Modalis: ‘Locomotives scarce for operators taking over Fret SNCF’

The 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 interview with Railfreight.com, Nicolas Chambon, general manager of intermodal logistics solutions provider Modalis, discussed some current issues preoccupying France’s rail freight operators. He also highlighted the need for the government to support business start-ups in the sector and facilitate innovation and development.