European Union (EU)

EU: €790 million to support military transport

The money will be used to adapt the Trans-European Transport network for dual civil and military use.

Karel Novak 04/05/2023 · 2 min read

€190 Million for the Improvement of a Marshalling Yard in Slovakia

On 24 April 2023, the EU Cohesion Fund 2014-2020 approved an investment of over €190 million for Slovakia to enhance the marshalling yard in Žilina-Teplička, which is a crucial part of the Trans-European Transport Network.

Lubomir Cech 25/04/2023 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

Rail freight challengers win majority market share for the first time

The share of former European national rail freight carriers, also called incumbents, has, for the first time in history, dropped below 50% of the market.

Lubomir Cech 19/04/2023 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

Knorr-Bremse Starts Real-World Testing of DAC in Sweden

Knorr-Bremse, a global leader in braking systems for rail and commercial vehicles, has begun real-world testing of its Digital Automatic Coupler (DAC) on a freight train in Sweden.

Lubomir Cech 05/04/2023 · 2 min read

Business

EU goals for intermodal freight transport "simply unrealistic", says the report of ECA

Efforts to shift freight from road to other modes of transport have been ineffective due to regulatory and infrastructure barriers, according to a report published by the European Court of Auditors. The report highlights the need for a dedicated EU strategy for intermodal freight transport, as well as new legislative measures to address capacity management and interoperability issues.

Marketa Horpeniakova 04/04/2023 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

Big players on railways: do maximum for freight transport by rail

Karima Delli, chairwoman of the European Parliament's Transport and Tourism Committee (TRAN), Josef Doppelbauer, executive director of the European Union's Railway Agency, and several CEOs of rail freight companies have called on decision-makers to adopt ambitious policies to boost freight transport by rail.

Karel Novak 30/03/2023 · 3 min read

Freight Rail

Transfesa Logistics: new brake blocks on wagons for reducing the noise pollution

Through the project, in 2024, noise reduction systems will be installed on the company's 606 wagons, destined for rail traffic in Spain.

Marketa Horpeniakova 30/03/2023 · 2 min read

Technology & Innovation

CFL terminals to upgrade the Bettembourg-Dudelange intermodal terminal

The modernization aims to increase the terminal's transshipment capacity, reduce CO2 emissions, and digitize and automate its processes.

Marketa Horpeniakova 27/03/2023 · 2 min read

Passenger Rail

Railway cyber threats, freight included

The European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) publishes its first cyber threat landscape report dedicated to the transport sector.

Karel Novak 23/03/2023 · 3 min read

Passenger Rail

Switzerland wants to further strengthen and facilitate cross-border rail traffic

One of the ways to achieve this is to introduce a uniform European approval procedure for new rolling stock.

Karel Novak 02/03/2023 · 2 min read

Passenger Rail

EC: €1.1 billion German scheme to support rail operators using electric traction

The European Commission has approved €1.1 billion to compensate rail operators using electric traction for the recent rise in electricity prices.

Karel Novak 28/02/2023 · 2 min read

Business

Alexander Kamyshin, Chairman of Ukrainian Railways, has resigned

He will be working in EU structures on the European integration of Ukrainian Railways.

Karel Novak 28/02/2023 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

Ukrainian Railways launch new combined intermodal service

The service is designed to support the development of intermodal transport throughout Ukraine and integration into the European container train system.

Marketa Horpeniakova 24/02/2023 · 2 min read

Business

Kosovo: next EUR 38 million for upgrading freight and passenger railways

To date, the EIB has invested over €1.2 billion in the Western Balkans rail sector, supporting regional cooperation and connectivity.

Karel Novak 23/02/2023 · 3 min read

Freight Rail

ERFA: Single wagonload support shouldn't distort competition

In its statement, ERFA recognises that financial support for single wagonload transport can play an important role in achieving the modal shift targets set out in the European Strategy for Sustainable and Intelligent Mobility.

Karel Novak 15/02/2023 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

Czech Chamber of Commerce asks EC to allow Czech carriers to participate in DAC test

Digital Automatic Coupling (DAC) is to become an important factor in the modernization and digitalization of rail freight transport.

Marketa Horpeniakova 11/02/2023 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

DB Cargo transports thousands of gas pipes for European energy security

DB subsidiary transports pipes from Salzgitter AG for the Brunsbüttel LNG terminal.

Karel Novak 07/02/2023 · 3 min read

Freight Rail

PKP Cargo rethinks its strategic goals

According to PKP Cargo, the changes in strategy are influenced by the COVID-19 pandemic and the war conflict in Ukraine.

Marketa Horpeniakova 06/02/2023 · 3 min read

Business

Ukrainian Railways and Eglė Šimė, CEO of LTG Cargo, receive 2023 European Railway Award

The 16th edition of the European Railway Award, held in Brussels, was heavily influenced by current events in Ukraine and the sector's commitment to diversity.

Karel Novak 02/02/2023 · 4 min read

Infrastructure

EC to support 10 pilot projects to boost cross-border rail services

The projects are expected to improve cross-border rail services in the EU, making them faster, more frequent and more affordable.

Karel Novak 01/02/2023 · 1 min read