Topic: Sncf-fret

New rail link to increase cargo traffic between Normandie and Paris

Upgrade works are carried out at the railway track between Serqueux-Gisors in the French region of Normandie. In October 2020 the project should be completed with a brand new station at Serqueix. The upgrade is...Read more

01-05-2019|Comment|author: Jose Gutierrez

SNCF will not replace retired workers

Fret SNCF, the cargo division of the French national railway company will not recover the positions of 700 retired employees from 2018 to 2021, several media reported. These positions represent 14 per cent of its...Read more

10-09-2018|Comment|author: Jose Gutierrez

French railway reforms adopted, strikes continue

French railway reforms have been adopted by the National Assembly, confirming most of Emmanuel Macron’s plans to drastically restructure state-owned railway company SNCF. The plan was approved with 454 against 80 votes in favour of...Read more

18-04-2018|Comment|author: Majorie van Leijen

ERFA welcomes French railway reform

The European Rail Freight Association (ERFA) is positive about the ongoing discussions regarding far-reaching reforms of the French National Railways (SNCF). It believes that France is well on its way towards a policy supporting a...Read more

05-03-2018|Comment|author: Majorie van Leijen

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