MSC is taking over a site near the port of Trieste, formerly used by Wärtsila, which will be reconverted into a rail freight wagons and…
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MSC’s takeover of Wärtsila site in Trieste gets a little more complicated
Shipping giant MSC is in talks with various stakeholders to gain control of the former Wärtsila plant in the port of Trieste and convert it into a rail rolling stock production site. However, multiple Italian trade unions are now highlighting how Wärtsila’s attitude might hamper the feasibility of the project. Wärtsila, a Finnish ship engine…
Alstom to provide Mercitalia with 70 new locomotives
Mercitalia Rail, the freight arm of the Italian railway holding Ferrovie dello Stato (FS), finalised an agreement with French manufacturer Alstom for 70 Traxx Universal locomotives. The contract has a value of 323 million euros and includes the possibility of adding 30 more locomotives. With this deal, Alstom will also be tasked with the maintenance…