Austria starts 250,000 euro support scheme for single wagon transport in Tyrol
Austria has started a 250,000 support scheme for single wagon transport in Tyrol, bordering Italy. The programme has been in effect since 1 April. It is not supposed to be a one-time love affair with...Read more
European rail a mixed bag: Polish PKP Cargo profits while others struggle
Rail freight operators in Europe are performing very differently. Big names such as DB Cargo and Lineas are in trouble, but in Poland, the annual figures were an invitation to uncork the champagne bottle.Read more
Poland to invest over a billion euros in Silesia rail infrastructure
The Polish rail Infrastructure Manager PKP PLK will invest over a billion euros in rail infrastructure. The operator signed contracts for rail upgrades in the country’s southern region of Silesia. With the investments, Poland hopes...Read more
European transport sector calls for more EU-funding
A coalition of over 40 European transport associations is calling for additional EU funding for the sector. The European Rail Freight Association (ERFA) states that investments are necessary to reach climate and resilience targets and...Read more
Schavemaker to expand Wrocław rail terminal in Poland
Schavemaker Logistics & Transport is expanding the Kąty Wrocławskie rail terminal, nearby Wrocław, Poland. According to the company, the expansion will help strengthen the Trans-European Transport Network by increasing its capacity and efficiency.Read more
EU: Rail Baltica needs to be done by 2030 with or without Riga
The European Commission has been clear about its demands for the construction of Rail Baltica. The railway needs to be finished and have trains running by 2030 to continue funding. A key question is whether...Read more
EU to invest 10 billion euros in Middle Corridor
The European Union is allocating 10 billion euros for the development of the so-called Middle Corridor. It has identified 33 infrastructure projects to be financed, among which are many rail projects. The EU hopes to...Read more
EU Commission wants to extend trade liberalisation agreements for Ukraine
The European Commission wants to extend the measures concerning the liberalisation of agricultural trade between the EU and Ukraine. David Clarinval, Deputy Prime Minister of Belgium, the country holding the EU presidency, said that Member...Read more
‘Chinese investments in EU infrastructure need to be better understood’
The European Parliament’s Transport and Tourism Committee (TRAN) commissioned a study on Chinese investments in non-maritime infrastructure in Europe and the possible risks they might entail. The biggest risks identified concern Chinese influence on EU...Read more
(When) will paperless freight transport be a reality in the EU?
analysisOne of the next steps for the rail freight industry is to become fully digitised and digitalised. A key step towards digitisation would be a strong switch to paperless documents, which currently are used in...Read more
Italy to miss RRF deadlines: more funds cut from rail freight projects
The Italian government cut 1,5 billion euros that were to be destined for the doubling of the Rome-Pescara railway, which connects the Italian west and east coasts. This was confirmed by the country’s Minister of...Read more
EC accepted Spain’s request to not use road tolls to boost rail freight
The European Commission (EC) approved Spain’s request to unlock the funds from the Recovery and Resiliency Facility (RRF) without implementing road freight tolls. The alternative proposed by the country’s Ministry of Transport is that rail...Read more
EC report: rail freight volumes grow, but modal share is dropping
The European Commission (EC) recently published the eighth monitoring report on the development of the rail market in Europe, with a focus on the 2015-2020 period. Despite various positive conclusions that may be drawn by...Read more
Can politics and business align? Policy, transparency and logistics
Politics and business can be intertwined in many ways but also conflicting. This is especially the case regarding foreign investments and possible influence by third countries in Europe, for example. The same applies to supply...Read more
Combined Transport Directive should be ready by November
File: Greening Freight Package The Greening Freight Transport Package (GFTP) remains one of the most relevant topics in the rail freight industry in Europe. Among the most discussed and awaited aspects is the Combined Transport Directive (CTD). Akos Ersek,...Read more
Ban on Ukrainian grain imports remains despite EU’s decision
The European Commission introduced new measures to try and ensure a stable flow of Ukrainian agricultural products to the rest of the Union without disruptions for the farmers of Kyiv’s neighbouring countries. The first measure...Read more
Ukraine warns of legal action against the EU if grain import ban extends
Ukraine will not hesitate to take legal action and file a lawsuit against the European Union and EU Member States if the ban on importing Ukrainian grain in Poland, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria and Slovakia is...Read more
Moldova integration on EU railways: first priority is electrification
analysisThe integration of Moldovan railways into the European network is a key step to ensure connectivity with currently war-torn Ukraine. However, a few challenges make this process quite complicated. For example, the entire railway network...Read more
Ukrainian Railways goes international with new Polish branch
Ukrainian Railways (UZ) is setting up Ukrainian Railways Cargo Poland to establish a presence in the European market. The new company will provide rail freight services suitable for both the standard (1435mm) and wide (1520mm)...Read more