‘BMW was proof that Debrecen is the rail freight hub for CATL’
The opening of a manufacturing plant of CATL in Debrecen is considered a big deal, providing the region with an economic boost. What has convinced the Chinese battery maker to strike down in the eastern...Read more
Railway associations ask for international capacity management
The Railway Undertakings associations ERFA, FTE and ALLRAIL, proposed establishing specific commercial conditions and an International Body of Compliance to harmonise and control international rail freight traffic and capacity.Read more
These Valentine’s gifts came to you by train
Valentine’s Day is good news for the rail freight industry. Just as any celebration that involves gift giving, trains are running back and forth to make sure those gifts arrive in time. Maybe not to...Read more
A spark of rail freight at COP26 in Glasgow
A convincing speech advocating rail freight was held by CEO of Lineas Geert Pauwels at the climate summit in Glasgow this Thursday morning. “To achieve the climate targets, rail transport is an indispensable link.” Pauwels...Read more
RailFreight Summit Poland sells out, online tickets available
In a week’s time from now, the RailFreight Summit kicks off. On Wednesday 1 September, the international rail freight community gathers in the city of Lodz, Poland. This will be the beginning of a two-day...Read more
Chernobyl connected again to the Ukrainian rail network
Ukrainian Railways has completed the reconstruction of the track between Vilcha and Yaniv stations, which connects the Chernobyl exclusion zone with the main railway network. It connects to a storage facility of spent nuclear fuel...Read more
First China train arrives in Austrian city of Graz
The Austrian city of Graz is welcoming its first train from China this morning. A loaded block train with 41 40-foot containers filled with consumer items from Suzhou rolled into the Cargo Center Graz in...Read more
Today in RailFreight Live: a UK special
New research shows rail freight is levelling up Britain’s economy and cutting emissions across the country. The Value of Rail Freight report, from the Rail Delivery Group, says total economic and social benefits of rail...Read more
Why rail could do more at North Sea Port
Ever since MSC announced to open a depot at North Sea Port, the phone has been ringing non-stop at Vlaeynatie, the company that is to facilitate the depot at Terneuzen. “Other shipping companies are now...Read more
Belgium reduces track access charges until end of June 2021
The Belgian government has announced to financially support the rail freight industry. Until 30 June, a reduced tariff applies for freight trains, and cancellation and reservation costs are waived. The support scheme applies from 1...Read more
Snow-battered railways in Netherlands and Germany: day 3
On Tuesday 9 February the first freight trains were able to depart from the Netherlands to Germany, after two days of complete standstill. It was only a beginning; the majority of the train services planned...Read more
Update: port of Rotterdam still inaccessible for rail freight
Despite efforts to restore the rail freight network in the Netherlands, traffic is still non-operational on Tuesday morning. This is true for the railways to and from the port of Rotterdam, railway lines in and...Read more
Code red snowstorm bends Dutch rail freight traffic
Rail freight traffic in the Netherlands has come to a complete standstill due to extreme winter conditions. Switches are buried in snow, and preventive measures taken have proven to be insufficient to deal with what...Read more
600 million euros scheme for German single wagon transport
A 600 million euro German scheme has been approved by the European Commission under the EU state aid rules. The scheme aims to provide support to single wagon rail freight transportation. With a duration until...Read more
Interoperability and in-between destinations pivotal for EU-Asia connection
The implementation of a fully interoperable connection of the corridors between Eu-Asia is of priority. Additionally, the provision of technical knowledge to countries that are part of the New Silk Road, and the improvement of...Read more
Report of Combined Transport estimates significant growth of market
Combined Transport market will have grown by nearly 150 per cent between 2009 and 2029. This very positive insight is part of the Report of Combined Transport, that was presented on 29 October. The International...Read more
Intermodality as a low-carb diet for Europe
“Europe needs a low-carb diet”. This was one of the statements made at the European Intermodal Summit 2020. It doesn’t refer to an actual nutritional value. Instead, it was used by Hupac’s CEO Michail Stahlut to...Read more
Corona crisis bright spot: a lot more space for freight on rails
With the cancellation of passenger trains in many countries during the ongoing corona crisis, an opportunity is born for the rail freight industry. The freed up capacity on some of the busiest lines are welcome...Read more
EU considers single window for rail freight
After implementing the Maritime Single Window, the European Commission is considering to extend it to the rail freight sector. This move could be set in a new transport strategy that is currently being developed by...Read more