Rail freight

Interview ERFA: “EU’s Greening Freight Package lacks a coherent strategy”

The EU’s Greening Freight Package is the bloc’s flagship policy package for decarbonisation in the transport sector. It looks to decrease emissions in European transport…
‘Spain is light years away from reaching EU rail freight goals’

The market share of rail freight in Spain is currently at around 4 per cent. By 2030, the number should more than double and reach…
Ten-t revision New TEN-T: TENtec guidelines are out, timetable is still missing

One of the aims of the new TEN-T Regulation is to harmonise communication between EU Member States and European institutions. To do this, the TENtec…
Russia to invest 156 billion rubles for Belarusian rail access to Baltic Sea

Russian Railways (RZD) intends to invest 156 billion rubles (1,5 billion euros) to enable Belarusian exports via the Baltic Sea. EU countries blocked the transit…
UK industry is generally supportive of Labour Party rail reform

The left-wing Labour Party is expected to take over in office when the United Kingdom goes to the polls later this year. The party has…
Russia grows first quarter rail exports to China by 27,5%

Russian rail exports to China have grown by 27,5 per cent year-on-year in the first quarter. In total, Russia exported 9,4 million tonnes of freight…
Go for good now, not perfect net-zero later, says Railfuture

Waiting for the perfect solution to carbon emissions is the wrong strategy. Rail freight can deliver a good solution now, which is better overall, says…
Ten-t revision New TEN-T: Regulation puts military mobility in the spotlight

The European Parliament recently approved the revision of the TEN-T Regulation. The new document presents a few takeaways, but one of the biggest changes is…
Spain allocates an additional 43,5 million euros for eco subsidies

Spain has allocated an additional 43,5 million euros for eco-incentive subsidies. With the subsidies, Spain intends to promote rail freight based on environmental and socioeconomic…