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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.
8 September 2016 | By Aleksandar Bauranov, transportation engineer and research associate
Aleksandar Bauranov, transportation engineer and research associate, discusses the opportunity of utilising the Port of Piraeus in Greece to cut rail freight times to South East and Central Europe.
6 September 2016 | By Björn Westerberg, CEO of ASTOC (the Association of Swedish Train Operating Companies)
Sweden has one of the most deregulated railway markets in Europe and the European Commission is striving to promote the Swedish system as a role model for the fourth railway package. The next step in the development of Swedish society requires a sustainable, rapid and efficient transport system. As Björn…
6 September 2016 | By John Fullerton, Chief Executive and Managing Director – ARTC
The Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) manages the Australian interstate rail network and the Hunter Valley coal rail network in New South Wales – which supports the largest coal export port in the world. We have a number of exciting projects underway to grow freight volumes and rail’s place in…
8 July 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Czech rolling stock manufacturer CZ LOKO has unveiled the EffiLiner 3000 electric shunting vehicle at the Raildays trade fair in Ostrava.
21 June 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
On the 21 June 2016, the European rail sector presented a declaration at the TEN-T Days in Rotterdam, aiming to enhance the competitiveness of the Rail Freight Corridors boosting international freight.
15 June 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Speaking at the China International Transportation and Logistic Expo in Shanghai, JSC Russian Railways President Oleg Belozerov confirmed the company will be developing new freight services on the Europe–China Route.
14 April 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
ČD Cargo, the Czech rail transport company, has signed an agreement with Siemens to supply 5 Vectron locomotives for operation in the Czech Republic and neighbouring countries.
13 April 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
The first direct rail link between Belgium and the Czech Republic has begun completing the European Green Xpress Network developed by B Logistics.
2 March 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
UK rail freight company DB Schenker Rail UK has changed its name to DB Cargo UK as part of a company re-branding exercise across its European Business units.
23 December 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Eurotunnel has revealed Le Shuttle Freight carried a record number of trucks on services to and from Folkestone and Coquelles during 2015.
22 December 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, European Railway
The German Railway Authority has approved Bombardier’s TRAXX AC3 Last Mile locomotive for rail freight operation in Germany...
11 November 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
India’s Ministry of Railways has awarded Alstom a contract to supply Indian Railways with 800 double section freight electric locomotives in a deal worth €3 billion.
6 November 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
The first phase of the Rail Freight Corridor North Sea – Baltic launched on 10 November 2015 boosting the rail freight between North Sea ports and Poland.
6 November 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
The Australian Government has announced a Technical and Engineering Advisory Services tender for the Inland Rail project linking Melbourne and Brisbane.
27 October 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
A new Modalohr rail terminal for the direct transfer of lorry freight semi-trailers has been established at the Port of Calais linking the region to Le Boulou on the Franco-Spanish border.
