Topic: Dangerous goods

Fire extinguishing test at Rotterdam Waalhaven

Moment of truth for shunting yard Rotterdam: is it fire proof?

On 13 January 2020 ProRail carried out a fire extinguishing test at Waalhaven Zuid, an important shunting yard in the port of Rotterdam. This yard has been closed for freight trains transporting hazardous goods for...Read more

14-01-2020|Comment|author: Majorie van Leijen

Tallinn wants immediate stop dangerous goods through city

In the Estonian capital of Tallinn a plea has been made for a shift of dangerous goods from the railway to the road. The transport of this type of cargo through the densely populated city...Read more

02-12-2019|1 comment|author: Majorie van Leijen

China to lift restrictions dangerous goods by rail

The rail transport of dangerous goods between China and Europe will be permitted before the end of this year. The Chinese government is currently reconsidering the restrictions on this type of cargo, with the aim...Read more

25-06-2019|Comment|author: Majorie van Leijen

New rules for transport dangerous goods by rail

New regulation concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Rail (RID) has been formed. The new rules will go in effect on 1 January 2019. The new regulation includes revised classification codes, new packing...Read more

13-11-2018|Comment|author: Majorie van Leijen