New dates for Railfreight Summit Poland 2020
This year’s edition of the RailFreight Summit Poland, to be held in Poznan, has been postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak. The event will take place on 1, 2 and 3 September 2020. Originally, it...Read more
Freightliner not messing about
From critical imports at the busiest ports to refuse removal from the busiest urban locations. The UK operations of Freightliner cover the spectrum of economic activity around the country. Like every operator in the rail...Read more
Lineas reveals Heroes locomotive to honour frontline workers
Lineas has revealed a new locomotive to honour today’s heroes in the battle against the coronavirus. The ‘Heroes locomotive’ is wrapped in white and was revealed on Thursday in Antwerp in respect of all healthcare...Read more
Chinese support measures now also for companies abroad
Non-Chinese companies will be able to enjoy the various support policies of China in rail freight operations between Europe and China. This is one of several new measures of the Chinese government in supporting Eurasian...Read more
Extra rail services for much-needed salt, coffee and tomato paste
Rail Cargo Group has set up additional rail freight services to enable the shipment of salt from Austria to Hungary, Italy and Croatia. According to the ÖBB-subsidiary, the supply of this basic commodity is urgently...Read more
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
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
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
Border restrictions for rail freight in Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan has set in place far-reaching border controls, some of which also apply to rail freight operations. From 1 April, all goods entering Uzbekistan need to be reported in advance. Shipments that were not administered,...Read more
Transfesa Logistics lends services to battle coronavirus in Spain
The Spanish Transfesa Logistics, a Deutsche Bahn subsidiary, has made its facilities and resources available to different health delegations in the country to help with the distribution and storage of sanitary protection material. This is...Read more
Test drive Ceneri Base Tunnel halted, 1.5 metre distance not possible
Work on the Swiss Ceneri Base Tunnel, the last to facilitate seamless rail freight traffic between north and south Europe, has been temporarily suspended. The current hygiene regulations that are in place to prevent the...Read more
DC Rail staying busy for UK future economy
Rail freight operators who have adapted best to the radical changes brought about by Coronavirus crisis are seeing busy timetables and order books. Many operators agree that the answer to the crisis is to keep...Read more
Network Rail emphasises commitment to freight during crisis
The UK national infrastructure agency, Network Rail has stated its commitment to keeping the national economy moving. The statement comes as the country moves into a second week of a radically reduced passenger timetable, and...Read more
‘Europe may face investment crisis in railway projects’
The European rail industry warns for an investment crisis in railway projects, if the existing EU funding legislation is not modified to suit the current corona crisis. Various lobby organisations made such statement in an...Read more
Stop of Italian production starts to show on railways
While freight operators were seeing full trains running to and from Italy up till now, the closure of several factories in the coronavirus-stricken country is taking its toll. From this week, several operators report a...Read more
Railway and armed services renew cooperation to fight coronavirus
News that Network Rail and the British Army had collaborated at the weekend to deliver medical supplies was worthy of another round of applause from a grateful nation. However, the cooperation of railway and armed...Read more
Renewal of train driver license impossible during corona crisis
The renewal of licenses or certificates for professional carriers in the rail freight industry is at stake due to the public measures taken in most EU countries in view of the COVID-19 outbreak. Several countries...Read more