Topic: 740-metre trains

From 10% to 15% modal share North Sea Port teams up with the Dutch IM ProRail to boost rail freight

North Sea Port has adopted a rail logistics vision together with the Dutch infrastructure manager ProRail. They are putting a previous Letter of Intent into…
A look back at a lively discussion 740-metre trains have shown themselves to be surprisingly divisive

Some time ago, RailFreight.com published an opinion piece taking a rarely heard perspective. It argued against the urgency of 740-metre trains in Europe. RailFreight.com and…
More drawbacks than expected ‘Europe should rethink 740-metre trains and mega trucks’

Problem: Driven by the goal of improving business efficiency, automotive and railway carriers are advocating for the use of larger truck trailers and longer trains.…

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A win and a loss Netherlands says yes to 740-metre trains, no to lower track access charges

A win and a loss for rail freight in the Netherlands. The Dutch parliament held votes on two proposals to enable more competitive rail freight.…
Dutch advisory body appeals to coalition negotiators: “Create level playing field”

The Dutch rail freight committee has presented a letter of appeal to government negotiators. In the letter, the committee requests the next government to take…
Railway yard near port of Moerdijk receives 7 million euros for upgrade

The Dutch government will invest 7 million euros in the railway yard at Lage Zwaluwe. This railway yard near the port of Moerdijk will be…

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Bigger trains and more capacities on the Rhine-Alpine route for modal shift

Improving rail freight traffic conditions through the Rhine-Alpine corridor is critical in succeeding the modal shift in Europe. Using longer, higher and heavier freight trains…

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Port of Moerdijk wants to run 100 trains per week after summer

The number of trains to and from the Dutch Port of Moerdijk has almost doubled in recent years to just under three thousand a year.…
First 740-metre long trains scheduled on Dutch railways

Starting next year, twenty 740-metre long container trains will run on Dutch railways every week. The trains will be pulled by Dutch carrier LTE and…
Germany takes big steps towards more competitive railway network

The German government has selected 29 rail projects to be prioritised and implemented by 2030, in order to boost the rail industry. They include line…