In the face of an ever more competitive market, it’s nothing short of a bid to revolutionise rail freight by unlocking unrealised efficiency and sustainability in British operations. The independent Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) recently collaborated with UK-based Railfreight Consulting to pioneer a more scientific and quantitative approach to calculating maximum payloads. Their […]
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Huge investments in Russian Far East rail are no break with the past
Russia is planning to invest record-breaking amounts in its Far East railway infrastructure. Unprecedented investments in the East in the coming years might be interpreted as a break with the past and a move away from the West. However, it is unlikely that these investments signal a significant change in policy. The new investments will […]
Tri-mode traction is a freight reality for UK Rail Operations Group
Rail Operations Group has unveiled their groundbreaking tri-mode Class 93 locomotive. It’s a significant milestone for the UK rail industry. The specialist carrier, also known as Rail Operations UK Limited, has taken delivery of its highly anticipated tri-mode Class 93 locomotive, delivered from the manufactures Stadler. Designated as 93001, this revolutionary locomotive marks the first […]
RZD hopes for a successful 2024 despite multitude of issues
Russian Railways (RZD) hopes for a successful 2024, which is expected to be achieved by the increase in the volume of cargo loading as well as the improvement of other key indicators of the company’s performance. In 2023, cargo loading on Russian railways declined by 0,2 per cent to 1,232 billion tonnes on a year-on-year […]
Stagnant to stable outlook for French rail freight in 2024
After a difficult 2023, French rail freight is unlikely to fare much better this year, the head of a leading player in the sector has warned in an interview with RailFreight.com. “I think the market will be stagnant for three reasons. Firstly, there appears to be little sign that economic activity is picking up again, […]
HS2 materials by rail target reached and doubled says Minister Merriman
Huw Merriman, the UK minister for rail, whose portfolio also oversees the HS2 high-speed rail project, says construction is on target in one important metric. The HS2 materials by rail strategy remains at the heart of reducing carbon and creating jobs and opportunities. That strategy included the target of moving ten million tonnes of aggregate […]
METRANS launches daily train to boost exports via Hamburg
A new destination has been added to METRANS’ network this January. The company has launched a daily train between Kornwestheim, next to Stuttgart and the port of Hamburg. The new service aims to streamline exports from Western Germany via the country’s mega-hub. The train is already up and running since 8 January. The service runs […]
Kazakhstan registers rail freight growth in all directions
Kazakh rail freight volumes in the directions of China and Uzbekistan reached significantly higher levels throughout 2023 as compared to 2022. Moreover, rail freight in the direction of Russia grew by 3,2 per cent. The positive developments are attributable to the coordination of the involved parties, according to Kazakh Railways. Export to Russia grew by […]
Dutch government to provide 24 million in ERTMS subsidies
The Dutch government will provide subsidies amounting to 24 million euros for the adaptation of rail vehicles to level 2, baseline 3 or higher of the European Train Control System (ETCS). The regulation is aimed at curbing the negative impact of ERTMS upgrade costs incurred by operators, which do not stand to benefit financially from […]