Topic: Iron Rhine

Dutch rail sector rather sees new branches Betuwe Line than Iron Rhine

The Dutch rail freight sector sees potential in updating the Iron Rhine. However, a northern and southern branch of the Betuwe Line is higher on the wish list. This was concluded in a market vision...Read more

28-10-2020|Comment|author: Nikos Papatolios

Iron Rhine in the Netherlands. Photo: Dolph Cantrijn/Hollandse Hoogte

Germany takes leading role in re-opening of Iron Rhine

At the request of Flanders, Germany is prepared to take on a leading role in the negotiations over the 3RX route of the Iron Rhine. This was confirmed during a meeting between Flemish minister of...Read more

22-01-2019|Comment|author: Majorie van Leijen

Railport to manage rail transport in Port of Antwerp

Railport Antwerpen will start coordinating the rail activities at the Port of Antwerp in order to improve the relatively low share of rail transport, currently at 7 per cent. Railport is a joint initiative of...Read more

15-06-2018|Comment|author: Majorie van Leijen

Talks on Iron Rhine Belgium-Netherlands-Germany resumed

The discussion about the re-opening of the Iron Rhine, or Steel Rhine has re-opened. Last week, the German and Flemish governments joined hands in making an appeal for the re-opening of the railway line, connecting...Read more

13-03-2018|Comment|author: Majorie van Leijen