Topic: Iron Rhine

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…
Iron Rhine or 3RX drafts to be dusted off…again

There will be a new study this fall into the feasibility of the Rhein-Ruhr-Rail Connection, also known as 3RX. The Belgian Minister of Mobility, Georges…
New research into the construction of the Iron Rhine

The Netherlands is participating in a new study about the feasibility of a new train connection from Antwerp to the German Ruhr area. Belgian media…
Dutch rail sector rather sees new branches Betuwe Line than Iron Rhine

The Dutch rail freight sector sees potential in updating the Iron Rhine. However, a northern and southern branch of the Betuwe Line is higher on…
Germany takes leading role in re-opening of Iron Rhine

At the request of Flanders, Germany is prepared to take on a leading role in the negotiations over the 3RX route of the Iron Rhine.…
Railport to manage rail transport in Port of Antwerp

Railport Antwerpen will start coordinating the rail activities at the Port of Antwerp in order to improve the relatively low share of rail transport, currently…
Talks on Iron Rhine Belgium-Netherlands-Germany resumed

The discussion about the re-opening of the Iron Rhine, or Steel Rhine has re-opened. Last week, the German and Flemish governments joined hands in making…