Latest news: Daniel Křetínský's EP Group is a principal bidder for a minority stake in SNCF's freight arm, Rail Logistics Europe, aiming for major market entry in Western Europe. This coincides with a reported decline in European rail freight activity, losing ground to road transport, necessitating significant investment in rail infrastructure. Elsewhere, Mercitalia Shunting & Terminal secured a five-year concession at Italy's Savona and Vado Ligure ports, boosting freight traffic with HVO biofuels. Poland's Łódź Voivodeship expanded ŁKA's fleet with 14 Pesa Elf 3.0 EMUs, enhancing regional services, while ČD Cargo in the Czech Republic shifts to prioritize profitability over international expansion.