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French rail passengers, local mayor up in arms over temporary increase in freight trains

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A temporary increase in freight trains to be operated on a rail line in eastern France has triggered anger among local residents and led to one mayor taking legal action, albeit unsuccesfully. From 9 to 30 August 2024, around 40 extra freight trains daily are scheduled to be rerouted vie the Strasbourg-Lauterbourg line due to infrastructure works in Germany.

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French rail passengers, local mayor up in arms over temporary increase in freight trains

Image: Wikimedia Commons. © Niko67000

A temporary increase in freight trains to be operated on a rail line in eastern France has triggered anger among local residents and led to one mayor taking legal action, albeit unsuccesfully. From 9 to 30 August 2024, around 40 extra freight trains daily are scheduled to be rerouted vie the Strasbourg-Lauterbourg line due to infrastructure works in Germany.

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Author: Stuart Todd

Stuart Todd is a correspondent and frequent contributor for RailFreight.com

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Built in 1876, the 1,17-kilometre Tehachapi loop is a hotspot for rail fans. Understandably so, as the Californian rail climb is probably one of the…
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Just a few hours after a massive lockout was enforced by the two main Canadian rail freight operators, Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon decided to get…
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