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🚆Two Colmar SL230D diesel-powered rail-road shunters have departed from Italy, destined for the Saudi Arabian railway network. The vehicles, manufactured by SRT will be utilized by Saudi Railway Company for rail logistics operations. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eGB2xGat

🚆 European Rolling Stock Summit 2025: Day 1 Highlights 🚆 📍 Warsaw, Poland. 🚀 Missed the action? Check out some cool pictures and key takeaways from Day 1: - Digital Automatic Coupler (DAC): Niklas W. and Thijs Habets from Voith Group discussed DAC's role in future train functionalities. - Panel Discussion on DAC Adoption: Moderated by Giorgio Travaini (Europe's Rail Joint Undertaking), with insights from Petr Jindra (ČD Cargo, a.s.), Jonas Eriksson (Lindholmen Science Park), and Marten Strotkoetter (SBB Cargo) on DAC implementation challenges and opportunities. - Regulatory Roadmap: Silvia De Rocchi (Rail Freight Forward) outlined upcoming standards in rolling stock. - Maintenance Challenges: Adam Zielewski (SWP - Stowarzyszenie "Wagony Prywatne" /Członek UIP/) addressed strategies to overcome maintenance hurdles. - Advancing Rail Digitization: Christian Sprauer and Francis Vander Ghinst (Railnova) presented on leveraging IoT data for rail digitization. - Predictive Maintenance: Maria Antonietta Zocco (Mercitalia Logistics) shared insights on using digital technologies for predictive maintenance in wagon fleets. - Intermodal Rail Freight: Akos ERSEK (UIRR) discussed policy initiatives and future directions in intermodal rail freight. - Digital Integration: Dr. Daniel C. Rost (Wascosa) explored the integration of digital technologies in rolling stock. - Resilient Operations: Miloslav Červený (LTE logistics & transport Holding) highlighted strategies for maintaining railway operations in conflict zones. The day concluded with extended networking sessions, fostering collaboration among attendees. Looking forward to Day 2!

🚆 How reliable is Europe's transition to ETCS? 📡❌ A recent ETCS system failure in Czechia disrupted train services for hours, raising concerns about system resilience and backup strategies. With ETCS becoming the backbone of European rail, how should the industry prioritize improvements? 💬 What’s your experience with ETCS adoption? Share your thoughts in the comments! #ETCS #RailSafety #RailTechnology #Infrastructure #Interoperability #DigitalRail 🚆📡

🚆Slovakia’s national rail operator Železničná spoločnosť Slovensko, a. s. (ZSSK) has announced two major tenders to upgrade its fleet, focusing on long-distance electric multiple units (EMUs) and battery-electric multiple units (BEMUs) for regional routes 🇸🇰⚡ 📖 Read more: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/evCx9cmH #RailModernization #RollingStock #ZSSK #SustainableTransport #BEMU #EMU #RailInnovation 🚆

🚆 Exciting Start of the European Rolling Stock Summit 2025 in Warsaw, Poland! 🌍🇵🇱 Today marks the beginning of the ERS European Rolling Stock Summit in Warsaw, and it’s shaping up to be an incredible event! 🎉 With railway professionals and decision-makers from across Europe gathered here, it’s an excellent opportunity to exchange ideas, discuss innovations, and explore the future of the rail industry. 🚄 The summit is packed with insightful discussions and a remarkable lineup of experts who are shaping the future of transportation. It’s clear this is going to be something truly special. Looking forward to what promises to be an inspiring and groundbreaking event! 🚉✨ Vytautas Bimba #ERS2025 #RailwaySummit #EuropeanRailways #TransportationInnovation #RailIndustry #Networking #Warsaw #FutureOfRail

🚆Polo Logistica FS, in collaboration with Baraclit and Murano, has introduced a new intermodal transport service to move prefabricated concrete products, cutting down road traffic and CO₂ emissions 🌍♻️ 📖 Read more: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eqCxT9DE #Intermodal #RailFreight #SustainableTransport #FSLogistics #Mercitalia #SupplyChain

🚆DB Cargo (UK) Limited, in collaboration with DB Cargo Polska, has begun refurbishing 60 BAA wagons for steel slab and coil transport. The project supports the transformation of Tata Steel's Port Talbot plant, shifting towards electric arc furnace steel production. 🏗️🔧 📖 Read more: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eN3Z5D65 #RailFreight #DBCargo #SteelIndustry #SustainableTransport #Intermodal #WagonRefurbishment 🚆

🚆 Slovakia-based Cargo Wagon, a.s. has supplied 40 Eamos-type wagons to  Skinest Rail Polska - part of Skinest Group . The wagons were recently handed over at ŽOS Trnava and will support bulk transport operations across Europe 🇸🇰🇵🇱 📖 Read more: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eVB-FwFQ #RailFreight #RollingStock #CargoWagon #SkinestRail #Logistics #Intermodal 🚆

🚆 ÖBB & Carinthia discuss key rail projects!  ÖBB CEO Andreas Matthä & Carinthia’s Transport Minister Sebastian Schuschnig met to discuss: 🔹 Villach-Fürnitz logistics hub – More investment to boost freight transport 🔹 Koralmbahn railway – Opening in Dec 2025, improving logistics & connections 🔹 Noise protection – Measures for Klagenfurt, Villach & Lake Wörthersee 📖 Read more: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eGyuyTkh #RailFreight #ÖBB #Koralmbahn #Logistics #Infrastructure 🚆