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3 days ago · optimistic predictions Survey of French shippers highlights strong growth potential of rail freight. A major study of the development of rail freight in the industrial and agricultural sectors in France has concluded that there is the potential for…
Alvance UK deployment for VTG iWagon | RailFreight.com
Dec 12, 2024 · VTG says it offers a range of benefits to rail operators, including further improved safety measures through real-time monitoring and predictive maintenance capabilities, increased efficiency by optimising wagon utilisation and reducing downtime.
Tests commence for Cherbourg-Bayonne rolling highway
Dec 12, 2024 · Tests along the whole 1000-kilometre line are planned for mid-March 2025, with the regular service reportedly starting by the end of that month. This new initiative will be a significant milestone for the port of Cherbourg, which has not seen regular rail freight services in almost 20 years.
’99 goes green for GBRf | RailFreight.com
Dec 10, 2024 · GB Railfreight has announced that its new Class 99 locomotives will run exclusively on renewable power and electricity. The British rail freight company says that the bi-mode electro-diesels will be filled with a selection of renewable fuels and take electrical power from non-fossil sources.
‘Illegal state aid is continuing in Romania’ - railfreight.com
Dec 11, 2024 · The situation concerning rail freight in Romania continues to be controversial regarding the transition from soon-to-be bankrupt state-owned operator CFR Marfă to the newly established Carpatica Feroviar Romania (CF).
DB Cargo to cut 5,000 jobs by 2029 | RailFreight.com
Dec 10, 2024 · The supervisory board of Ukrainian Railways (UZ) approved a new indexation of its freight tariffs, which might rise by 37 per cent. The proposal will…
Russian Railways may cut investments, right when it needs them …
Nov 26, 2024 · Sanctions, war and a record interest rate are tightening the noose around Russian rail freight. In order to adapt to the new reality, national rail operator Russian Railways (RZD) needs to make large investments.
SNCF deal with labour unions might reduce impact of strikes in …
Dec 9, 2024 · The agreement between SNCF and the four unions (CGT, UNSA, SUD-Rail and CFDT) Fret SNCF staff transferred to the new subsidiaries borne out of its discontinuity, will be guaranteed railway worker status for a period of three years. UNSA pulled out of the strike last week, and CFDT is not following.
West Midlands Interchange progresses despite objections
Oct 29, 2024 · The West Midlands Interchange, a designated Strategic Rail Freight Interchange attached to a vast logistics park, is currently in the preliminary construction phase. That, however, has left a window for objectors, including a local member of parliament, to voice their concerns.
SNCF strikes set to have only limited impact | RailFreight.com
Dec 11, 2024 · Recognising the guarantees obtained for rail freight workers, Sud Rail now wants the same benefits for staff employed on SNCF’s local passenger services. There is also the issue of a wage increase offer which to date only the CFDT and UNSA have accepted.