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Rail freight is incredibly important. Whether it is helping to remove lorries off the roads and drastically reducing congestion, or transporting goods that we consume every day, all countries rely on rail freight to provide a faster, greener, safer and more efficient way of transporting goods than via road or air.
Our rail freight content focuses on the biggest trends and developments in helping advance cargo movement by rail and create a modal shift.
Our latest Track Insight, Unlocking the Future of Freight, puts the spotlight on rail’s most pressing challenge: securing its place at the heart of tomorrow’s logistics. Across operations, technology, and policy, freight is evolving fast. This report captures the insight and innovation driving that momentum today.
RSSB has introduced the Rail Carbon Accounting Framework to unify carbon reporting and strengthen the rail industry’s net-zero commitments by 2050.
The new Inverness rail freight terminal will receive up to £3 million in funding, cutting emissions and reducing HGV journeys.
Pablo Ciáurriz and Unai Diez de Ulzurrun at Ceit – Basque Research and Technology Alliance (BRTA), share how advancing C-DAS technology, connecting it with traffic management systems and using standardised protocols can enhance interoperability and prepare rail networks for future automation.
Welcome to 2025’s Autumn/ Winter issue of Global Railway Review! The dynamism of our sector has never been more apparent, driven by technological leaps, evolving societal demands, and an urgent global imperative for sustainable solutions.
With the Australian Government focused on lifting economic productivity, the delivery of the Intermodal Terminal Company's $400 million Melbourne Intermodal Terminal (MIT) will significantly enhance the efficiency and cost effectiveness of freight and logistics operations and services in both the Victorian and national supply chains.
Anacostia Rail Holdings appoints Todd Nuelle as Chief Commercial Officer, bringing over 25 years’ logistics experience to lead commercial strategy and expansion.
Luton North MP Sarah Owen praised Breedon Group’s use of rail freight to supply construction materials, reducing HGV traffic, emissions, and supporting sustainable housing development.
The UN has approved a draft convention enabling negotiable cargo documents for rail, road, air, and sea transport.
In a major development for both the Victorian and national rail supply chains, Australia’s largest rail freight company and the state’s newest and largest intermodal terminal have signed an agreement for the utilisation of the facility for the handling of containerised freight for up to nine years.
Have you completed a project in the last 12 months that stands out from the crowd? Landed a contract that has changed your business for the better? Or have colleagues achieved something truly remarkable that should be celebrated?
The recent flash floods that swept through Texas have delivered a stark and immediate lesson on the escalating vulnerability of critical infrastructure to extreme weather events.
Freightliner renews cement transport and launches new aggregates contract with Breedon, investing in locomotives, wagons, and facilities to boost efficiency and sustainability.
CER urges the EU to boost rail’s role in ports, supporting climate goals, strategic autonomy, and freight efficiency.
The Reliable Rail Service Act aims to ensure dependable freight rail service and reasonable rates for farmers, manufacturers, and small businesses across the US.
