VTG

Waggonwerk Brühl Group: Trusted Partner in Rail Freight Solutions 🚂 At VTG, we are proud to highlight the exceptional work of our subsidiary, Waggonwerk Brühl Group. For over a century, this esteemed institution has been a beacon of quality and reliability in the repair, maintenance, and conversion of rail freight wagons. Located in Wesseling, near Cologne, the main workshop Waggonwerk Brühl GmbH has set industry standards since 1908 and therefore is one of the most traditional and renowned wagon repair companies in Germany. The workshop offers a broad service portfolio, specialized in tank wagons. In addition to the main workshop in Wesseling, the Waggonwerk Brühl Group also has 5 other service locations and service centers. What they all have in common is that first-class service and years of experience make up their excellent work. And to us, the Waggonwerk Brühl Group more than a service provider: they are our partners in progress, ensuring our rail freight operations run smoothly and efficiently. Many thanks to all the employees, whose daily work ensures that we achieve the highest quality in the repair, maintenance and conversion of freight wagons. 🤝 #VTGgroup #RailFreight #RailwayMaintenance #Logistics #EngineeringExcellence #InnovationInMotion

We are happy to have METRANS Group as a cooperation partner and bringing the r2L solution to the Dunajská Streda terminal! This cooperation marks a significant leap forward in our mission to make rail transport more efficient, sustainable, and accessible. 🌍

Successful completion of refinancing We're thrilled to announce the successful closing of a €730 million US Private Placements transaction at the end of June 2024! This milestone marks a significant achievement for our team and underscores the unwavering support of our long-term and new investors. Here's how this strategic move will benefit us: ✅ Refinancing a €530 million bank loan ✅ Investing in new railcars and refinancing of capex facility outstandings over the next 12 months ✅ Securing very long-dated maturities of up to 25 years This transaction is a testament to the strength and resilience of our business model and our vision for rail freight in Europe. We couldn't have achieved this without the continued trust and confidence of our investors. A special thank you to Crédit Agricole CIB and CIBC for their support as Joint Private Placement Agents and to CA CIB for their role as Rating Advisor. Together, we're driving the future of rail freight in Europe! 🌟🚆 #RailFreight #Investment #Finance #SustainableTransport #TeamWork #Innovation #Growth #FutureForward

🌟 Repair, Maintenance, and Modernization – the Focus of our Želos Maintenance Workshop! 🌟 Since its acquisition in 2020, our workshop in Trnava, Slovakia, has become a crucial part of the VTG network. With its strategic location just 57 km northeast of Bratislava, Želos is perfectly positioned to serve our customers efficiently and reliably. Želos stands for highest quality in repair, maintenance, and modernization. It is a qualified partner for rolling stock maintenance, on-site mobile repairs, spare parts procurement and wheelset overhaul of freight wagons. Our highly skilled employees and advanced technologies ensure that every job is executed with precision and care. We are proud to have integrated Želos into our extensive European network of workshops, partner workshops, and mobile service units. This allows us to respond even more flexibly and quickly to our customers' needs. A big thank you to our fantastic on-site team and all our partners who work with us to make the transport of tomorrow safe and efficient! 🤝 #VTGgroup #MaintenanceWorkshop #Repair #Modernization #Teamwork #Innovation

🌟 VTG at Kongres Intermodal 2024: Driving the Future of Intermodal Transport! We're thrilled to share the highlights from our participation at Kongres Intermodal, the largest intermodal event in Poland! This dynamic gathering brought together customers, suppliers, partners, and key players from across the supply chain, all dedicated to advancing the modal shift and promoting the benefits of intermodal transport. Our team had a fantastic time engaging in insightful exchanges, focusing on how we can collectively move more goods through intermodal solutions, ensuring efficiency, sustainability, and innovation. A special shoutout to our colleage Marc Hunziker for delivering an inspiring keynote presentation as well as to the whole team that made the event a huge success. Thank you to everyone who joined us at Kongres Intermodal. Together, we are shaping a more sustainable and efficient future for transport! #IntermodalTransport #KongresIntermodal #Sustainability #Innovation #SupplyChain

Greetings from Barcelona! 👋 We are delighted that our colleagues had successful days at the SIL in Barcelona! The event provided an excellent platform to talk about our innovative transport solutions and present our latest services in the field of rail. Our experts exchanged ideas with numerous partners and customers and made valuable new contacts. Highlights of the exhibition for logistics, transport, intralogistics and supply chain included: 👉 Exciting discussions on forward-thinking transport solutions 👉 Presentations of latest innovations 👉 Networking opportunities with industry leaders and experts Many thanks to everyone who visited us at our stand and to the entire VTG team for their efforts. 🙏 #SILBarcelona #TransportSolutions

The VTG-Team recently participated in the Nordic Carbon Capture Expo in Malmö. The event spotlighted the pivotal role of Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) in our global journey towards a net-zero carbon economy. 🌍🚆 At the Expo, leading international delegates showcased the latest advancements in carbon capture, storage, and transport technologies. Together with our partner Green Cargo, our team was on site and presented rail as a mode of transport for carbon capture to the Scandinavian market. The event was a great success for us, filled with inspiring conversations and ideas. Together, we are moving towards a greener future. #Sustainability #NordicCarbonCaptureExpo #NordicCCUSExpo #CCUS #SustainableTransport

🚚➡️🚆 Bringing non-craneable semitrailers onto the rails together – an innovative step toward sustainable freight transport We are pleased to announce an exciting Customer Success Story with our partner Samskip! Samskip and their customer Girteka Group are using our T3000 intermodal wagons and the innovative r2L solution to bring the transportation of non-craneable semi-trailers onto rail. This collaboration is a major step towards sustainable logistics. Learn more about how this partnership is helping to revolutionize combined transport and reduce CO2 emissions in freight transport and find out what advantages Samskip sees in using the T3000 and the r2L solution. 🌱 Read full interview here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/ePkKYxP9 #IntermodalTransport #RailFreight #SustainableLogistics #CombinedTransport #FreightEfficiency #LogisticsPartnership

The exclusive footage from the Rail Minister's visit of VTG iWagon at Merehead Rail Sidings and Torr Quarry is here! Watch now for the all-important insights into the groundbreaking technology from the industry's key figures. Marc Hurn Colin Denman Nigel Day BA(Hons)CEng Melanie Hill Rob Smith Maggie Simpson OBE James Pike Brian Charleton Damien Preece James Calder Kirstie Gibbon Heidelberg Materials Aggregate Industries UK MENDIP RAIL LIMITED Knorr-Bremse Rail UK&I Alex Price Sanjay Albert Richard Bew RSSB Network Rail #iWagon #RailFreight #Innovation #Sustainability #HuwMerriman

“Wir machen keine Kompromisse, wenn es um Sicherheit, Qualität und Umweltbewusstsein geht.” 🛡️✨🌿 Ob Standardwagen oder “Gadget”, das international agierende Asset- und Logistikunternehmen bringt auch nicht kranbare Trailer und temperaturkontrollierte Güter auf die Schiene und leistet damit einen maßgeblichen Beitrag für nachhaltigen Gütertransport. Mit Freuden stellen wir Ihnen in unserem heutigen Post ein weiteres herausragendes Mitglied vor. 👏 Einen tosenden Applaus für VTG 👏 Mit Fokus auf den Schienengüterverkehr nutzt VTG die Erfahrung und Kreativität des Teams, um intelligente und nachhaltige Transportlösungen zu schaffen. Das Leistungsangebot geht über die Vermietung von Güterwagen und Tankcontainern hinaus und umfasst zusätzlich multimodale Logistikdienstleistungen und digitale Lösungen für eine effiziente Abwicklung. ➡ Auf einen Blick ⬅ 🔹 1951 gegründet 🔹 37 Standorte in 21 Ländern 🔹 2.100 Mitarbeiter:innen 🔹 84.800 eigene Güterwagen und 3.900 Tankcontainer ℹ  Intermodalität ist für VTG definitiv kein Fremdwort. Jahrelange Erfahrung, technische Expertise und ein großes Maß an Innovationskraft machen das Unternehmen zum zuverlässigen Partner für intermodale Transporte. Die r2L-Korblösung beispielsweise ermöglicht es, nicht kranbare Sattelauflieger fit für den Kombinierten Verkehr zu machen. So werden zahllose Transporte von der Straße auf die Schiene verlagert. ❓ Wussten Sie schon, dass 🔹 ein VTG-Güterzug bis zu 52 LKW ersetzen kann, 🔹 dank des “VTG Electrified Wagon” auch temperaturempfindliche Waren auf der Schiene transportiert werden können und 🔹 die digitale Plattform “traigo” es ermöglicht, die angemietete Flotte online zu verwalten und alle relevanten Informationen einzusehen? VTG ist seit vielen Jahren ein engagiertes Mitglied und setzt sich fortlaufend für die Förderung des nachhaltigen Kombinierten Verkehrs ein. Ein herzliches Dankeschön an das gesamte Team der VTG für seinen täglichen Einsatz. 👍 Foto: © VTG #members #combinet #kombinierterverkehr #greenlogisics #shift2rail #vtg