Freight Rail

US ammunition deliveries to Ukraine delayed by German rail contract issues

An Inspector General report from the U.S. Department of Defense has revealed that ammunition shipments to Ukraine experienced delays due to issues within a transportation agreement with Germany’s Deutsche Bahn rail network.

Lubomir Cech October 29, 2024 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

Freightliner and DB Cargo UK with new bulk and waste transportation contracts

Both major UK freight rail operators report new agreements.

Lubomir Cech October 28, 2024 · 1 min read

Freight Rail

Sri Lanka: Elephants suddenly run into freight train

A dramatic accident occurred in north-eastern Sri Lanka, a train carrying thousands of litres of fuel collided with a herd of wild elephants.

Karel Novak October 28, 2024 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

Green Cargo's third quarter sees profit turnaround and contract growth

The company has reported a profit for the third quarter of 2024.

Lubomir Cech October 28, 2024 · 1 min read

Freight Rail

52nd IBS Congress: Rail Freight in Southeast Europe

Istanbul recently played host to the 52nd Congress of the International Rail Freight Business Association (IBS) on October 10 and 11.

Karel Novak October 28, 2024 · 3 min read

Freight Rail

China-Europe rail freight with double-digit growth in 2023's first nine months

China's rail freight connection with Europe continues to expand, with 14,689 trains operating between January and September this year.

Lubomir Cech October 25, 2024 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

French MPs propose bill to mandate rail connections for logistics sites

The proposal mandates that future warehouses and logistics platforms include rail connections, with a potential tax on non-compliant projects.

Marketa Horpeniakova October 24, 2024 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

RCG enhances intermodal transport with non-craneable semi-trailer handling on TransFER route

This enhancement allows the safe transfer of standard trailers alongside containers and craneable trailers, further promoting the shift from road to rail.

Marketa Horpeniakova October 23, 2024 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

Be Modal introduces new rail service in France

The rail link offers weekly departures from both locations.

Lubomir Cech October 22, 2024 · 1 min read

Freight Rail

Türkiye: new rail connections to the west and east, own locomotive under development

Türkiye’s railway sector continues to expand, with key developments that reflect the country’s increasing role as a logistics hub between Asia and Europe.

Lubomir Cech October 22, 2024 · 3 min read

Freight Rail

Helrom introduces new freight route between Regensburg and Verona via Brenner Pass

This service offers a sustainable alternative for transalpine freight transport, addressing the high traffic load and environmental concerns associated with road transport across the Alps.

Lubomir Cech October 22, 2024 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

ÖBB Rail Cargo Group restores freight services after severe flood impact

Following the severe disruption caused by the flooding in mid-September, the ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) is on course to resume normal operations.

Marketa Horpeniakova October 22, 2024 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

Union Pacific builds new intermodal terminal in Kansas City

The terminal is scheduled to open in mid-2025, providing additional intermodal capacity to meet the market demands of the Midwestern region, with scope for further expansion as needed in the future.

Lubomir Cech October 21, 2024 · 2 min read