SNCF Réseau and French Senate collide over rail freight recovery plan
The French infrastructure manager SNCF Réseau and the French Senate (upper house of the French parliament) are in an open conflict regarding the realisation of…
French rail cooperative launches first regional service
A new concept entered the rail freight market in France. Railcoop, a rail cooperative currently counting more than 9,000 members, just launched its first rail…
France draws national plan to develop rail freight
The French state wants to reverse rail’s lost market share during the coming years. For this purpose, it developed an action plan with specific goals:…
Rungis-Perpignan route in France reopens in October
The Rungis-Perpignan freight line connecting the Paris metropolitan area with southeastern France will reopen after two years of inactivity. The route will facilitate the intermodal…
How sensible are rail strikes?
ANALYSIS – What is the impact of strikes on rail freight? How long can the industry feel the consequences, and does it really make sense…
Freightliner safety message commended at film awards
A powerful safety message film featuring employees from Freightliner UK has won a commendation at an international film awards ceremony. The rail freight operator’s efforts…