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March 25, 2020 | Freight

EU recommends ‘green lanes’ to keep freight moving during coronavirus lockdown

THE European Commission (EC) has issued new advice to ensure freight continues to flow across European Union (EU) borders during the lockdowns imposed to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

March 25, 2020 | Freight

European associations highlight transport’s value in combating coronavirus

EUROPEAN transport industry associations have jointly endorsed a series of pledges reinforcing the critical role that transport is playing in combating the coronavirus pandemic.

March 24, 2020 | Freight

Latvian Railways halts national electrification project

LATVIAN Railways (LDz) has decided to halt a project to electrify its 1520mm-gauge network due to a sharp drop in freight traffic.

March 20, 2020 | Middle East

Saudi Arabia to halt all public transport for 14 days

SAUDI Arabia says all public transport services will shut down with effect from 06.00 on March 21 in a bid to halt the spread of the coronavirus.

March 20, 2020 | Fleet

United Wagon wins fertilizer hopper wagon contract

RUSSIAN chemical manufacturer Togliattiazot has awarded a contract to United Wagon Company (UWC) for 200 hopper wagons to transport mineral fertilizers.

March 18, 2020 | Freight

New British operator plans green parcels service

BRITISH start-up Varamis Rail is targeting the introduce of a carbon-neutral express parcels service on Britain’s East Coast Main Line.

March 17, 2020 | Freight

ÖBB Rail Cargo Group maintains freight services

AUSTRIAN Federal Railways’ (ÖBB) rail freight subsidiary Rail Cargo Group (RCG) says it is continuing to operate freight trains despite the restrictions due to the coronavirus pandemic.

March 16, 2020 | Technology

CZ Loko to introduce hybrid locomotive range

CZECH locomotive manufacturer CZ Loko is planning to introduce three new hybrid locomotives called DualShunter 2000, EffiLiner 2000 and DualLiner 2000.

March 13, 2020 | Infrastructure

Italian companies support Uruguayan upgrade project

FERROCARRIL Central Construction Company, Uruguay, has awarded a joint venture of Italian companies Wegh Group and Diorama a €35m contract to supply sleepers to support the rehabilitation of the 273km Port of Montevideo - Paso do los Toros line.

March 13, 2020 | Freight

Intermodal operators urge action in face of coronavirus downturn

INTERMODAL freight operators in Europe have called for a number of measures to be put in place to allow freight to continue to move during the coronavirus pandemic, especially during the lock-down in Italy.

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