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CARGOUNIT receives 50th Siemens Vectron MS locomotive

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May 1, 2026
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The milestone locomotive, named “Ignacy”, continues the lessor’s expansion of its multi-system fleet for cross-border freight operations.

Freight expectations at the UK ballot boxes

Simon Walton
May 1, 2026
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Rail freight rarely wins votes when electing a new government. Yet, as Scotland and Wales head to the polls in six days, the sector finds…

Austria rail freight volumes rose 1.8% in 2025

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May 1, 2026
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Rail freight traffic on Austria’s network reached 96.2 million tonnes in 2025, up 1.8% year on year, according to Statistics Austria. Domestic transport performance increased by 2.6% to 21.5 billion tonne-kilometres.

Austria rail freight volumes rose 1.8% in 2025

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May 1, 2026
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Siemens Mobility delivers two Vectron MS to Laude

gobstopper
May 1, 2026
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The handover increases Laude’s Vectron fleet to three locomotives, following the first unit delivered in 2021.

Siemens Mobility delivers two Vectron MS to Laude

gobstopper
May 1, 2026
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The handover increases Laude’s Vectron fleet to three locomotives, following the first unit delivered in 2021.

SBB details specifications for 116 Siemens double-deck trains

gobstopper
May 1, 2026
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The trains, based on the Desiro HC platform, are scheduled to enter service from 2031.

SBB details specifications for 116 Siemens double-deck trains

gobstopper
May 1, 2026
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The trains, based on the Desiro HC platform, are scheduled to enter service from 2031.

SBB details specifications for 116 Siemens double-deck trains

gobstopper
May 1, 2026
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The trains, based on the Desiro HC platform, are scheduled to enter service from 2031.

Translink announces new group chief executive

Guest authors
April 30, 2026
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Gerard Carlin has been appointed as Translink’s new group chief executive. Gerard is currently director of Networks and Innovation for SONI, Northern Ireland’s electricity Transmission System Operator. An engineer by background, Gerard has 20 years of experience in infrastructure, including the Rail, Water and Oil & Gas Industries. He has held leadership roles at London […]