UK express logistics booms on the back of Varamis Rail’s rapid rise
The UK’s express logistics market by rail may be on the brink of a significant expansion. Varamis Rail, a relatively new player in the industry,…
Germany: long-term infrastructure projects also affected by budget cuts
The German Federal Government has officially approved the reduced transport budget for 2024. After some amendments in the sums to be cut and the sectors…
GB Railfreight launches East Coast intermodal service
Britain’s East Coast Main Line is best known for its express passenger services and as the route of the Flying Scotsman. It’s also a critical…
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Why is the U.S. gaining momentum in financing African railway projects?
The discussion regarding increasing rail competition between the U.S. and China in Africa is not new. Recent months have seen the unfolding of U.S.-led initiatives…
Rail transformation at the port of Southampton moves to final stages
The Port of Southampton Solent Rail Terminal is undergoing a significant upgrade as part of a joint investment between rail terminal operators Solent Stevedores and…
RailFreight Webinars
RailFreight Webinars: let’s kick off 2024
The rail freight industry is currently in a transitional period, with many geopolitical changes and a higher focus on the sector from European institutions. RailFreight.com…
Rotterdam: hazardous goods wagons banned from Pernis shunting yard
The shunting of wagons containing hazardous substances has been suspended at the Pernis railway yard in Rotterdam. The suspension follows the identification of leaks in…
Old locomotives out and a new managing director in for DRS
UK freight operator Direct Rail Services has announced it is retiring its fleet of class 37 diesel locomotives. The elderly units, approaching 60 years in…
Cowley branch is another project for Oxford
A little-used freight line in suburban Oxford is a step closer to being resurrected as a mixed-traffic route. The Cowley branch, which serves the car…