Russian Railways, JSC UTLC ERA, Russian Railways and DB Cargo have launched a new multimodal route from China to Europe...New multimodal route via Kaliningrad-Rostock tested
The joint venture of the Rail Baltica project RB Rail AS, on behalf of the Ministry of Transport of Latvia,...Last design on Latvia’s Rail Baltica line before construction
Rail freight traffic between Freiburg in Germany and Basel in Switzerland resumed Wednesday evening at at 20.30 (CET) after it...Rail freight connection Freiburg-Basel has reopened
Is HS2 jeopardised by Coronavirus?
A court case on environmental grounds has been dismissed but fresh a fresh challenge has arisen to the viability of the HS2 project. Doubts over future demand could negate the need for a new railway line...Read more
Inspection rules for rail transport oxygen cylinders relaxed
Due to the global outbreak of the coronavirus, the demand for liquid oxygen and oxygen cylinders have increased dramatically. These are often transported by rail, categorised as dangerous goods. In order to ensure that these...Read more
New fresh route between Spain and UK launched
Transfesa Logistics has launched a new refrigerated transport express by train from Spain to Great Britain. The two new routes run from Valencia and Murcia to Great Britain, and are catered to the current demand...Read more
Russia reduces empty container rate by up to 40%
Russian Railways has reduced the rates for transiting empty 40- and 45-foot universal containers from third countries to China by up to 40 per cent. This was decided by the management board of the Russian...Read more
Caucasian states a transit hub for freight from Central Asia
For Kazakhstan, the Caucasian states have already become an important region in terms of transport. It operates the seaport facilities in Georgia, engages the region into its multimodal logistics solutions such as the Middle Corridor...Read more
China-Europe trains see record figures despite corona crisis
China witnessed an increase in the number of trains and cargo volumes moved by train to and from Europe in the first quarter of 2020. Especially the month of March saw impressive figures; it was...Read more
Line closure Rhine-Alpine corridor: have we learned our lessons?
An accident on a vital railway line in Germany once again drew all eyes to the Rhine Alpine corridor, where the infamous Rastatt incident took place nearly three years ago. Is the European rail freight...Read more
UIC expects drastic impact of decline Chinese subsidies
The reduction of Chinese subsidies for rail transport between China and Europe is likely to have a drastic impact on traffic flows, concludes the UIC in its latest study on Eurasian corridor development. “A decrease...Read more
Weekend metal theft slammed by UK police and Network Rail
Network Rail has revealed that the vital West Coast Main Line has been targeted by thieves 28 times in the past twelve months, most recently over this weekend, disrupting critical freight services and putting key...Read more
New regulations for exporting corona relief materials from China
China has implemented new regulations to ensure product quality when donating relief materials to countries impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. From 1 April, a written or electronic declaration must be handed in to China Customs,...Read more
Rail enthusiasts: you may now spot your trains at home
The railway-dedicated arm of law enforcement, the British Transport Police, has praised Railcam, a network of enthusiast-maintained lineside cameras. They are appreciated for their ‘spotting at home’ initiative for helping people observe coronavirus lockdown, and...Read more
A new China connection for Austria is on its way
For the first time, a train originating from Shenyang in the east of China, arrived in Enns, Austria on 1 April. It is the next phase in the successful cooperation between FELB and Sinotrans, which...Read more
Russian Railways digs out Čortanovci tunnel on Belgrade-Budapest line
RZD International LLC, a subsidiary of Russian Railways, has finished excavating the right section of the Čortanovci tunnel in Serbia. This 1086-metre long tunnel is located on the Stara Pazova-Novi Sad railway section, which is...Read more