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Quintus Vosman

August 3, 2021 | Light Rail

Kassel tram-train operation tender floated

The 10-year contract will include the operation of three tram-train trains in Kassel, Germany.

August 1, 2021 | Locomotives

CRRC electro-hybrid shunter for RCH on test at Velim

The shunter joins the Bison battery-electric hybrid unit, also built by CRRC Zhuzhou, on test at the centre.

July 27, 2021 | Infrastructure

Prorail completes Zwolle - Herfte quadrupling

The €270m project was launched in 2019.

July 19, 2021 | Fleet

CRRC begins construction of dual-mode locomotives for Port of Rotterdam

First Rail Innovator Group locomotive due in the Netherlands in 2023.

July 19, 2021 | Locomotives

Chinese ‘Bison’ locomotive for Rail Cargo Hungary on test at Velim

First Chinese-built dual-mode ‘Bison’ locomotive begins testing in Czech Republic.

July 17, 2021 | Main line

Extra funds found to complete Maas Line upgrade in the Netherlands

Cost of the project to upgrade the 89km line has increased from €154.6m to €266m.

June 8, 2021 | Main line

Dutch court rules NS did not abuse position for Limburg regional tender

The court also reversed a €41m fine imposed on NS in 2017.

June 8, 2021 | High-speed

Preparation contract signed for Czech high-speed station

The station is part of the pilot project for the Czech high-speed network.

June 1, 2021 | Main line

GSM-R failure cripples Dutch network

An investigation into the cause is underway.

May 24, 2021 | Locomotives

Disrupting the locomotive hire business

European Loc Pool was established in Switzerland in 2018 by a group of highly-experienced rail specialists who saw a need for innovation in the locomotive leasing market. IRJ correspondent Quintus Vosman talks to CEO, Willem Goosen about the company’s ambitions.

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