Topic: DB Cargo

Unsecured crossing DB Cargo employee dies in crash between freight train and truck in the Netherlands

In the Netherlands, a 25-year-old employee of DB Cargo was killed in a collision between a freight train and a truck on Wednesday 28 August.…
EU Investigation ‘EU to ban Deutsche Bahn’s financial support for DB Cargo’

The European Commission is set to ban Deutsche Bahn’s (DB) subsidies for its freight subsidiary DB Cargo. The freight operator’s losses are sky-high, and the…
financial performance DB Cargo finances keep sinking despite salvation attempts

DB Cargo’s financial performance in the first half of 2024 was markedly worse than in the same period in 2023. In the first six months…
reshuffling the cards DB Cargo to have a new structure from 2025

Deutsche Bahn’s (DB) rail freight arm DB Cargo will have a new look as of 1 January 2025. One business unit will oversee the steel,…
Burden on rail freight Dutch authority okays new rail fee for ProRail from 2026

The Dutch Markets and Consumers Authority (ACM) has approved a new rail fee for ProRail. The infrastructure manager will be able to implement the new…
Up to 2000 jobs protected Combined transport is staying with DB Cargo after “mud fight” with trade union

DB Cargo is no longer dropping its combined transport operations, which will reportedly save up to 2000 jobs at the company. The decision comes after…
united kingdom Manchester United’s rail freight dilemma

The Euro 2024 tournament is moving to the knock-out stage. At the same time a freight and football knockout contest is kicking off in North…

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special transport What are the limits of rail for project cargo?

Whether rail is a greener mode of transport compared to putting your project cargo on a ship is a debate to be had. Some say…
Passenger rail to be restored first amid German floods

Floods have engulfed southern Germany during the past week. Rail infrastructure has not been spared by the water. It has caused major disruptions to rail…