Luxembourg’s CFL Multimodal and Transports Vigneron of France have launched a new rail service linking Zeebrugge and Nancy via the...CFL Multimodal expands combined train network
Spain has applied to the European Investment Bank (EIB) for a one billion Euros loan to further develop the rail...Spain aiming to strengthen rail freight Atlantic Corridor
P&O Ferries’ rail freight volumes at its two principal mainland Europe ports, Zeebrugge and Europoort Rotterdam, saw a significant year-on-year...P&O Ferries’ Benelux port rail volumes up sharply
ERFA: Summer infrastructure works ‘heavily damaging’ EU rail freight
Rail infrastructure works taking place across Europe this summer are ‘heavily damaging’ rail’s reputation as an alternative to road freight and threatening the future of small operators, says the European Rail Freight Association (ERFA). ERFA says...Read more
YXE Chinese rail opens new Duisport office
Rail links between Duisport and the Chinese hub of Yiwu are being strengthened with the opening of Chinese operator YXE International’s Duisburg office. YXE International Container Train has been operating regularly between Yiwu and Duisburg since...Read more
Coal decline contributes to fall in Network Rail freight income
The steady decline of coal as a commodity was a major factor in UK rail infrastructure manager Network Rail’s reduced income from freight line services last year, according to its annual report. It received around £52...Read more
‘Lord of the Rails’ is star of the show
A Lord of the Rings-inspired promotional film which makes rail freight the star of the show is the latest marketing innovation of Austrian-based multimodal operator the LTE Group. With a Bombardier Traxx AC3 taking the starring...Read more
Double deal success for Green Cargo
Nordic rail freight operator Green Cargo is toasting a double success after signing a deal with manufacturer Softronic for a pair of powerful Transmontana Co-Co locomotives, and renewing a domestic agreement with Real Rail Sweden. With...Read more
UIC presented with report on Asia-Europe rail connections
A study on the development of the fast growing Eurasian rail networks and their connection to Europe’s rail freight corridors has been presented to the International Union of Railways (UIC). Global research firm Roland Berger produced...Read more
Humber ports boosted by rail freight revamp project
A programme of major rail freight infrastructure improvements that will provide a vital connection with the River Humber ports on the UK’s east coast has been given the go-ahead. Network Rail, the UK’s rail infrastructure manager,...Read more
Royal Navy ship honoured by GB Railfreight
The Royal Navy has become the latest of the UK’s defence forces to have one of the UK’s biggest rail freight operators, GB Railfreight (GBRf), name one of its locomotives in its honour. HMS Argyll, a...Read more
Kombiverkehr welcomes German rail freight Masterplan
Germany’s Kombiverkehr has welcomed the newly-published national Masterplan for Rail Freight, which outlines the future for the country’s rail cargo infrastructure, and also called for greater commitment at international level. Established in 1969, Kombiverkehr is an...Read more
ERFA: Cutting ‘redundant’ rules can make rail more competitive
Two key EU deadlines aimed at helping rail become more competitive by removing unnecessary legislation and tackling track access charges have been highlighted by the European Rail Freight Association (ERFA). The first concerns the removal of...Read more