New rail freight link between Hirtshals and European hubs launched
Cooperation between DB Cargo Scandinavia, the Port of Hirtshals and Nordjyske Jernbaner introduces an environmentally friendly alternative to road transport.
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Cooperation between DB Cargo Scandinavia, the Port of Hirtshals and Nordjyske Jernbaner introduces an environmentally friendly alternative to road transport.
These changes could force rail operators to renegotiate existing contracts and increase prices, putting rail at a disadvantage compared to road transport.
This cooperation will improve the maintenance and supply of spare parts for train braking systems in several European countries, including Germany, Switzerland, and Hungary.
This collaboration is a model for integrating renewable energy solutions in the rail industry.
The system, which uses light and sound signals to warn construction site workers of approaching trains, reduces reliance on manual safety announcements and improves efficiency and safety.
Now in service in Derbyshire, the locomotive has been upgraded to handle heavier and longer.
The dual-mode locomotives, capable of operating in both diesel and electric modes, promise to enhance efficiency and loading capacity by up to 40% on key German-Austrian routes.
The new technology, designed to improve the monitoring and safety of freight operations, features a self-generating wireless power unit for continuous system checks.
The rail line will offer speeds of up to 200 miles per hour, significantly reducing travel times between these key destinations.
Valued at around €630 million, the acquisition is in line with Knorr-Bremse's "BOOST 2026" strategy to strengthen its technological capabilities and digital offering in the rail industry.