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Port of Santander advances with plans for transport of semitrailers by rail to Madrid

The Port Authority of Santander (APS) has presented plans for a rail freight corridor between Santander and Madrid, with support from three rail operators and several intermodal shippers.

Lubomir Cech March 19, 2026 · 2 min read

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Hoyer leases EuroDual locomotive for fuel block trains

The locomotive will haul diesel and heating oil trains from North Sea ports to tank farms across the country.

Lubomir Cech March 19, 2026 · 1 min read

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Rising fuel costs revive rail freight debate

Rising oil prices linked to renewed geopolitical tension in the Middle East are increasing cost pressure on European road freight, reinforcing the case for rail and intermodal transport on longer distances.

Karel Novak March 18, 2026 · 2 min read

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EU–Ukraine Solidarity Lanes carry 209m tonnes

As of February 2026, the EU-Ukraine Solidarity Lanes remain a core trade lifeline for Ukraine, supporting the majority of imports and a large share of non-agricultural exports.

Karel Novak March 18, 2026 · 2 min read

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First engineering train arrives at Sizewell C nuclear project

Sizewell C is a new nuclear power station under construction near Leiston in eastern England.

Lubomir Cech March 17, 2026 · 2 min read

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UZ Cargo Poland and ČD Cargo transport aid to Ukraine

European railway operators keep supporting Ukraine via supplies of technology.

Lubomir Cech March 17, 2026 · 2 min read

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Bastion of rail freight feels the impact too: Rail share of Swiss Alpine freight falls under 70%

The decline on rail marks the fourth consecutive annual loss of modal share to road.

Lubomir Cech March 17, 2026 · 2 min read

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Hupac warns over rail works after 2025 growth

Hupac increased transport volumes in 2025 despite major infrastructure disruption across key European freight corridors, while warning that network constraints remain a structural risk for combined transport.

Karel Novak March 16, 2026 · 3 min read

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UIRR links energy crisis to modal shift

UIRR is urging EU lawmakers to continue work on the Combined Transport Directive, arguing that road-rail intermodal freight could help Europe cut oil dependency and improve energy resilience.

Karel Novak March 16, 2026 · 3 min read

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CD Cargo Poland will move 200,000 tonnes of thermal coal for Enea

The company’s bid was selected as the best offer in the tender procedure.

Lubomir Cech March 13, 2026 · 1 min read

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SCA Skog transports record volume of timber by rail in 2025

Rail now accounts for around 45% of the transport work required to supply SCA’s industrial operations with raw materials.

Lubomir Cech March 13, 2026 · 1 min read

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METRANS launches south Poland – north Slovakia rail service

The service will operate with an initial frequency of two trains per week in both directions, enhancing connectivity of Slovakian terminal with Polish Baltic ports.

Lubomir Cech March 13, 2026 · 1 min read

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CargoServ deploys 30 Innofreight RockTainer ORE wagons

The fleet, equipped with Innofreight “RockTainer ORE” containers, will handle around 1.8 million tonnes of iron ore annually from the Erzberg site in Styria.

Lubomir Cech March 12, 2026 · 1 min read

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Tågab launches asphalt stone rail flows for Eurosand

According to Tågab, the services will operate with electric locomotives for the full route.

Lubomir Cech March 11, 2026 · 1 min read

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Medway and Railsider launch Valencia - Catalonia steel shuttle trains

The shuttle operates three times per week, with plans to increase to five rotations in the coming months.

Lubomir Cech March 11, 2026 · 1 min read

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FHP Intermodal launches Italy–Sicily intermodal rail service

The service will operate two round trips per week, with one outbound and one return connection, and can increase to three round trips in the short term.

Lubomir Cech March 10, 2026 · 1 min read

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CargoNet transports military equipment for Cold Response exercise

The movements were carried out on behalf of the Norwegian Armed Forces and civil protection authorities.

Lubomir Cech March 10, 2026 · 1 min read

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LKW Walter and DP World launch Serbia - Germany intermodal route with Budamar traction

LKW Walter has introduced a new intermodal connection between Novi Sad in Serbia and Herne in Germany, offering three roundtrips per week with a transit time of 46 hours.

Lubomir Cech March 9, 2026 · 2 min read

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PSP Rail launches BMW finished-vehicle trains from Debrecen

Operations began in March with high-volume rail transport of finished vehicles from the Hungarian plant.

Lubomir Cech March 9, 2026 · 2 min read

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Midsea activates rail terminal at Port of Monfalcone

This brings rail into regular use at the Adriatic port and adds an intermodal option for cargo flows.

Lubomir Cech March 6, 2026 · 1 min read