One more weekly Rotterdam-Vienna shuttle for Hupac
Hupac is increasing the frequency of the Rotterdam-Vienna shuttle to three departures per week in both directions. The new schedule applies from next week. The direct train connection offers ongoing connections to Hungary (Budapest BILK),...Read more
New regular train Xi’an-Rotterdam
A new rail freight service Xi-an-Rotterdam was launched this Sunday, 16 August. It is an extension of the Xi’an-Mukran service, which was already operated. The freight train connects the Chinese hub to the largest European...Read more
LTE goes ahead with 740-metre trains in the Netherlands
Rail carrier LTE is satisfied with the first results of test drives with freight trains longer than 700 meters. The company will therefore continue operating these trains next year. That’s what CEO Jolanda Plomp said...Read moreDutch infra manager penalised despite good KPI performance
The Dutch rail infrastructure manager ProRail received a number of fines and periodic penalties, despite meeting all eight performance indicators set by the ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management in 2019. The shortcomings were especially...Read more
Metrans expands its intermodal Prague-Rotterdam line
Metrans has expanded its intermodal service between the port of Rotterdam and its Czech destinations of Prague and Česká Třebová. Starting from 6 April, two additional departures have been launched in both directions. This brings...Read more
New direct railway link Netherlands-Poland
A new rail connection between Wroclaw in Poland and Moerdijk in the Netherlands is in the final stages of completion. On 9 October, the Dutch Minister of Infrastructure and Water Management Cora van Nieuwenhuizen visits...Read more
Fresh food rail service Valencia-Rotterdam to be launched next year
A refrigerated rail service between Valencia in Spain and Rotterdam in the Netherlands will be launched in January next year. Initially, the service was scheduled to commence in November this year, with services running up...Read more