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DB Cargo Belgium now operating under own Belgian license
Since 14 June 2020, DB Cargo Belgium has been operating entirely under its own license, meaning that it is now an accredited railway company in Belgium.
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Freight
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.
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Interview Spotlight: SAVVY Telematic Systems AG
Felix Schwarz, Head of Business Development at SAVVY Telematic Systems AG, discusses the importance of digitalisation for rail freight operators and how, by combining this with new business models, the operator can differentiate itself from other rail freight companies.
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In-Depth Focus: A Digital Future for Rail Freight
In this digital era, the rail freight sector must embrace the further deployment of innovative solutions to transform operations and deliver better customer experience. The authors in this In-Depth Focus explain how digitalisation is integral to their efforts of driving forward changes in rail freight delivery.
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GB Railfreight unveils new intermodal sidings at Peterborough
By introducing the new sidings, GB Railfreight gains much needed track capacity to help facilitate its growing intermodal services.
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Global Railway Review Issue 3 2020
This issue includes an update on building the world’s longest immersed tunnel to allow trains to cross the Femernbelt, how best to promote railways’ credentials to attract the right workforce expertise, In-Depth Focus sections on Bogies & Wheelsets and A Digital Future for Rail Freight, plus much more.
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Record number of Xi’an to Europe rail freight services help meet COVID-19 demand
Almost two million tonnes of freight was transported between Xi'an and Europe as demand on rail increased due to the COVID-19 pandemic limiting air and sea freight capacity.
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GB Railfreight to lease additional intermodal wagons from VTG Rail UK
Following an order for 32 Ecofret2® triple wagon sets, GB Railfreight has announced that it has ordered 52 Ecofret2® intermodal wagons from VTG.
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GB Railfreight announces new investments despite UK economic uncertainty
The new investments will be focused on developing GB Railfreight's existing facilities and properties in Cambridgeshire, highlighting the company’s commitment to investing in the UK economy.
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First nine new working tracks on the Mason Mega Rail project start operating
Georgia Ports Authority’s Mason Mega Rail project has passed a major milestone by putting into operation the first nine of 18 new working tracks, with its first two rail-mounted gantry cranes to be commissioned in early-June 2020.
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DB Schenker to deliver 1,300 tonnes of medical supplies to northern Italy
Destined for the badly affected Lombardy region, DB Schenker is working to transport over 1,000 tonnes of medical supplies from China to Italy in just 15 days, door-to-door.
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Alex Kirk appointed as new GB Railfreight General Infrastructure Manager
Alex joins GB Railfreight from Network Rail and will play a pivotal role in supporting the recovery of the railway post-COVID-19.
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Government support for rail to connect cities and freight welcomed by ARA
The Australasian Railway Association (ARA) has welcomed the Federal Government’s response to the recent 'Building Up & Moving Out' report which highlights the critical role rail will continue to play in the development of Australia’s cities and freight networks.
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Leading businesses praise role of UK’s rail freight during COVID-19 crisis
The FTA and the Rail Freight Group (RFG) have praised the role of rail in supporting the public, logistics industry and wider UK economy as it steps up to deliver essential items across the nation during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Maersk launches its first rail service from China to Turkey
Maersk's new rail service from China to Turkey will provide customers with reduced transit time of up to 16 days with multiple drop off locations.
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GB Railfreight trials express commuter trains to transport vital freight
GB Railfreight hopes to utilise commuter trains not currently being used to help transport vital medical supplies to help combat the COVID-19 pandemic.
