en.Wedoany.com Reported - Gmeinder Lokomotiven has delivered two D60 C three-axle 708 kW diesel-hydraulic shunting locomotives to K+S for operations at the Werra potash plant. K+S has purchased four additional locomotives to form a standardized locomotive fleet.
Lineas and Railpool have renewed a lease agreement for 33 electric locomotives, extending the term by six years. The agreement also includes options for leasing additional or new locomotives in the future. Alban Francois, Chief Operating Officer of Lineas, stated on December 3 that the company's mission is to provide customers with reliable, competitive, and efficient rail solutions, and the extended partnership with Railpool gives the company the flexibility to respond quickly to market demands.
Cando Rail & Terminals has completed the acquisition of a rail terminal and related operations managed by Texas Deepwater Partners (TDP). TDP is a joint venture between USD Group and Pinto Realty Partners, aimed at developing an energy logistics terminal along the Houston Ship Channel. Brian Cornick, President and CEO of Cando, said this marks the company's first inclusion of a U.S. terminal in its terminal network. The terminal currently has a capacity of 900 railcars, with surplus land available for future expansion, and connects to the BNSF Railway, CPKC, and Union Pacific Railroad networks via the Port Terminal Railroad Association.
Essinge Rail has been fully integrated into Nurminen Logistics, which acquired Essinge in 2024. All services are now offered under the Nurminen Logistics brand. The company stated that the integration provides customers with expanded rail freight capabilities across the Nordic region and Europe.
Union Tank Car Company has donated a tank car to the Calumet City Public Safety Training Center to support hands-on training for the Chicago Fire Department, Calumet City Fire Department, and nearby municipalities. Lieutenant Matt Drew of the Chicago Fire Department noted that rail incidents are complex, and firefighters need to understand the real dangers at the scene. This tank car allows them to practice safe and systematic response techniques before facing actual emergencies, ultimately protecting firefighters and the community.
Erion France will provide mobile maintenance services for Railpool's Traxx MS3 locomotives and, eventually, other types of rail vehicles. Erion was founded in January 2007 and is owned by Stadler Rail Valencia (51% stake) and R ENFE Ingenieria y Mantenimiento (49% stake).
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