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September 29, 2023 | Freight

Freightliner launches major rail freight expansion in Britain

Two new routes and 25 additional services will be introduced in October.

April 22, 2022 | Freight

Completion targets on India’s DFCs likely to be extended

Cost increases are expected, and funding model could change.

April 19, 2022 | Freight

Number of freight trains between China and Russia set to rise

Reports from Russia claim international sanctions have yet to affect Russian freight.

April 14, 2022 | Freight

DB Schenker transfers Full Load Solutions operations

DB Cargo will expand its position in European logistics market.

April 11, 2022 | Europe

German rail passenger figures hit new low in 2021

Work from home mandate in Germany in the first quarter affected passenger figures last year.

April 8, 2022 | Fleet

CargoBeamer to open its own intermodal wagon factory

Company says there was a lack of capacity in the European market to build intermodal wagons.

April 3, 2022 | News

Midlands Connect announces plans to increase rail capacity

Work will continue to feed government consultation into future projects.

March 31, 2022 | Financial

Reform planned for Switzerland’s rail freight market

Improved funding and market conditions will help the sector reach climate targets.

March 25, 2022 | Analysis

Ukraine invasion impacts Asia-Europe freight flows

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has had a dramatic impact on rail freight flows between Asia and Europe, creating uncertainty for businesses operating trains and shipping freight. Richard Clinnick reports on developments up to March 22.

March 23, 2022 | Freight

Lineas to apply energy surcharge to compensate for rising energy prices

Belgian freight operator says it can no longer absorb the economic hardship caused by soaring energy prices.

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