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November 12, 2024 | Africa

Sleeper factory opens for Algerian heavy-haul project

Trackwork starts on 575km line from Gâra Djebilet iron ore mine to Béchar.

October 29, 2024 | Freight

TTC advances heavy haul research and safety

With its specialised testing and training facilities, the Transportation Technology Centre in the United States is helping to meet the evolving needs of heavy haul railways worldwide, as Matthew Dick* explains.

October 22, 2024 | Africa

Transnet Freight Rail plans for future growth

South African national operator Transnet Freight Rail has faced several challenging years, but now appears to be making a recovery. Phillippa Dean reports.

October 15, 2024 | Freight

South Africa’s rail freight sector turns a corner

This year could be pivotal for freight operations, with the potential arrival of private-sector finance and support, as Phillippa Dean explains.

October 1, 2024 | Technology

Fortescue and Downer to develop heavy-haul battery locomotive

Partners say new design will be world’s most energy-efficient battery locomotive.

May 13, 2024 | Freight

Aurizon to test battery tender for diesel locomotives

Tender developed by Alta Battery Technology will provide current for traction motors.

March 19, 2024 | Infrastructure

Sweden to upgrade Ore Line from Luleå to Narvik

Strategic importance of 500km line has grown as Sweden joins Nato.

January 9, 2024 | Freight

The 2030 vision for heavy haul

As the fourth industrial revolution digitises systems and processes, the heavy-haul sector has set out in the International Heavy Haul Association’s (IHHA) Heavy Haul Vision 2030 how it can capitalise on new opportunities while minimising the potential downsides. David Burroughs considers the IHHA report.

November 3, 2023 | Technology

Wabtec unveils first 100% battery-powered heavy-haul locomotive

Launch customer is Australian iron ore mining company Roy Hill.

October 9, 2023 | Freight

The long road to decarbonisation

The heavy-haul rail industry has long been dominated by diesel. But the sector is now exploring new alternatives, as David Burroughs reports from the International Heavy Haul Association conference in Rio de Janeiro.

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