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Rail Cargo


Portugal Sees First-Ever Semi-Trailers Transported by Rail in Groundbreaking Iberian Operation
In a first for Portugal, semi-trailers have been successfully transported by train, linking Spain with Entroncamento via Badajoz along the Eastern Line. This pioneering operation was made possible through a strategic collaboration between TRANSITALIA, TRAMESA, and MEDWAY, marking a significant milestone in their shared expansion and modernization strategy. The initiative presented unique technical and operational challenges. Semi-trailers differ in dimensions and handling req
Nov 141 min read


€295.5 million EU Grant Signed to Advance Rail Baltica
A high-level meeting was held on 21–22 October in Vilnius between the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA) and representatives of the Rail Baltica delivery organizations to review the project’s progress and outline the next phase of construction and technical activities. During the visit, the project’s central coordinator, RB Rail AS, signed a new Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) grant agreement with EU contribution of €295.5 million, supp
Oct 312 min read


Rail Baltica signs key design contract for strategic Poland
Rail Baltica has taken a significant step forward with the signing of a EUR 38.31 million contract for design and design supervision...
Aug 223 min read


Rail freight traffic moved more than 1.2 million tonnes in the first half of the year at Valenciaport
The number of TEUs handled by rail rose to 131,795, representing an increase of 12% The volume of goods arriving at the Port of Valencia...
Aug 91 min read


ÖBB Rail Cargo Group optimises its connections to Turkey
ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) is setting new standards in international freight transport and improving its services for transports to and...
Mar 242 min read


Vietnam approves $8.3 billion railway project to boost trade with China
The project, funded entirely by public investment, is expected to be completed by 2030. Vietnam's National Assembly has approved the...
Feb 281 min read


GRAND OPENING OF THE BRENNER ROUTE: AN IMPORTANT STEP FOR SUSTAINABLE LOGISTICS
Helrom celebrated the opening of the new Brenner connection between Regensburg and Verona with a grand opening ceremony at bayernhafen...
Jan 301 min read
ÖBB RAIL CARGO GROUP ONCE AGAIN WINS GOLD FOR SUSTAINABILITY
ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) has once again been recognised for its sustainability efforts in the EcoVadis sustainability rating, placing...
Jan 102 min read
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