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May 10, 2023 | Freight

Wagonload freight needs to change

Rail freight can only deliver its contribution to meeting Europe’s climate targets for 2050 if single wagonload traffic is made more efficient and cost-effective. Jürgen Maier-Gyomlay* considers what needs to be done.

May 8, 2023 | Freight

Ambitious approach needed to meet EU rail freight modal share targets

As the European Commission prepares to publish its Green Freight Transport Package in the second quarter of this year, Robert Preston considers what changes in policy the rail freight sector wants to see if EU modal shift targets are to be met.

February 15, 2023 | Freight

RCG remains upbeat as challenges mount

The list of challenges that the European rail freight sector faces is a long one. But the introduction of new processes, optimised freight flows and the promised benefits of DAC signal a potential light at the end of the tunnel, as Rail Cargo Group CEO Clemens Först explains to David Burroughs.

January 24, 2023 | Australia/NZ

IRJ projects to watch in 2023 - Australia and New Zealand

IRJ’s editorial team profiles the rail projects to watch in Australia and New Zealand over the next 12 months.

January 9, 2023 | North America

What’s in store for North America’s freight railways in 2023?

Rail economist Jim Blaze presents a forecast of North American freight traffic for 2023, considering what the volume and mix of commodities will be and the prospects for future growth.

December 16, 2022 | Central/South America

Rio launches ambitious light rail project

Rio de Janeiro has announced plans to build three new light rail lines at a cost of around $US 3bn to create a 145.5km network, making it one of the largest systems in the Americas, reports Renata Passos.

November 24, 2022 | Freight

What next for Aurizon?

Mark Carter considers the future of freight operator Aurizon following its purchase of One Rail Australia earlier this year.

November 18, 2022 | Passenger

Continued growth in uncertain times shows rail's resilience

The 2022 edition of Unife’s World Rail Market Study conducted by Roland Berger shows a strong recovery after a slight decline during the Covid-19 pandemic, as Carlos Corts, public affairs manager at Unife, explains.

October 21, 2022 | Freight

Radical change required to unleash rail freight’s potential

If rail is to continue to play a serious role in supporting the national economy while driving down carbon emissions, the entire operating platform needs radical change, argue Karl Watts and Edward Johnson*.

October 19, 2022 | Freight

Opening of Tavantolgoi - Gashuunsukhait line heralds new era for railways in Mongolia

Mongolia celebrated the opening of a new railway from its mineral-rich Tavantolgoi region to the Chinese border last month. Kevin Smith examines the ups and downs of this much-delayed project and considers what’s next for rail in Mongolia.

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