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European railways call for agreement on strong Green Deal
The intention is for a deal that will help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from transport and the wider economy by 2050 at the latest.
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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.
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CEO of BVG to join DB Management Board as part of new structure
Dr Sigrid Nikutta will begin her tenure as a member of the Management Board in January 2020, heading Deutsche Bahn's freight transport business.
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Britain’s rail regions take on more responsibility for project delivery
Network Rail's new geographic regions will now take on accountability for the delivery of projects within their region as part of the company's transformation.
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Bane NOR signs contract with COWI to develop double-track on rail route
The tracks will feature on the busiest single-track route in Northern Europe and will be undertaken whilst train traffic continues.
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Lineas management to lose key members but welcome newcomers
Two crucial members of the management team will be leaving in 2019, being replaced by newcomers to the company by early 2020.
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BLS Cargo orders 25 locomotives for North-South Corridor cross-border operations
With deliveries to begin at the end of 2020, the Vectron MS locomotives from Siemens Mobility will be used in cross-border operations in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, the Netherlands and Belgium.
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SNCF Logistics and digitalisation: Impact and achievements
Bertrand Minary, Chief Innovation & Digital Officer, Rail Freight & Intermodal at SNCF Logistics, talks about how the freight division of SNCF has been impacted by digitalisation and that cross-sector cooperation is key for future development.
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Nordic Region Leaders’ Debate: Focusing on change for transformation
The railways across the Nordic region are already some of the world’s most efficient and forward-thinking networks. But with increased passenger and freight demand, plus industry requirements to be more sustainable, the region’s railways must continue to invest and adapt to safeguard its future. This Leaders’ Debate gives key industry…
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Rail Freight Forward and the Port of Rotterdam join to promote sustainable multimodality
Ahead of an anniversary event to showcase what has been achieved so far with the Rail Freight Forward (RFF) coalition’s ‘Noah’s Train’, the Port of Rotterdam and RFF have announced they will be joining forces to work closely on achieving sustainable multimodality.
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Innovative technology at the centre of rail freight’s digital revolution
John Felty, Managing Director of Amsted Digital Solutions, says there are several ways that innovative technology and digital solutions can be used to ensure the rail freight industry keeps up with rail’s digital transformation.
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New industrial division for logistics provider RheinCargo
German logistics provider, RheinCargo, is expanding its service offering to include shunting and infrastructure operations, following establishment of new division, ‘Werks und Industriebahnen’ (Works and Industrial Rail).
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Lineas supports development of 12 new rail freight destinations
Lineas and North Sea Port are working together to significantly expand the volume of rail freight with 12 new rail connections to the European hinterland.
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North American railroads need a better relationship with the supply chain
A Paper has been released to identify how the relationships between North American railroads and the freight supply chain can be improved.
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PKP Cargo awards NEWAG its largest ever locomotives contract
NEWAG has secured its largest ever order which comes from PKP Cargo for the supply of 31 brand-new DRAGON 2 locomotives.
