Topic: SBB Cargo

rolling stock upgrade SBB Cargo signs deal with Stadler Rail to revolutionise locomotive fleet

Swiss rail freight operator SBB Cargo finalised an agreement with Stadler Rail for the supply of up to 129 locomotives. The deal entails the delivery…
Half-year report SBB: “Financial situation remains tense” as freight incurs losses

Swiss rail operator SBB recorded a half-yearly profit of 50,8 million francs (54,4 million euros), but stresses that the financial situation at the company remains…
Rolling stock order SBB Cargo leases 20 of Siemens’ Vectron locomotives from Südleasing

The Swiss rail freight operator SBB Cargo is leasing 20 Vectron locomotives from Südleasing. The new locomotives will enable heavier traction in transalpine transport. 
More DAC tests are over, developments remain vague

A consortium led by SBB Cargo recently submitted a report to the Swiss Federal Office of Transport (FOT) on the DAC+ tests it has been…
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…
European rail a mixed bag: Polish PKP Cargo profits while others struggle

Rail freight operators in Europe are performing very differently. Big names such as DB Cargo and Lineas are in trouble, but in Poland, the annual…
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…
Automated brake tests on Swiss freight trains to start in mid-2024

The Swiss Federal Office of Transport issued the type-approval for automated brake tests for SBB Cargo trains. In-service tests will be held at selected locations…

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INTERVIEW SBB Cargo: ‘No RU has managed to offer single wagonload traffic alone’

For many countries, Switzerland is an example to look up to when setting up a rail freight transport and infrastructure policy. Just like Swiss clocks,…