SBB Cargo France has no plans to take over Fret SNCF routes
A new subsidiary of the Swiss Federal Railways, christened SBB Cargo France, was recently established to provide services along “the French route through Alsace as…
SBB’s black results cannot hide single wagonload financial bleed-out
The Swiss SBB Group brought its finances back to the black in 2023 for the first time since 2019. Strong passenger transport performance led the…
European rail freight companies unite against DB Netz’s cancellation fees
Seven of the largest rail freight companies in Europe are jointly asking German infrastructure manager DB Netz to review their cancellation fee that will be…
Decision for Rhine-Alpine alternative on Rhine left bank is now up to France
Pledges to find alternative rail freight routes along the left bank of the Rhine river have been discussed for a few months now due to…
SBB Cargo notes substantial financial losses
Last year, the Swiss rail freight operator SBB Cargo saw its financial losses catastrophically increase from 1,2 million euros in 2021 to a negative result…
SBB Cargo enlarges locomotive fleet to push freight expansion
Swiss rail freight operator SBB Cargo international has ordered 20 Vectron multisystem locomotives from Siemens Mobility. The operator placed the order in collaboration with German…
Major rail freight players send aid trains to Ukraine
Several intermodal operators set up humanitarian corridors by sending aid trains to Ukraine. Among them, two major companies, DB Cargo and SBB Cargo International, utilise…
Rhine valley still closed-DB Netz urged to act
The landslide in the Middle Rhine Valley on 15 March continues causing significant disturbances on rail freight operations. After the incident, restoration works have been…
SBB Cargo Nederland a new player on Dutch rail market
SBB Cargo International incorporates a new player on the Dutch rail freight market. The new company will work under the brand name SBB Cargo Nederland.…