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December 1, 2021 | Freight

Trade bodies call for quick response to German rail infrastructure woes

Associations call on DB Networks to improve the reliability of the German rail network which is seriously damaging the operation of domestic and international rail freight.

October 13, 2021 | Fleet

Rising electricity charges forces British rail freight operator to revert to diesel traction

210% increase in wholesale energy prices from September to October forces “temporary” traction policy change just weeks before climate change conference in Britain.

October 7, 2021 | Fleet

CP hydrogen locomotive livery revealed

Next step for “globally significant project.”

September 24, 2021 | Europe

More freight travelling by rail in Britain than before Covid-19 pandemic

British operators achieve 1.3% increase in net tonne-km of freight transported compared with April-June 2019.

September 2, 2021 | Commuter Rail

VR Group to increase capacity to reach environmental targets

Operator aiming for 10% of passenger market and 30% of freight market by 2025.

September 1, 2021 | Central/South America

Surface Transport Board rejects planned CN/KCS merger

Canadian National is evaluating its options; Canadian Pacific urges its own offer to be accepted.

August 31, 2021 | Technology

Platooning planned for up to five Russian freight trains next year

Tests currently underway as RZD looks to increase capacity on its railway.

August 26, 2021 | Freight

New freight train to run from Calais to Swiss-Italian border

New service follows launch of new terminal at French port.

August 19, 2021 | Financial

UZ raises freight tariffs to pay for infrastructure improvements

Electrification and track repairs to be part-funded by the increases.

July 26, 2021 | Freight

STB concern over congestion at Class 1 terminals

Oberman concerned about fees for container storage and congestion at intermodal terminals.

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