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Work nears completion at French Port of Cherbourg, a new rolling highway coming soon

The port of Cherbourg. Image: © Ports de Normandie

Work is nearing completion to link the Port of Cherbourg to France’s national rail network ahead of the launch of a rolling highway service for unaccompanied trailers, running between the Normandy port and Bayonne. Public investment totalling four million euros has focused on the upgrade of a 2.5-kilometre section of track with the installation of additional points for access to the port and the renewal of sleepers and ballast.

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Author: Stuart Todd

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

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