London laid waste by GBRf and Biffa

Rail freight operator GBRf, and their Industrail waste management partners Biffa have joined forces to clean up the capital. The two companies have collaborated on an operation to turn derelict land into an emission-reducing transport hub. The site will help reduce the carbon footprint of waste management in the city and help make more efficient use of materials that would...Read more

11-05-2021|Comment|author: Simon Walton

11-05-2021

LTG Cargo ‘dances’ its way to expansion

A rail freight company dancing? This might sound unique, but LTG Cargo, the freight branch of Lithuanian Railways, managed it....LTG Cargo ‘dances’ its way to expansion

11-05-2021|Comment|author: Nikos Papatolios

10-05-2021

Sheffield sees iconic marshalling yard reborn as intermodal terminal

Freight forwarding and logistics operator Newell and Wright is the latest enterprise to take advantage of the potential for the...Sheffield sees iconic marshalling yard reborn as intermodal terminal

10-05-2021|Comment|author: Simon Walton

10-05-2021

Concerns in the South of Netherlands about increasing number of hazardous goods trains

Last year, the railway line crossing the Dutch West Braband province saw the transportation of 8,000 dangerous goods tank wagons....Concerns in the South of Netherlands about increasing number of hazardous goods trains

10-05-2021|Comment|author: Nick Augusteijn

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Rail Baltica awards electrification to Italian-German-Spanish consortium

A consortium of engineering company Italferr (of FS Italiane Group), Deutsche Bahn and the Spanish Idom will carry out the electrification of the new high-speed line Rail Baltica. It is the largest single contract for...Read more

10-05-2021|Comment|author: Esther Geerts

Today in RailFreight Live: a UK special

New research shows rail freight is levelling up Britain’s economy and cutting emissions across the country. The Value of Rail Freight report, from the Rail Delivery Group, says total economic and social benefits of rail...Read more

07-05-2021|Comment|author: Nikos Papatolios

Hupac outsets wave of intermodal expansion

Hupac finds itself in a race of expanding its network and services. The intermodal rail operator has many new projects in the pipeline concerning new regional and international connections. Moreover, it has plans for new...Read more

07-05-2021|Comment|author: Nikos Papatolios

‘Hyperloop should not cannibalise traditional railways’

Hyperloop technology, which enables travel speeds of 1,200 km/h, holds massive potential for the railway industry. At the same time, there are areas of potential conflict between railways and hyperloop. In a recently published position...Read more

07-05-2021|Comment|author: Majorie van Leijen

Ermewa fleet keeps up with intermodal growth in Eastern Europe

Intermodal transport is booming, and this is also the case in Eastern Europe. In order to keep up with this growth, Ermewa releases hundreds of newly-build wagons per year. “The intermodal market in Central and...Read more

07-05-2021|Comment|author: Nikos Papatolios

Scottish train driver Heather: rail freight is blooming

Setting off with a consist of intermodal containers and tankers, Heather Waugh is kept busy hauling electric freight up and down the West Coast Main Line. From her base near Glasgow she has seen the...Read more

06-05-2021|Comment|author: Simon Walton

Combined Transport: more actions for green objectives

The Commission’s guidelines concerning the European Green Deal’s implementation are comprehensive and necessary. However, the Combined Transport (CT) sector needs to focus on some specific aspects to contribute the maximum in the collective goal. As...Read more

06-05-2021|Comment|author: Nikos Papatolios