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Kombiverkehr expands services on Germany-Italy corridor
Kombiverkehr has expanded its intermodal services between Germany and Italy. The number of trains between Hanover and Verona will be increased from five to six weekly departures in both directions. Moreover, the service between München-Riem...Read more
UK specialist DRS racing to decarbonise
Having started out with a small fleet of underpowered second-hand diesel locomotives that had just retired from construction duties on the Channel Tunnel, Direct Rail Services (DRS) now runs one of the most modern traction...Read more
How companies deal with new pandemic consignment demands
Since roughly March this year rail freight companies have seen an increase in exceptional consignments. These include products that had to be transported specifically to meet emergency needs during the pandemic or the consumer changes...Read more
Austria announces discount on track access charges
Following the example of France, the Austrian government wants to support rail freight operators with a discount on the user charges for the rail infrastructure. It made this announcement last Saturday. The measures are expected...Read more
Kaliningrad grand winner as alternative route on New Silk Road
In the past few years, many new routes have sprung up on the New Silk Road. With the continuously rising popularity of rail transportation between Europe and China, there was need of alternatives to the...Read more
UK’s Davies Turner reports double volumes on its China Express
Davies Turner, which operate a multimodal service between China and London, has reported a doubling of traffic on their weekly service. The intermodal service runs by rail to Neuss in Germany with road and ferry...Read more
London first European metro contract for CRRC China
London Underground becomes the first European metro system to take delivery of Chinese manufactured maintenance rolling stock from CRRC. The order which was placed three years ago is for 71 wagons to cover a variety...Read more
GBRf and Drax in new 5-year biomass contract
GB Railfreight (GBRf) and energy generation company Drax have agreed to extend their contract to transport supplies of sustainable biomass from UK ports to Drax Power Station in North Yorkshire until 2025. Drax supplies eleven...Read more
New route on the New Silk Road through Russia
The month of July marked two milestones on the Russian part of the New Silk Road. A new route through Russia was launched, and dedicated trains for the shipment of empty containers have been setup....Read more
PKP Cargo increases capacity of Małaszewicze terminal
Cargotor, a subsidiary of PKP Cargo, is planning to develop the rail infrastructure in the Małaszewicze Reloading Region. As a result, the capacity of this important hub on the New Silk Road will increase by...Read more
Timber triumphantly returns to Scottish railways after eleven-year break
Trails have successfully begun to move timber by rail in Scotland for the first time in over a decade. The southbound flow originates at Georgemas Junction, and has potential to breathe new life into Scotland’s...Read more
Iran goes for rapid rail development to boost freight
The Islamic Republic of Iran Railways (IRIR) is engaged in a significant expansion of its rail network, with the intention of radically increasing rail’s nine per cent modal share (33 million tonnes) of annual freight...Read more
What are the alternatives to an addiction to diesel traction?
It will prove difficult for rail freight to turn its back on the motive power that has been synonymous with industry for over a century. Due to its versatility, developed sophistication, and the sheer energy...Read more