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May 19, 2026 | Freight

SBB announces next steps to cut wagonload costs

Operating staff will be redeployed and freight terminals closed.

December 9, 2025 | Freight

Switzerland invests in single wagonload freight

Swiss government to provide $US 322m over next four years tied to a new service agreement and operating model.

November 14, 2025 | Freight

British freight operator launches domestic wagonload trial

DRS is running container trains between Daventry and Coatbridge until the end of the year.

July 9, 2025 | Europe

Rail Cargo Group expands in eastern Europe

Austrian freight operator introduces new service to Romania and increases frequency on existing routes.

May 22, 2024 | Policy

European Commission approves German wagonload freight support scheme

German government will make €1.7bn available over five years to 2029.

May 10, 2023 | Freight

Wagonload freight needs to change

Rail freight can only deliver its contribution to meeting Europe’s climate targets for 2050 if single wagonload traffic is made more efficient and cost-effective. Jürgen Maier-Gyomlay* considers what needs to be done.

February 13, 2023 | Freight

State aid for wagonload freight must not distort competition, says Erfa

Supported operations must be separate from more profitable flows.

November 23, 2022 | Europe

EC approves French aid plan for rail freight

French government will offer up to €450m to support wagonload freight.

June 15, 2021 | Financial

EC approves Hungarian single wagon load scheme

€82m programme aims to incentivise single wagon freight in Hungary.

May 16, 2021 | Freight

German partnership seeks to boost wagonload freight

The 12 operators want to improve their coordination and marketing of wagonload services.

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