‘If we can’t drive, we help to get trains move again’
Train drivers in the Netherlands that were exempted from their job due to heavy snowfall decided to pick up the arms, and help battle the…
15-year old Rotterdam Rail Feeding happy with active modal shift policy
Rotterdam Rail Feeding is celebrating its 15th anniversary this year. Despite the not always favorable circumstances, the company wrote black figures all these years, according…
What is new this week in Europe?
Many new connections and departures were launched or announced this week. These include two services between the Netherlands and Germany. Three new lines were established…
New blocktrain Rotterdam-Vienna
The first shuttle train between the Port of Rotterdam and Vienna is a fact. Intermodal operator LKW Walter has established a two-weekly blocktrain to the…
Testing of automatic freight trains in The Netherlands confirmed
French rail engineers Alstom have signed a deal with Dutch rail manager ProRail and operator Rotterdam Rail Feeding to begin testing automatic freight trains in…
Petition calls for Dutch action on rail freight policy
A group of more than 50 rail freight stakeholders has presented a petition to the Dutch Parliament, calling for action to help stimulate rail cargo…
HSL Polska enters Belgian freight market
Polish rail operator HSL Polska is the latest company to introduce freight services in Belgium, national infrastructure manager Infrabel has announced. It will initially run…