Topic: Standard gauge

Latvian Transport Ministry: ‘Future is bleak, but Baltic cooperation is stronger’

INTERVIEWThe transport sector in the Baltic States is currently in a delicate position since the area constitutes the EU border with Russia and Belarus. In an interview with RailFreight.com, the Latvian Ministry of Transport underlined...Read more

06-04-2023|Comment|author: Marco Raimondi

What are the consequences of Europe’s different railway gauges?

BACKGROUNDThe difference in gauges of Europe’s railways is one of the reasons why it is often called a ‘patchwork’. A short tour of Europe to assess the issue of different gauge widths.Read more

21-04-2022|1 comment|author: Frederic de Kemmeter

Adif awards contract for variable gauge axle system for freight trains

Spanish railway manager Adif has awarded a contract for an improved version of a variable gauge axle system for freight rolling stock to TRIA Transport Engineering and Technology. The project costs nearly 6 million euros...Read more

05-01-2022|Comment|author: Esther Geerts

Soon to be spotted: Russian wagons on EU railways

The Russian manufacturer of freight cars, United Wagon, has obtained approval to operate two of its wagons on the European railway network. It concerns the Sggrs(s) 80’ six-axle and Sgmmns 40’ four-axle flat car. Approval...Read more

05-06-2021|1 comment|author: Majorie van Leijen