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December 2, 2025 | Africa

Traxtion to invest $US 200m in South African rail freight

South African traction specialist will acquire 46 diesel locomotives and 920 wagons.

September 26, 2025 | Europe

GATX agrees major wagon deal with DB Cargo

German Rail (DB) has entered into sale and leaseback agreement for 6000 wagons.

August 13, 2025 | Freight

Moving pallets more efficiently by rail

Leasing company Ermewa plans to build two prototypes of new wagons for carrying pallets next year. Robert Preston reports on how automation is expected to improve the efficiency of rail freight operations.

June 23, 2025 | Freight

Multi-faceted approach to growing Chinese rail freight

Despite uncertainty about growth prospects for the Chinese economy, rail freight volumes are continuing to increase, with new cross-border services introduced and more in the pipeline. Andrew Benton reports.

February 8, 2025 | Freight

Hafeet Rail signs trio of contracts

Deals are concluded on the procurement of wagons, the transport of aggregates and the construction of new rail freight facilities.

March 10, 2024 | Analysis

Intelligent Wagon: a cheaper alternative to DAC?

A simpler and more affordable alternative to the power and data transmission functions of the Digital Automatic Coupler has been developed by Railfreight Consulting of Britain. Robert Preston spoke to the company’s managing director, Ralph Goldney.

March 9, 2024 | Fleet

Brazil’s MRS Logistics orders 560 wagons

Greenbrier Maxion will complete delivery by August.

March 7, 2024 | Africa

Kenya Railways receives more Chinese wagons

A total of 430 standard and metre-gauge wagons arrived on March 4.

November 10, 2023 | Freight

Finding the North American wagon fleet's pulse

RailPulse is a cross-industry coalition of companies seeking to optimise the collection and use of data on wagon performance metrics to improve service on the North American rail freight network. Kevin Smith speaks with David Shannon, general manager of RailPulse, about progress with this exciting initiative.

September 6, 2021 | Technology

Showcase: WaggonTracker to lead freight’s digital future

PJM has developed the WaggonTracker system, which combines monitoring features and the automated process to provide a status and condition monitoring system and automated processes through one overall digital system.

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