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The Rail Freight Group has appointed four new Board members, bringing extensive industry expertise to support the continued growth and sustainability of the UK rail freight sector.
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.
Jerome Ebrardt, Projects and Innovation Manager, Strategy & Development Direction at Rail Logistics Europe, spoke to Global Railway Review’s Halimah Haque about the transformative potential of Digital Automated Coupling (DAC) and its role in advancing innovation, efficiency and safety in the rail freight sector, while also addressing any reservations.
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 Chief Executive of the Rail Safety and Standards Board has called on the rail freight sector to co-fund research efforts to achieve a 75% increase in rail freight by 2050.
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.
