Hauptstadt, Land, Fluss 
Im ersten Halbjahr 2021 wurden in Berlin und Brandenburg fast 1,9 Mio. t Güter auf den Binnenwasserstrassen befördert. Das ist insgesamt 9,4% weniger als im ersten Halbjahr 2020, aber die Entwicklung verlief uneinheitlich in beiden Teilregionen. mehr
Trieste - Villach service launched 
ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) is now expanding its network for conventional wagonloads with a new TransFER connection between Villach in Austria and Trieste in Italy. Departure times can be arranged individually for this nonstop service, which RCG is operating with its own traction... mehr
USA eases entry restrictions for fully vaccinated
In early November, the United States will begin allowing fully vaccinated travellers from Mexico or Canada to enter the country by vehicles, rail and ferries for non-essential reasons. Travellers will be required to have appropriate paperwork that provides proof of vaccination.... mehr
India trials first long haul freight trains
Indian Railways (IR) has successfully operated two long haul freight trains on South Central Railway (SCR) for the first time. Long haul trains, which are twice or multiple times longer than the normal composition of freight trains, provide a very effective solution to the... mehr
First US fleet to run International eMV series
Navistar and Penske Truck Leasing will confirm their partnership for a zero-emissions future with the anticipated delivery of the International eMV series medium duty truck, which will be Navistar's first delivery of International's full battery electric medium-duty trucks in... mehr
Eigener Terminal in Ostrava
Der Schienengüterverkehr benötigt nicht nur intelligentes Equipment, sondern auch die passende Umschlaganlage in der richtigen Lage. Für beides macht sich das österreichische Eisenbahnlogistik-Unternehmen Innofreight stark, dass nahe der drittgrössten Stadt Tschechiens mit... mehr
New Zealand's carrier relies on Swiss quality
Kiwi Rail and Stadler have signed a frame contract for the development and construction of 57 diesel locomotives for mainline service. Under the contract, the Swiss manufacturer will supply a latest state of the art Co-Co monocoque narrow gauge locomotive. The 57 locomotives... mehr
New partner expands heavy haulage network
Heavy load specialist Big Move in Germany has a new partner. The addition of Zureck Logistik from Brandenburg (Germany) will further strengthen its network of services for oversized cargoes. The partnership covers collaboration, an exchange of know-how and experience and the... mehr
40 lokos to convert to green powertrains
Operail is converting its diesel-electric locomotives to zero-emission fuel cell electric locomotives manufactured by Stargate Rail. The two Estonian companies recently signed a letter of intent to this effect. As part of the retrofit, the diesel generator sets that power... mehr
More funds for Moldovan railways
The European bank for reconstruction and development (EBRD) is providing Moldova’s national railway operator Calea Ferata din Moldova with an additional EUR 23.5 million loan to upgrade key infrastructure. The new loan follows a EUR 110 million financial package. To date, twelve... mehr