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Azerbaijan introduces temporary road tax exemptions for rail-connected freight transport from 2025

Amendments to Azerbaijan's Tax Code, adopted on December 16, 2024, introduce temporary road tax exemptions for foreign vehicles involved in cargo transfers linked to rail transport.

Lubomir Cech January 3, 2025 · 1 min read

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Testing of a new freight rail line in Saudi Arabia begins

SAR has started operational testing of a new freight line outside the urban area of Al-Ahsa Governorate, with operations scheduled to begin on 28 January.

Marketa Horpeniakova January 2, 2025 · 2 min read

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36 locomotives and 1,743 wagons: African Development Bank approves $150 million loan for Mauritania’s iron ore rail expansion

According to available information, the goal is to double the transport capacity of the iron ore railway by 2030.

Lubomir Cech January 1, 2025 · 1 min read

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Freight rail operations between Cherbourg port and Bayonne will resume after a successful test run

On December 10, 2024, a pilot freight train completed a test run along the railway line connecting Cherbourg-en-Cotentin station to the newly established rail terminal at the port of Cherbourg.

Lubomir Cech January 1, 2025 · 2 min read

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New freight wagons for Bowen Rail and Fortescue in Australia

Two Australian freight rail operators will get new bulk wagons from China.

Lubomir Cech December 30, 2024 · 2 min read

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Freight rail transport in continental Europe experienced a general decline in the first half of 2024

In the first half of 2024, freight rail transport across Europe recorded a decrease in transport performance, reflecting a challenging period for the sector.

Lubomir Cech December 30, 2024 · 2 min read

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Tarmac renews lease agreement for 30 JGA-M tank wagons with VTG iWagon technology integration

The five-year agreement includes retrofitting the wagons with VTG's iWagon technology, a system designed to integrate smart monitoring capabilities into rail freight operations.

Lubomir Cech December 27, 2024 · 2 min read

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SeaRail Shuttle launches combined transport connection between Limay and Ottmarsheim ports

The service is designed to address the requirements of shippers, offering rail-based transport solutions between the two Frencg regions while maintaining accessibility to the broader European market.

Lubomir Cech December 26, 2024 · 1 min read

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Union Pacific shifts local service operations in Eugene, Oregon, to Central Oregon & Pacific Railroad

It is part of a collaborative effort between the two rail operators, aiming to adjust service management in the region.

Lubomir Cech December 25, 2024 · 1 min read

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Lövholmen intermodal terminal in Piteå expands role as regional logistics hub

Initially established to meet the transportation needs of its owner, forest product company Stenvalls Trä, the terminal has since attracted cargo from additional industries in the region.

Lubomir Cech December 24, 2024 · 2 min read

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Hupac announces updated shuttle connections and service adjustments for 2025

The adjustments include new routes, increased frequencies, and terminal infrastructure changes aimed at refining operational efficiency across key corridors.

Lubomir Cech December 23, 2024 · 1 min read

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Rail Cargo Group: 2,000th MOBILER container as new prototypes approach testing phase

RCG is planning to introduce additional variants, including a MOBILER silo and the Hammrocktainer, for which testing is scheduled in 2025.

Lubomir Cech December 23, 2024 · 1 min read

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Four-year rail agreement for GBRf to carry over five million tonnes of materials across UK routes

Alongside its role in serving industry requirements, this rail operation is expected to lower pressure on roads and contribute to long-term environmental objectives by reducing the reliance on road-based haulage.

Lubomir Cech December 20, 2024 · 1 min read

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DAC tested on Green Cargo’s heaviest freight trains

Testing of digital automatic couplers (DAC) has commenced on Sweden’s heaviest freight train, the steel shuttle operating between Luleå and Borlänge.

Lubomir Cech December 17, 2024 · 2 min read

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Freight train runs into a truck on level crossing in Germany (video)

A freight train accident at a level crossing near Belsdorf in the Börde district continues to disrupt rail traffic on the Magdeburg–Braunschweig corridor.

Lubomir Cech December 17, 2024 · 2 min read

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Freight trains benefit from reduced fees on Figueres-Perpignan high-speed line

The adjustment aims to make rail freight transport more cost-effective and encourage its use on this cross-border corridor.

Lubomir Cech December 17, 2024 · 2 min read

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France: Cherbourg-Bayonne rail freight service to start in 2025

The project includes major infrastructure upgrades and will initially operate three days a week.

Marketa Horpeniakova December 13, 2024 · 2 min read

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New intermodal rail service connects Port of Trieste to Sacconago terminal in Busto Arsizio

The service currently operates with four trains per week, equivalent to two round trips, with plans for increased frequency in 2025.

Lubomir Cech December 13, 2024 · 1 min read

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GDL: DB Cargo is liquidated rather than restructured, 5,000 people may lose jobs

German Train Drivers’ Union claims the company is “driven unchecked into the wall”.

Lubomir Cech December 13, 2024 · 2 min read

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Freightliner PL launches first intermodal train connection from Silesia to Sweden

Freightliner has initiated its first intermodal train service linking Włosienica in Silesia with the port of Świnoujście, connecting southern Poland to Sweden via ferry.

Lubomir Cech December 13, 2024 · 2 min read