Germany has taken a landmark decision to halve track charges for rail freight traffic as part of a collective effort between the government and rail industry to cut road traffic and reduce air pollution. The...Read more
The German Pro-Rail Alliance says it is considering legal action over the Government’s proposals on introducing longer heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) on the nation’s roads without further consultation. One of Europe’s leading rail freight advocates, the...Read more
Draft legislation that would ban noisy freight trains in Germany has received the support of a powerful transport lobby group. The German Pro-Rail Alliance says the law, if enacted, would bring relief to the ‘noise...Read more