Topic: Rotterdam-rail-feeding

Rotterdam rail feeding locomotive. Photo: Pixabay

What is new this week in Europe?

Many new connections and departures were launched or announced this week. These include two services between the Netherlands and Germany. Three new lines were established to Italy; from Germany, Belgium and Austria. A new service commenced...Read more

27-09-2019|Comment|author: Majorie van Leijen

New blocktrain Rotterdam-Vienna

The first shuttle train between the Port of Rotterdam and Vienna is a fact. Intermodal operator LKW Walter has established a two-weekly blocktrain to the terminal of Wiencont. The first journey was carried out in...Read more

14-05-2019|Comment|author: Majorie van Leijen

Testing of automatic freight trains in The Netherlands confirmed

French rail engineers Alstom have signed a deal with Dutch rail manager ProRail and operator Rotterdam Rail Feeding to begin testing automatic freight trains in The Netherlands. Starting this year, the Automated Train Operation (ATO) test...Read more

24-01-2018|Comment|author: Simon Weedy

Freight train on Betuweroute. Photo credit: ProRail

Petition calls for Dutch action on rail freight policy

A group of more than 50 rail freight stakeholders has presented a petition to the Dutch Parliament, calling for action to help stimulate rail cargo transport and put it on a par with its German...Read more

28-11-2017|Comment|author: Simon Weedy

HSL Polska enters Belgian freight market

Polish rail operator HSL Polska is the latest company to introduce freight services in Belgium, national infrastructure manager Infrabel has announced. It will initially run services between Zeebrugge Ramskapelle and Aachen in Germany, reports metrotime.be HSL...Read more

06-01-2017|Comment|author: Simon Weedy