METRANS expands Southeast Europe business with Adria Rail’s acquisition
METRANS has just completed the full acquisition of AdriaRail Group. The company had taken over 51 per cent of Adria Rail’s stakes in March 2023,…
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Rijeka line closed until 22 December, freight trains divert through Slovenia
The railway line between Zagreb and Rijeka in Croatia will remain closed until 22 December for restoration works. The closure follows the collision of a…
Croatia: rail accident causes issues to Rijeka and Mediterranean Corridor
A railway accident occurred on Monday, 11 December, near the Croatian port of Rijeka. A freight train carrying corn collided with a track maintenance vehicle…
Ukraine has started grain exports using Croatian infrastructure
What could be considered the most challenging solution in terms of implementation has now become another Ukrainian lifeline. The Ukrainian Minister of Economy, Yulia Svyridenko,…
New Balkan rail links by METRANS now on the timetable
METRANS’ new rail links connecting its HUB terminal in Budapest with the port of Rijeka, Croatia and Indija, Serbia, have been activated. The connection with…
CEO interview
How can companies deal with personnel shortage in Italy?
The rail freight sector in Italy is dealing with personnel shortages, especially when it comes to train drivers. Some companies are trying to find solutions…
METRANS connects its ‘new’ Serbian terminal to Budapest
METRANS is launching a new connection between its rail terminal HUB in Budapest with its terminal in Indija, in northern Serbia. The German company has…
Budapest has a new gateway service to the Adriatic seaports
ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) is launching a new rail freight connection between Budapest, Hungary, and Rijeka, Croatia. This new service is expected to benefit…
Austrian shippers get direct rail link to Croatian port of Rijeka
A new weekly blocktrain has been established between the port of Rijeka in Croatia and Enns in Austria. It is the first direct rail freight…