Ro-Ro
Spain explores another rail highway route: Santander-Madrid
Spain is on a roll in the intermodal rail area. Following the development of the rail highway from Valencia to Madrid (and its extension to…
Italy-France
EU approves support measure: Combined Transport on Frejus line can make a comeback
The European Commission has approved a measure that will support Combined Transport (CT) operations between Aiton (France) and Orbassano (Italy). The rail highway along the…
AFTER DERAILMENT
Brittany Ferries rail highway service back on track
Following a train derailment in January this year, Brittany Ferries’ rail highway service between the Normandy port of Cherbourg and Bayonne/Mouguerre, in the French Basque…
SEMI-TRAILERS ON RAIL
VTG gets ready for another rail highway in Spain
Wagon leasing company VTG is leading another project to put more semi-trailers on rail in Spain. The company led a training day to prepare for…
FLEET EXPANSION
VTG seals deals in Spain and UK for over 450 wagons
VTG, one of Europe’s leaders in the wagon leasing industry, is expanding its fleets in Spain and the United Kingdom. VTG Spain will provide 399…
UPDATE
Normandy rail line to be closed for several weeks following Brittany Ferries’ train derailment
The section of rail line in Normandy where a freight train operated by Brittany Ferries derailed on Sunday, 11 January will be out of service…
ONE MONTH AFTER LAUNCH
VIIA already eyes doubling frequency on Sète-Calais rail highway
SNCF subsidiary VIIA is already looking to double weekly frequencies on its rail highway service between Sète and Calais, which was launched as recently as…
TO THE BORDER WITH PORTUGAL
Adif completes commercial tests for Medway’s rail highway extension
The rail highway service between Madrid and Valencia, operated by Medway, Tramesa and TransItalia, is one step closer to becoming international. The commercial tests for…
SEMI-TRAILERS ON RAIL
Valencia-Madrid rail highway to reach Portugal from next week
The rail highway service connecting Valencia and Madrid will be extended to Portugal. Starting next week, a pilot test will be conducted between Valencia and…
SEMI-TRAILERS ON RAIL
VIIA launches two new rail highway services
It has been a busy week for VIIA, the French railway highway specialist part of the state-owned SNCF Group. The company launched two new services:…
UNCERTAIN FUTURE
French rail highway terminal in Aiton fires 19 of 21 workers
The Viia Connect Bourgneuf-Aiton combi terminal (VCBA) in France is laying off 19 of its 21 employees. The facility served as the French destination of…
BUSINESS EXPANSION
Cherbourg-Bayonne rail highway eyes perishables, hazardous goods
Brittany Ferries’ combined road-rail freight service between the Normandy port of Cherbourg and Bayonne-Mouguerre, in the French Basque Country, is looking to expand its business.…