locomotives

Russian Railways, Sinara and Rusnano will develop hydrogen freight locomotives. Rusnano, Russian Railways and the Sinara Group signed a cooperation agreement on the development of mainline and shunting hydrogen locomotives for freight traffic.
самым длинным железнодорожным туннелем

14.06.2021

Brenner Tunnel will become the longest railway tunnel in the world

64-kilometer Brenner Tunnel will become the world's longest railway tunnel, when completed. Webuild has won a $ 1.