The construction of the Intermodal Terminal in Batajnica, in urban neighbourhood of the capital Belgrade, is approaching completion.
A survey carried out in April in 9 Member States (FR, DE, BE, AT, IT, PL, HU, ES and RO) and based on 8,037 online interviews has revealed that "mega trucks" (European modular vehicle combinations) are largely unknown to the majority of respondents (14% recognised the problem, 34% had a vague idea and 52% admitted not knowing).
By signing a joint position paper, European transport ministers from Austria, Germany, and Switzerland have committed to co-funding this technology that promises to increase rail freight's efficiency, safety, and environmental sustainability.
The Luxembourg Protocol, which streamlines the financing of railway rolling stock, has officially entered into force, creating a global legal framework for securing creditors' interests.
These changes could force rail operators to renegotiate existing contracts and increase prices, putting rail at a disadvantage compared to road transport.
At the recent IBS Summit in Helsinki, key players in the rail industry gathered to discuss new projects and advances in multimodal and intermodal freight transport aimed at improving connections between Northern Europe and the rest of the continent.
This development aims to improve passenger comfort and expand freight logistics opportunities.
In the rapidly evolving world of railway infrastructure, VUZ stands at the forefront, pushing the boundaries of interoperability and safety assessments.
The Belgian presidency recently unveiled a strategy for Europe's future mobility, emphasizing sustainable transport as essential for achieving climate neutrality by 2050.
Over 40 associations, covering all transportation modes, have unified to advocate for increased EU funding in the transport sector.
The introduction of the system into customer use is a decisive step towards modernizing European rail freight and creating greener, more efficient supply chains.
LTG Group is joining the Orfeus system of the International Union of Railways (UIC) used in the West, which enables cooperating carriers to transmit CIM waybill data.
Slovenia and Austria have improved rail connectivity with modern trains.
Akiem has initiated collaboration with Alstom to conduct certification testing for the MS3 locomotives.
The fleet of 10 locomotives is also equipped with a last-mile diesel module for shunting in terminals and sidings.
The new service connecting Prague with Berlin, Amsterdam and Brussels will start on 26 March 2024.
Promising speeds of up to 550 km/h on existing infrastructure, MagRail could dramatically improve the efficiency, capacity, and sustainability of long-distance rail travel.
A key focus of the cooperation is the use of Adif's variable gauge freight system, which aims to streamline cross-border transport and strengthen rail connectivity between Ukraine and Europe.
In the statement from the railway industry, several organizations, such as CER, ERFA, or UIC are signed.
The European Parliament's Transport and Tourism Committee (TRAN) has recently advanced its stance to increase railway capacity and boost reliability.