All Freight planning & capacity articles – Page 5
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ArticleDisrupting rail freight: Assessing the role of DAC in industry evolution
Michal Litwin, European Rail Freight Association`s (ERFA) Board Member, and Director General of the Federation of Independent Rail Operators (ZNPK), spoke to Global Railway Review’s Halimah Haque about the potential impacts of Digital Automatic Coupling (DAC) on the rail freight industry and the challenges faced by independent operators in adapting ...
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News
Government confirms nationalisation of Greater Anglia, despite its strong performance and contribution to the Treasury
The UK Government plans to nationalise Greater Anglia, recognising its success as the country's most punctual train operator and its positive contribution to rail services.
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NewsDB Cargo UK begins ETCS retrofit works at Toton depot to modernise Class 66 fleet
DB Cargo UK begins major mobilisation at Toton to retrofit Class 66s with ETCS, creating new infrastructure and engineering jobs.
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NewsComsa secures safety certificate to operate rail freight services across the Iberian Peninsula
COMSA gains approval to run freight trains, boosting efficiency with modern machinery and streamlined logistics throughout Spain.
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NewsLTG Cargo to launch Kaunas–Lodz and Lodz–Duisburg intermodal rail routes this summer
LTG Cargo expands intermodal network with new Lodz connections, boosting greener freight links between Lithuania, Poland, and Germany.
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ArticleOvercoming cross‑border rail challenges with managed transportation
Nick Fryer, Vice President of Marketing at Sheer Logistics, discusses the complexities/challenges facing cross-border rail today and how leveraging technologies through a managed transportation approach can mitigate these risks.
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ArticleIn-Depth Focus: Rail Asset Management
As rail networks modernise and expand, the role of intelligent, resilient asset management has become more vital than ever.
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ArticleGlobal Railway Review Spring/ Summer Issue 2025
Welcome to the Spring/Summer issue of 2025! As always, thank you to the expert voices across the rail industry who continue to contribute their insights and vision to Global Railway Review. Your work drives the conversations and innovations that are shaping the future of rail.
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ArticleHow EU-RAIL prepares for DAC: specification, design, testing and pioneering
Today, rail freight largely operates the same way as in the early days, it heavily relies on manual interventions at each step, including (un-)coupling, and does not allow only very limited data connectivity. Karel van Gils from EU-RAIL explains further…
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ArticleThe role of DAC in optimising European rail freight: Challenges and opportunities
Hugo Tabouret, Technical Affairs Manager at UNIFE, sat down with Global Railway Review’s Halimah Haque to discuss the potential of Digital Automatic Coupling and its impact on the future of European rail freight.
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ArticleTrack Insight Report: How Rail Operations Are Evolving in 2025
The global rail industry is entering a new era, powered by cutting-edge technology, shifting passenger expectations, and an urgent drive for sustainability. By 2050, global rail demand is projected to double. Download our FREE report to explore how operations are transforming and what the future holds for mobility networks worldwide.
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NewsLondon St. Pancras Highspeed unveils incentive scheme to boost international rail services and connectivity
London St. Pancras Highspeed announces financial incentives to encourage new international services, expand destinations, and increase rail travel to Europe.
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NewsTyréns discusses progress and challenges in Rail Baltica project during visit to Lithuania construction sites
Executives from Tyréns met with LTG Infra to discuss design challenges, collaboration, and progress in the Rail Baltica project’s key sections in Lithuania.
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NewsCER welcomes EU’s recognition of rail's role in enhancing European defence readiness and mobility
CER supports the EU's focus on rail for military mobility and urges investment in infrastructure to strengthen defence capabilities and economic growth.
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NewsORR publishes 10 recommendations to improve health and safety interventions across UK rail network
ORR’s recommendations aim to enhance safety decision-making, boost consistency, and improve collaboration across the rail industry.
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NewsDB Cargo UK and DB Cargo Polska refurbish wagons for Tata Steel’s green transition
DB Cargo UK and DB Cargo Polska are refurbishing 60 BAA wagons for Tata Steel’s £1.25 billion shift to green steel production.
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ArticleHafeet Rail partners with Progress Rail to supply modern freight fleet
The agreement between Hafeet Rail and Progress Rail supports the development of a safe and sustainable Omani-Emirati railway network, with locomotives specifically designed to withstand the region's unique climatic and geographical conditions.
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NewsNew industry workshop promises to demystify rail freight
New for 2025, and as part of its extensive programme of industry events spanning all areas of logistics, business group Logistics UK is simplifying the rail freight industry for new entrants with an interactive workshop delivered in collaboration with Great British Railways Transition Team (GBRTT).
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NewsRail Traction Company (RTC) and Akiem strengthen collaboration
Akiem, leasing company of locomotives and passenger trains, has signed a new contract with Rail Traction Company (RTC), Italian rail operator specializing in domestic and international freight transport especially along the Brenner axis.
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NewsIndustry reacts to the Chancellor's investment announcement
In her latest announcement, Rachel Reeves has promised to "kickstart economic growth" for the country and go "further and faster" than previous governments, including a revision on infrastructure rules and the treatment of large infrastructure projects outside of London and the South East, which leaders within the rail industry have ...