Topic: Capacity

Tracks close to Terespol station, source: PKP PLK

‘Freed-up capacity for freight should be new normal’

Now that passenger traffic gradually returns to the railways of Europe, it is a good moment to reflect on the much-debated capacity issue for freight. If there is one lesson learnt from the corona crisis,...Read more

08-06-2020|Comment|author: Majorie van Leijen

UK freight operators relaxed about relaxed lockdown timetable

UK freight operators face additional traffic from today, as the government relaxes some lockdown regulations, and sanctions a more intensive passenger timetable. However, even though passenger traffic is back on the UK network, the passengers...Read more

18-05-2020|Comment|author: Simon Walton

Corona crisis bright spot: a lot more space for freight on rails

With the cancellation of passenger trains in many countries during the ongoing corona crisis, an opportunity is born for the rail freight industry. The freed up capacity on some of the busiest lines are welcome...Read more

23-03-2020|Comment|author: Majorie van Leijen

Pier Eringa: capacity for freight should be more flexible

There is too much capacity wasted on the congested Dutch railway network. This concluded Pier Eringa, CEO of infrastructure manager ProRail at RailTech Europe 2019. “These train paths are requested, and then cancelled on short...Read more

28-03-2019|Comment|author: Majorie van Leijen

Industry welcomes UK rail freight strategy

The UK’s new rail freight strategy sets out how the sector can grow despite the erosion of some key markets. Industry experts have largely welcomed the plans, which look at vital opportunities for relieving pressure...Read more

26-10-2016|Comment|author: Simon Weedy