Freight Rail

Thelo: integrated multi-cargo, multi-user transport for Africa

Thelo Group, the African transport and logistics provider for freight owners, has announced the expansion of its offering to provide integrated rail, port and rolling stock transport corridors to move Africa's resources.

Karel Novak July 16, 2024 · 3 min read

Freight Rail

Norfolk Southern's latest report: climate goals and safety measures

The report highlights Norfolk Southern's efforts to reduce GHGs, enhance rail safety, and support economic development.

Marketa Horpeniakova July 16, 2024 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

Adif Starts Works to Enable Semitrailers on Rails on the Zaragoza-Tarragona Route

By facilitating the movement of semi-trailers via rail, the initiative aims to achieve substantial savings in both external costs and greenhouse gas emissions.

Lubomir Cech July 15, 2024 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

LTG Cargo to increase freight capacity with 500 new grain wagons

The investment aims to increase the share of rail in the domestic transport of grain to 60% and to support agricultural producers.

Marketa Horpeniakova July 15, 2024 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

Lineas and Hupac Agree on Improvements on the Antwerp-Catalonia Intermodal Connection

From mid-September 2024, a better connectivity of Belgian port with northeast of Spain.

Lubomir Cech July 12, 2024 · 1 min read

Freight Rail

UK: Royal Mail to end operation of own freight trains

The move marks a significant change from previous efforts to expand rail-based delivery.

Marketa Horpeniakova July 11, 2024 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

Duisburg Becomes a Hub for Ukrainian Grain Transport

Communication between scheduling departments is crucial to maintain just-in-time handling services for the block trains, reinforcing Duisburg’s role as a hub for grain transport.

Lubomir Cech July 10, 2024 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

Freightliner Group Delivers First Waste Train at enfinium's Ferrybridge Facility

Enfinium, a UK-based energy from waste operator, has successfully received its first waste delivery by rail at the Ferrybridge site in West Yorkshire.

Lubomir Cech July 10, 2024 · 3 min read

Freight Rail

China and Russia enhance trade with new Arctic Express

The new route involves rail transport from Moscow to Arkhangelsk, followed by sea transport to China, over a distance of approximately 13,000.

Marketa Horpeniakova July 10, 2024 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

DB Starts Construction on New Cargo Terminal in Augsburg-Gersthofen

This terminal, will replace the existing one in Augsburg-Oberhausen, aiming to shift more freight traffic to rail, reducing the environmental impact of road transport.

Lubomir Cech July 9, 2024 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

DB Cargo Extends Partnership with Jaguar Land Rover

The renewed contract ensures shipment of SUV vehicles from Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) plant in Slovakia to Belgian North Sea ports and a trimodal car terminal in Germany.

Lubomir Cech July 8, 2024 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

7 New Rail Connections Across Europe Announced by Early July 2024

July 2024 sees the expansion of multiple rail connections in Europe, with several companies introducing new routes and services.

Lubomir Cech July 8, 2024 · 3 min read

Freight Rail

RCG officially launches new TransFLEX product

TransFLEX to run block trains through Germany and to Austria.

Karel Novak July 5, 2024 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

PKP CARGO's Shakeup: Over 4,000 Employees to be Laid Of

Polish incumbent freight rail carrier will slash workforce by 30%.

Lubomir Cech July 4, 2024 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

DB Cargo Nederland Retains Shunting Operations at Chemelot Chemical Park

The collaboration extends the partnership for the next five years.

Lubomir Cech July 4, 2024 · 1 min read

Freight Rail

New Container and Trailer Service from Duisburg to Ukraine

The first train is scheduled to depart from the Lisky railway station terminal to the port of Duisburg this summer.

Lubomir Cech July 3, 2024 · 1 min read

Freight Rail

Tatravagónka Changes the Game: The First 6-Axle Intermodal Wagon with Integrated Baskets in Europe

The manufacturer eliminates the need for external storage of the basket, as in the Sdggmrss wagon, the basket is an integral part of the intermodal railcar.

Lubomir Cech July 3, 2024 · 3 min read

Freight Rail

Australia: ARA calls for increased rail freight share in NSW

Highlighting the current under-utilisation of rail, the ARA says shifting 30% of NSW freight to rail would deliver significant economic, environmental and community benefits.

Marketa Horpeniakova July 3, 2024 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

UZ Reports 28% Increase in Freight Volumes for H1 2024 and Gets Railway Carrier Licence in Poland

Ukrzaliznytsia (UZ), the national railway company of Ukraine, has reported a significant increase in freight transportation for the first half of 2024.

Lubomir Cech July 2, 2024 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

The End of a Coal Era: GBRf’s Final Coal Delivery to Ratcliffe Power Station

In commemoration of this milestone, GB Railfreight will name one of its locomotives ‘Ratcliffe Power Station’.

Lubomir Cech July 1, 2024 · 2 min read