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Rail freight is incredibly important. Whether it is helping to remove lorries off the roads and drastically reducing congestion, or transporting goods that we consume every day, all countries rely on rail freight to provide a faster, greener, safer and more efficient way of transporting goods than via road or air.
Our rail freight content focuses on the biggest trends and developments in helping advance cargo movement by rail and create a modal shift.
DP World’s Modal Shift Programme in Southampton has removed 64,000 truck journeys and cut 17,000 tonnes of carbon emissions in its first year by incentivising rail transport.
LTG Cargo has completed its first shipment of cars from the Czech Republic to Lithuania on standard gauge tracks, marking a major step in its Westward expansion in the Baltic region.
The approved redevelopment of Bow Goods Yard will transform East London’s rail freight capacity, creating a sustainable logistics hub aimed at reducing road congestion and emissions.
The Intermodal Terminal Company and Southern Shorthaul Railroad have partnered to launch freight services at Melbourne’s new Somerton Intermodal Terminal, promising to increase Victoria's supply chain efficiency.
KiwiRail unveiled its first high-tech DM class locomotives in Christchurch, signalling a major modernisation effort to improve freight efficiency, reduce emissions and support New Zealand’s climate goals.
Union Pacific is enhancing customer experience through strategic investments in infrastructure, technology and tailored solutions to support evolving business needs.
The Lithuanian government has approved a plan to develop regional stations along the Rail Baltica line from Kaunas to the Latvian border, enhancing passenger and freight connectivity in the region.
According to industry experts and VPI, the planned 16% track price increase for Germany's rail freight in 2025 risks shifting freight to roads, threatening competitiveness and environmental goals.
Etihad Rail has unveiled a new brand identity, aligning with the UAE’s vision for enhanced connectivity and sustainable growth, featuring a refreshed logo, mission and values.
The Rail Baltica Task Force met in Brussels to assess the project's advancements and reaffirm commitment to completing the high-speed rail corridor by 2030, with a focus on cross-border co-operation and EU support.
Etihad Rail Freight and Trojan General Contracting have signed an agreement to enhance logistics and transportation services, supporting the UAE’s sustainability goals by shifting more freight from road to rail.
The UAE and Jordan have signed an Investment Memorandum to develop a 360km railway connecting Jordanian mines to the Port of Aqaba, boosting exports and economic growth.
DP World has been named Business of the Year at the RFG Awards 2024 for its rail freight innovations, with Freightliner and other industry leaders also honoured for their contributions.
KiwiRail's latest report shows that rail transport saved nearly 230,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions in the past year, underscoring its role in reducing New Zealand's overall transport emissions.
Network Rail is offering a six-month waiver on track access charges to train operators, aiming to boost rail freight and reduce road congestion and carbon emissions.
