Australia’s Inland Rail will reduce both costs and emissions
21 March 2019 | By Global Railway Review
With freight between Melbourne and Brisbane set to double by 2050, Australia requires dedicated rail freight infrastructure that avoids Sydney.
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CN invests more than $245 million into Saskatchewan’s rail infrastructure
20 March 2019 | By Global Railway Review
Recent investments in locomotives, capacity, infrastructure and train crews are supporting the safe and efficient movement of goods across Canada.
State-of-the-art rail terminal to improve Genk-Antwerp rail connection
19 March 2019 | By Global Railway Review
Allowing for an even easier cargo shift from road to rail, the H.Essers Railport Genk rail terminal will be used to improve the rail freight connection between Genk and Antwerp-Ghent-Zeebrugge.
Scottish freight community plans to boost freight across the network
18 March 2019 | By Global Railway Review
Transport Scotland called on Network Rail to grow rail freight over the next control period, and so a growth programme has been created.
The ÖBB Rail Cargo Group connects Italy and Germany with rail
15 March 2019 | By Global Railway Review
This new non-stop connection strengthens intermodal rail logistics offering and increases the volume of freight traffic at Venice port.
Paribus and Siemens Mobility sign agreement for 25 Smartron locomotives
15 March 2019 | By Global Railway Review
The locomotives are intended for freight transport in Germany and deliveries are scheduled to begin in October 2019.
Etihad Rail launches package A of Stage Two to connect Ghuweifat and Ruwais
11 March 2019 | By Global Railway Review
The contract announcement is a major milestone passed in the mission to create the UAE’s modern, sustainable and cost-efficient national railway.
BLS Cargo strengthens its position in Europe with Crossrail acquisition
8 March 2019 | By Global Railway Review
BLS Cargo has signed an agreement giving the company a 100 per cent shareholding in Belgian rail freight operator, Crossrail. This acquisition strengthens BLS Cargo’s position on the North–South freight corridor and access to the Belgian ports.
Case Study: Streamlining shunting yard operations through automation and deep learning
7 March 2019 | By Rail Vision
Shunting yard operations can be improved by deploying automated solutions. Here, Rail Vision provides details on its tailored shunting yard solution for SBB Cargo's automation needs.
Transport body seeks views on freight challenges in South East England
7 March 2019 | By Global Railway Review
Transport for the South East (TfSE) – a newly-established transport body – is asking for businesses to provide views on their freight and logistics challenges to help improve the region’s transport strategy and increase investment opportunities.
Reducing the pass-by noise of existing freight wagons
6 March 2019 | By Bas Leermakers - OTIF
Reducing noise generated by older, noisy freight wagons is one of the major challenges faced by the railway sector in Europe. As a result of popular protests, the subject has been high on the political agenda in several countries. Even though the technical solution to the problem is relatively simple,…
Real trains, not road trains
5 March 2019 | By Dean Dalla Valle (Pacific National)
At a time when Australians want safer roads, less traffic congestion during their daily commute and lower carbon emissions, government policies are largely geared to rolling-out heavier and longer trucks. As CEO of Australia’s largest rail freight company, Pacific National, and Chair of the Freight on Rail Group of Australia…
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