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July 21, 2026 | Freight

China-Europe rail freight via Russia surges amid deep-sea disruption

Disruptions to deep-sea shipping routes have benefited rail.

December 8, 2025 | Europe

Baltic States to dismantle cross-border rail links to Russia and Belarus?

Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia are considering measures to fortify their respective borders.

August 11, 2025 | Financial

Belarusian Railways defaults on loan payment

State owned operator has failed to make a profit since 2022.

March 31, 2023 | Fleet

IRJ news in brief - Fleet

Czech and Polish cities launch tenders for new LRVs, Knorr-Bremse to supply systems for Orient Express La Dolce Vita, and Spanish lease agreement signed for Stadler Euro6000 locomotives.

July 29, 2022 | Policy

EC proposes amending TEN-T Regulation to include Ukraine

Proposal includes extending TEN-T corridors to include Ukraine and Moldova and excluding Russia and Belarus.

July 27, 2022 | Infrastructure

Kazakhstan upgrades 460km of track in first half of 2022

The railway also hosted a meeting to improve freight transport between Kazakhstan and Belarus.

July 11, 2022 | Freight

Growth slows on New Silk Road

Container traffic grew by 3% between January and May.

March 25, 2022 | Analysis

Ukraine invasion impacts Asia-Europe freight flows

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has had a dramatic impact on rail freight flows between Asia and Europe, creating uncertainty for businesses operating trains and shipping freight. Richard Clinnick reports on developments up to March 22.

March 14, 2022 | Freight

Maersk temporarily suspends new intercontinental rail bookings between Asia and Europe

Sanctions imposed on Russia following its invasion of Ukraine affect freight shippers.

March 8, 2022 | Policy

UIC suspends RZD and Belarusian Railways over Ukraine invasion

The UIC has also established a refugee task force.

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