In the current geopolitical landscape, Europe needs to be prepared with a rail infrastructure ready to accommodate dual use transport and military mobility. Most agreed…
The Netherlands is planning change its approach to priority on the railways: the country will take the highest priority designation away from passenger trains. Soon,…
The Netherlands has requested European partners along the North Sea-Baltic Corridor to follow Dutch footsteps and conduct a study into the needs for unhindered passage…
The European Commission has proposed a Regulation with measures to enhance the transport of military equipment, goods and personnel across the EU. It should be…
Europe is weathering a geopolitical storm. That means that rail has suddenly become a key topic in questions of defence. NATO countries are expected to…
The Swedish Transport Administration has proposed a infrastructure budget of 1,200 Swedish crowns (around 110 billion euros) for 2026-2037. A big part of that, 500…
The Combined Transport (CT) association UIRR has outlined policy proposals to boost the sector’s capacity for military transports. Boosting the EU capacity for military mobility,…
The Ofot Line connects the Norwegian port of Narvik with the Swedish Iron Ore Line. The line is now being upgraded to accommodate longer and…
Sweden might reopen a railway line closed since 1990 as part of its plan to improve its defence capabilities. The 75-kilometre section would (re)connect Arvidsjaur…
Lithuanian national rail freight operator LTG Cargo has introduced two new novelties in the past week. For one, the company is running a pilot for…
Despite intentions to discontinue it, the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) funding mechanism will likely be confirmed, according to leaked draft legislation on the EU’s budget…
The prospect of a sharp increase in public spending on defence in Europe represents “a real opportunity” for the rail sector, according to a senior…