Topic: Ermewa

Digital automatic coupling (DAC), source: Kai Michael Neuhold via Deutsche Bahn (DB)

European rail freight companies test automatic coupling

Six European rail freight companies led by DB Cargo have started the trials of digital automatic coupling (DAC) on wagons. The pilot project is dedicated to demonstrating, testing and obtaining regulatory approval for this technology....Read more

23-07-2020|Comment|author: Mykola Zasiadko

French freight revival planned by President Macron

Emmanuel Macron, has said he wants to massively redevelop the Republic’s railways, with an emphasis on increasing the share of freight carried. The President signalled a radical change in freight transportation, as part of a...Read more

23-07-2020|Comment|author: Simon Walton

‘We want to create a high-flying rail sector’

Two European railcar rental companies – Ermewa SA and GATX – have joined forces in the “Aero-Ferro Benchmark” project. This new research alliance addresses a key question: What can rail freight transportation learn from the...Read more

13-09-2019|Comment|author: Majorie van Leijen

Ermewa aquires 154 railcars from ROSCO Bohemia

Railcar leasing company Ermewa SA has purchased 154 additional Sggrss 80ft railcars from European rolling stock company ROSCO Bohemia, part of the CzechoSlovakGroup CSG. The company aims to increase its presence in Germany, Czech Republic...Read more

30-04-2019|Comment|author: Majorie van Leijen

Ermewa purchases 600 wagons from Macquarie European Rail

Railcar leasing company Ermewa has acquired the intermodal fleet of Macquarie European Rail, adding 600 wagons to its repertoire. The companies sealed the deal on 14 January. The purchase involves 60, 80 and 90 foot container...Read more

21-01-2019|Comment|author: Majorie van Leijen