‘A train path is a commitment, and when not used it should be returned’
When a train path is missed or cancelled, it is lost. This is the reality railway undertakings and infrastructure managers face regularly, and that is…
‘Passengers book far in advance, rail freight needs last-minute slots’
In Europe, about a quarter of railway capacity is lost because train paths are not optimally used. As a result, rail transport lacks the flexibility…
Priority pathing for UK freight movements
The UK government has alluded to switching priorities on the British railway network. The move would give freight trains a clear path in preference to…
Pier Eringa: capacity for freight should be more flexible
There is too much capacity wasted on the congested Dutch railway network. This concluded Pier Eringa, CEO of infrastructure manager ProRail at RailTech Europe 2019.…
Train path capacity Europe can be offered more efficiently
Train path capacity on the core network corridors in Europe can be offered in a much more efficient and attractive manner. A single, digital system…