Come-back of the oldest locomotive of the SM42 series into operation
The project of a four-axle diesel locomotive with electric power transmission was developed for the change from steam to motor traction in shunting and light track service on the Polish state railways (PKP) at the end of the 1950s. Production of the 6D type, at the Polish state railways marked as the “SM42” class, was […]
Notice about the accident on the railway line in Budapest (updated 08.10.2020)
We would like to inform you about a night accident on the railway line in Budapest near Ferencváros station. On 07/10/2020 at 12:30 am two freight trains collided. Fortunately, there were no personal injuries but the consequences of the accident will last until the evening. These restrictions will affect the transit time and the handling […]
The renewal of the regular connection of Xi’an to Dunajska Streda via Dobra on The New Silk Road
DBO / Beijing TransEurasia and METRANS, with our partners from Ukrzaliznytsia, TransContainer, and ZSSK Cargo successfully renewed the regular train connection between Xian and Dunajska Streda. The weekly service will depart WB from Xian with an estimated transit time of 11 days. The first – renewal – train reached the METRANS terminal in Dunajska Streda […]
Additional railway transport restrictions on the Slovenian railways
According to the newsletter No. 21/2020 from 03/08/2020, please let me inform you in enclosed statement about the railway transport restrictions which will take place in October 2020, received by the Slovenian railways. The restrictions mentioned above may have an effect on the transit time of our trains from/to Koper. In case of any questions […]
Hungary – planned railway traffic restrictions on MAV networks
Restrictions that will result in an impact on the operation of METRANS BUDAPEST terminal – UPDATE No. 2 Vased on the information received from Hungarian State Railways (MÁV), we would like to inform you about the next phases of necessary and planned railway closures inOctober and November. On transport line no. 227, leading to our […]
Hungary – limited border crossing for freight transport
Based on a decision of Hungarian state authorities, the border crossings to enter Hungary with a freight has been limited. Effective from 01.09.2020, at 0:00, a new governmental decree has become valid, where Hungary closed all borders for all foreigners. The entrance to Hungary is allowed only to citizens of Hungary, or citizens having a […]