Insights and Innovations: A Comprehensive Overview of the Railway Supply Sector
Nordic Re-Finance has secured one of the 25 RC4 locomotives from Sweden’s Green Cargo, which will now sport Amtrak colors. This particular locomotive, RC4-1166, was initially produced in 1976 and spent six months in the U.S. for testing between New York and Washington. The manufacturer ASEA later became the go-to supplier for AmtrakS AEM-7 models.
In a notable leadership shift, Henri poupart-Lafarge has announced he won’t pursue a fourth term as CEO of Alstom. His current term wraps up at the General Meeting set to review financial statements for the year ending March 31, 2027. The board is already on the lookout for his successor to ensure everything transitions smoothly.
Railpool, known for its leasing services, has expanded its Italian operations by moving into a bigger office in Savona to support its growing team.
Ted Baun is stepping into a key role atThe Greenbrier Companies, joining their North American Commercial team as Senior Vice-President. He’ll take over as Chief Commercial Officer come January 2026 when Tim schitter retires. Baun previously held the Chief Commercial Officer position at PNW Railcars and boasts an impressive background with FreightCar America spanning over two decades.
If you’re traveling withEuropean Sleeper,you can now use the handyMoovit app to plan your night train trips and handle payments seamlessly through Distribusion’s ticketing network.
Eurofima‘s latest update on their Green Bond Framework reflects new regulations and best practices aimed at enhancing sustainability efforts. This framework broadens funding uses to include PSO rail freight along with urban transport options powered by bi-mode systems or green hydrogen technologies. Recently,they issued a €400 million green bond maturing in fifteen years—backed by major players like BNP Paribas and Deutsche Bank—which drew interest from over120 investors.
The Finnish national railway,VR Group, has inked a new €200 million revolving credit facility agreement designed to bolster liquidity amid changing market conditions. Danske Bank led this arrangement alongside Nordea and OP Corporate Bank among others; it replaces an earlier agreement from June2021 while aligning with VR’s sustainability goals focused on reducing emissions significantly—aiming for net zero by2040 according to Group Treasurer Janne Runsamo.
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