»Alstom launches new main-line train Coradia Liner V2002014-06-13
French train maker Alstom has launched its new Coradia Liner V200 mainline train at the European Mobility Exhibition for Public Transport in Paris, according to Railway Technology.
»SR diverts 2 trains via Coimbatore2014-06-12
Southern Railway (SR) will divert 2 trains via Coimbatore from July 1 and they will be provided stoppage at Coimbatore.
»First RZD Talgo train on test in Russia2014-06-12
THE president of Russian Railways (RZD), Mr Vladimir Yakunin, joined a demonstration run at the Russian Railway Research Institute (VNIIZhT) Scherbinka test track on June 10 on the first of seven trains being supplied by Patentes Talgo, Spain, under a contract awarded in June 2012.
»PTV Group signs Global Road Safety Commitment2014-06-12
Vincent Kobesen, CEO of the PTV Group, recently signed the Global Road Safety Commitment, an agreement on road safety worldwide. By doing so, the PTV Group has pledged its support to the objectives of the agreement: to help organisations develop a systematic approach to reducing the main risks caused by road traffic, thereby ensuring greater safety on the roads.
»PPT gears up to take on Adani Ports2014-06-12
One of the oldest ports in the country Paradip Port Trust (PPT) is gearing up to face competition from private sector port giant Adani Ports in Odisha.
»Russian Railways Logistics to participate in CICEME 20142014-06-12
Russian Railways Logistics, a subsidiary of RZD Holding, will participate in the 10th China International Coal Equipment & Mining Technical Equipment Exhibition CICEME 2014, which will be held in Beijing on June 12-14, 2014. This year the exhibition will bring together more than 800 exhibitors from 25 countries and will attract over 80,000 visitors, 30% of which are from overseas.
»Kuehne + Nagel face work stoppages as rail union threatens strike2014-06-12
Swiss freight forwarding and logistics giant, Kuehne + Nagel's (KN) operations in France have been disrupted by a 24-hour strike, while railway strikes target freight. Meanwhile, Fret SNCF, the state-owned French rail freight service, has warned of an open-ended strike from 7pm on June 10 will lead to a considerable reduction in service. Last Friday's strike against the world's largest forwarder, blocked several of the KN's regional warehouses and prevented deliveries to major French supermarket chains including Carrefour and Auchan.
»Heitling increasingly selling VSE2014-06-12
Heitling, the German builder of special bulk trailers, has become a major VSE customer in a relatively short time. "We initially installed the system on one trailer, as a kind of test case. For what we do, it's enough to steer just the rearmost trailer axle. Today, though, half of all trailers built here leave the factory with a VSE system."
»Mercedes-Benz Cars receives international award for "Robot Farming" production c2014-06-12
Mercedes-Benz Cars has received an award for its groundbreaking "Robot Farming" production concept at the annual International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA) in Hong Kong.
»Laos plans interlinked roads2014-06-11
The Laos Government is planning to build a network of six interlinked roads that will cost in the order of US$3.98 billion.
»Singapore's PSA Int'l opens Lianyungang box terminal2014-06-11
Singapore's PSA Int'l opens Lianyungang box terminal
»PPT gears up to take on Adani Ports2014-06-11
One of the oldest ports in the country Paradip Port Trust (PPT) is gearing up to face competition from private sector port giant Adani Ports in Odisha.
»Cummins ranked among world's best in Newsweek's 2014 Green Rankings2014-06-11
Cummins ranked among world's best in Newsweek's 2014 Green Rankings
»Attiko Metro delivers new trains to Urban Rail Transport2014-06-11
Greece's Attiko Metro has delivered 17 new trains to Urban Rail Transport as part of a €155m contract, according to Railway Technology.
»Wabtec completes acquisition of Fandstan2014-06-11
Wabtec Corporation has completed the previously announced acquisition of Fandstan Electric Group Ltd., a rail and industrial equipment manufacturer, for about $220 million. Based in London, England, Fandstan Electric has annual sales of about $245 million.
»Swiss Eurobus Group expands fleet with the Setra ComfortClass 5002014-06-11
Swiss Eurobus Group expands fleet with the Setra ComfortClass 500
»Best Brands of 2014: BPW in first place once again2014-06-11
BPW Bergische Achsen KG has been voted Best Brand in the trailer axle category by readers of the magazines trans aktuell, lastauto omnibus and Fernfahrer.
»IRU welcomes Council agreement on commercial vehicle weights and dimensions2014-06-09
IRU welcomes Council agreement on commercial vehicle weights and dimensions
»DB Schenker does its part for the Soccer World Cup2014-06-09
The players aren't the only ones giving it their all. DB Schenker is transporting a large amount of technology and team equipment to Brazil for the start of the World Cup on June 12.
»Work starting on new bridge for Botswana2014-06-09
Work is due to start on a new bridge connecting Botswana with neighbouring Zambia.