This week in RailFreight Live
This week in RailFreight Live, we discuss the penalties on operating noisy trains in Germany. We talk about the UK’s Autumn Spending Review and the place of rail in this. And, we broadcast part a...Read more
Today in RailFreight Live: DB Netze, GEFCO and Oxera
When causing delays on the German railways you will end up paying more for the use of these railways. Germany introduced a performance scheme last year for passenger traffic, and by the end of this...Read more
Today in RailFreight Live: Rotterdam’s Harbour Line and China’s hub policy
Today in RailFreight Live, we discuss the revealing report on the much-discussed Harbour Line of Rotterdam. The report gives rail freight operators a feeling of recognition after facing hindrance for many years on the railway...Read more
Watch RailFreight Live today: new China connections to Rotterdam
The Netherlands made the news several times this week, as new services connecting the ports to China popped up. While the first direct container train to the port of Rotterdam was launched, the port of...Read moreWatch the last edition of RailFreight Live here
An imbalance in the number of westbound and eastbound trains, combined with record volumes of cargo between Europe and China. It is a recipe for congestion and delays. A lack of rolling stock, train cancellations...Read more
Fastest route on New Silk Road gets new departure
The fastest railway link between China and Germany is about to have an additional departure. From July onwards, the Xi’an-Neuss Express will see two trains per week in both directions. The approximate 9,400-km distance is...Read more