SBB’s black results cannot hide single wagonload financial bleed-out
The Swiss SBB Group brought its finances back to the black in 2023 for the first time since 2019. Strong passenger transport performance led the…
INTERVIEW
SBB Cargo: ‘No RU has managed to offer single wagonload traffic alone’
For many countries, Switzerland is an example to look up to when setting up a rail freight transport and infrastructure policy. Just like Swiss clocks,…
Investing in first-last mile critical for German single wagonload traffic
The discussion around the much-contested German federal state budget for 2024 and financial strategy until 2027 is settling down as the first palpable rail investments…
DB Cargo: ‘Single wagon transport continues, jobs are safe’, says Nikutta
DB Cargo is going through some challenging times that have raised concerns regarding its future. Single wagon traffic is deemed unprofitable and could reduce massively,…
Ambitious French freight project might be close to its end
The ambitious French railway cooperative project Railcoop seems to be facing hick ups that will lead to its rail freight services suspension. The financial non-viability…
Swiss single wagonload support: ‘yes, but…’, says rail sector
The Swiss Federal Council’s scheme to grow rail freight is currently in consultation until 24 February. The plan focuses on two variants: either supporting single…
Single wagon traffic vs block trains: financial support should not be a vicious circle
As many states are already supporting or planning to adopt supportive measures for single wagon traffic, the European Rail Freight Association (ERFA) draws attention to…
Single wagonload in Switzerland: state aid or competition with road?
The Swiss Federal Council submitted two new variants to the framework conditions for freight transport to incentivise rail freight. The first one concerns extensive financial…
Commission injects nearly half a billion into French single wagonload transport
Another incentive is added for rail companies in France and a booster for the French national rail freight development plan. Last week, the European Commission…
Interview
Can single wagonload traffic be profitable in Switzerland?
Single wagonload traffic in Switzerland is no longer financially viable, but it is deemed essential by many. The Federal Office of Transport is currently outlining…
What is the future for single wagonload traffic in Switzerland?
Last week, Swiss Federal Councilor Simonetta Sommaruga held a speech at the General Assembly of the Association of Shipping Business and Logistics VAP. Sommaruga claimed…