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
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
‘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
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