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Network Rail offers discount on track access charges to boost rail freight
Network Rail is offering a six-month waiver on track access charges to train operators, aiming to boost rail freight and reduce road congestion and carbon emissions.
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Cargo, Freight & Heavy-Haul
Rail freight transportation is the use of railways and trains to transport cargo/freight/goods, as opposed to human passengers. A rail freight/cargo/goods train is typically a group of wagons hauled by one or more locomotives on a railway network, between the shipper and the intended destination as part of the overall logistics chain and supply industry.
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Rail sector faces challenges as traffic light coalition shifts focus to DB equity increase
Critics warn that increasing Deutsche Bahn's equity instead of funding rail infrastructure could raise costs for rail freight, hindering the shift from road to rail.
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Navigating rail freight’s future: Challenges and opportunities unveiled
At Rail Live 2024, Kathryn Oldale, Head of Strategy, Policy and Communications at DB Cargo (UK) Limited, sat down with Global Railway Review’s Emily Budgen to discuss the future of rail freight, focusing on industry challenges, technological innovations and sustainability efforts.
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Norfolk Southern invests over $200 million in Alabama rail line expansion
Norfolk Southern Corporation is investing over $200 million to expand Alabama's 3B Corridor, enhancing capacity and efficiency to support regional economic growth and global supply chain demands.
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Norfolk Southern’s latest report highlights climate and safety progress
Norfolk Southern's latest report showcases significant strides in sustainability, safety improvements and community investments, aiming for a 42% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions intensity by 2034.
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ÖBB Rail Cargo Group unveils TransFLEX for enhanced rail freight flexibility
ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) has introduced TransFLEX, a new product offering tailored, flexible rail freight solutions for ad-hoc and multimodal transport needs.
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DP World expands London Gateway terminal with new RMG cranes to boost rail capacity
DP World has invested in new Rail-Mounted Gantry cranes at its London Gateway terminal, aimed at increasing rail capacity by 50% to meet growing demand for sustainable supply chain solutions and enhance operational efficiency.
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Intermodal transport innovations unveiled at “Truck2Rail” event in Luxembourg
Companies gather to showcase new technologies enabling the seamless integration of non-craneable truck trailers into eco-friendly rail transport networks at the Bettembourg-Dudelange multimodal platform.
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BNSF Railway to develop rail-served facility near Phoenix
BNSF Railway plans to build a 4,321-acre logistics hub near Phoenix to enhance transportation, storage and distribution of goods, supporting regional economic growth and sustainability.
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Swedish Railways: New report shows how rail disruption affects industries
A new report by Swedish Railways (SJ) has found that rail disruption significantly affects other industries financially.
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Network Rail: Freight train derailment in Preston
Network Rail have urged passengers to check before they travel, after a freight train derailment near Preston.
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TX Logistik launches new intermodal connection in Sweden
International logistics company, TX Logistik, have launched a new intermodal connection in Sweden, with two new round trips.
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Award-winning Maglód hall welcomes Polish company Rohlig SUUS Logistics as latest tenant
Polish freight company Rohlig SUUS Logistics have found a new home, becoming the newest tenant at Maglód Hall in Hungary.
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Norfolk Southern: Customers issue praising comments for team
Customers of American railroad operator Norfolk Southern have issued several comments, praising the team and their direction.
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LTG Group and Ukrainian Railways strengthen cooperation
LTG Cargo, a subsidiary of LTG Group, have signed an MoU with Ukrainian Railways, in order to strengthen their partnership and collaboration.