A deeper Felixstowe poses challenges for rail freight
The Port of Felixstowe, Britain’s busiest intermodal port and rail freight terminal, just got bigger. Work has been completed to deepen the approach channels and two berths. That will allow the port to welcome more...Read more
Antwerp port area implements new single wagonload operational model
The Antwerp port area, part of the Port of Antwerp-Bruges, will implement a new operational model for single wagonload rail traffic. The new system will begin on 1 January 2024, and the Port Authority recently...Read more
Why a collective track access charging approach matters
The disparity noticed on the track access charges (TAC) applied by different EU member states is a problem when it comes to utilising them strategically in achieving modal shift goals. A collective European charging approach,...Read more
EU rail freight performance marginally dropped in 2022
EUROSTATRail freight performance in EU countries dropped slightly in 2022 compared to the year before. Last year, EU rail freight transport reached 398 billion tonnes-kilometres, 0,5 per cent less than in 2021. The drop is...Read more
Ukrainian grain volumes moved by rail are slowly increasing again
Ukrainian grain volumes transported via rail to ports still available to the country are slightly increasing, despite still being not even close to pre-war figures. There seems to be a recovery also for westbound volumes,...Read more
Britain reveals Sustainable Rail Blueprint
The independently appointed Railway Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) has published its comprehensive vision for the future of rail sustainability. The Sustainable Rail Blueprint, an industry-wide collaboration, aims to realise a more sustainable future for...Read more
Rail Freight Group opens mentoring scheme
The Rail Freight Group (RFG), the UK rail freight trade association, has announced the launch of its 2024 cross-member mentoring programme. The initiative aims to foster skill development and industry knowledge among its members. The...Read more
German port-rail project kicks off with first container train
The German project known as LOG4NRW, aiming to improve rail connectivity and efficiency in the Ruhr area, has kicked off with the first container train service. The train left Kreuztal and transited to Duisburg via...Read more
‘If the rail sector still supports its own TTR project, it should let the legislators know’
File: Greening Freight Package The CountEmissionsEU regulation does not need to be binding because other legislations will assist in reaching its objectives. Additionally, digitalisation will be the primary tool deployed in determining which combined transport services are eligible for...Read more
Austria: over 21 billion euros for rail expansion between 2024-29
More than 21 billion euros have been approved by the Austrian government for railway expansion between the years 2024 and 2029. This is an increase on the previous plans to spend 19 billion euros in...Read more
England’s Economic Heartland sees freight opportunities despite recent drawbacks
Better links between places with limited connectivity, the creation of multi-transport interchanges and better rail flows to airports and ports are all part of the Rail Strategic report suggesting solutions to increase rail freight capacity...Read more
How much will the disruptions in the Alps cost for rail freight operators?
Crossing the Alps by rail is currently as difficult as it must have been for Hannibal over 2,000 years ago. The closures, partial or total, of the Gotthard and Frejus axes are causing major disruptions...Read more
‘Weights and Dimensions Directive ensures intermodal compatibility’
File: Greening Freight Package With the EU Commission’s proposal for the revision of the Combined Transport Directive (CTD), the Greening Freight Transport Package (GFTP) is now complete and ready to undergo the needed procedures before becoming official. The GFTP...Read more
Modalis: ‘Locomotives scarce for operators taking over Fret SNCF’
INTERVIEWThe potential repercussions from the ‘economic discontinuity’ plan for Fret SNCF and the prospect of market recovery after what has been a forgettable 2023 are pressing topics in the French rail freight market. In an...Read more
London’s next stop Brent Cross West – rail freight says you’re welcome
Rail freight has delivered a lot in London, but one of the biggest projects has been hiding in plain sight. The London borough of Barnet Council has released a ‘first look’ video of the new...Read more
South Wales quarry boosts rail freight traffic
It has been over sixty years since passenger services called at Machen, a once important railway hub in South Wales. The settlement was at the junction of two routes, and local goods traffic kept the...Read more
XPO Logistics goes for another Rhine-Alpine Corridor service
The U.S.-based logistics provider company XPO takes another step in its European business. The company will begin offering a new service on the Rhine-Alpine corridor between Duisburg (Germany) and Domodossola (Italy), focusing on P400 semitrailers...Read more
Lineas in-depth: finances, operations and upcoming expansion
INTERVIEWFor almost two years, Lineas has been undergoing a transformational process to become financially viable. COVID-19 and all the events occurring from 2020 onwards had a heavy toll on the company, which is currently trying...Read more
UK rail business leaders confidence at five year low
Confidence in the future of the rail market is at a five-year low. More than half of all rail suppliers believe the industry will contract in 2024. The findings are according to a poll of...Read more