Infrastructure renovation
Germany kicks off Emmerich – Oberhausen works
Renovation works on the Emmerich – Oberhausen railway started on Saturday 2 November. It is an important route for freight trains, and will lead to…
Dutch challenge as Germany works
Crucial Dutch Betuwe line closed: 60 of the 80 weeks will be ‘usual busy days’
Next month, the 80-week Betuwe line works will officially start. DB InfraGO will be building a third track between Emmerich and Oberhausen, near the border…
Out of sight, out of mind: the Netherlands falling behind on rail freight
The Netherlands desperately lack a vision for rail freight. That is the message of Hans-Willem Vroon, director of RailGood, a Dutch organisation promoting the interests…
Concerns in the South of Netherlands about increasing number of hazardous goods trains
Last year, the railway line crossing the Dutch West Braband province saw the transportation of 8,000 dangerous goods tank wagons. This yearly number may increase…
Northern branch of Betuwe route still faces opposition
Various interest groups from the Dutch municipality of Berkelland have expressed their disagreement with proposals for a northern branch of the Betuwe Route. They did…