In 2024, Ukrzaliznytsia intends to build 120 new grain hoppers that will be adapted to transport goods on 1520 mm and 1435 mm gauge tracks. It should be noted that only a fleet with clearly defined dimensions is allowed to run on the European gauge, and only a few grain hoppers available in Ukraine…… Read more »
Rental rates for gondola cars have been growing in January 2024. Market participants explain this by shortage of such wagons at hands of large consignors, such as Poltava Mining.
At the beginning of 2024, the leasing company GATX Rail Europe (part of the American GATX Group) delivered a set of Zacns tank cars to a new customer, ADM Corporation.
LTG Cargo Ukraine, a subsidiary of LTG Cargo (Lietuvos geležinkeliai), has successfully delivered 18 empty tank wagons to Ukraine via Poland. This project was unique because the tanks were of different models and each required separate permits from PKP PLK.
Gondola car price index, €/unit*
Gondola car price index, €/unit*
Polish rail freight operator Olavion (part of the Unimot Capital Group) is purchasing four more six-axle DC Dragon2 locomotives from Newag. The total value of the order is PLN 75 million.
Polish company CTL Logistics has announced a tender for the sale of 37 freight wagons. The first stage of the tender will last until January 10, after which the shortlisted companies will be invited to the second stage.
The Swiss leasing company European Loc Pool has ordered 10 new EuroDual locomotives from Stadler, with delivery scheduled for 2025-2026. The total number of the company’s traction rolling stock will be 114 units, including 84 EuroDual locomotives and 30 Euro 9000 locomotives.
DB Cargo Romania, a subsidiary of DB Cargo AG, is expanding its fleet of locomotives manufactured by Sofronic Craiova: late last year it was to receive a TransMontana (TM 082), and is expected to receive a TM 085 in April 2024.