Biggest rise in Poland, biggest drop in Germany 
In 2017, railfreight transport in the European Union rose to 416 billion tonne-kilometres (tkm), 13 billion tkm more than in 2016, or a 3.2% year-on-year increase, according to the latest statistics. In 2017, railfreight transport reached its highest annual level since 2009.... plus
Norfolk Southern to expand US terminal capacity
Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has signed a deal to supply the US railway company Norfolk Southern with four Kalmar Smart Power rubber-tyred gantry cranes (RTGs) equipped with a suite of process automation solutions. Delivery should be completed by the end of 2019. The RTGs... plus
Improving rail access to northeast corridor in USA
In the USA, Quonset Development Corporation has received a USD 3 million federal grant for the Quonset freight rail enhancements and expansion project, designed to increase freight train capacity at the Quonset Business Park and provide easier access to the port of Davisville RI... plus
Acquisition of almost 600 more intermodal wagons
Ermewa, part of the French SNCF group, has acquired the intermodal fleet of Macquarie European Rail. Thanks to this acquisition of 60 ft, 80 ft and 90 ft container wagons, the rail wagon lessor Ermewa takes a further step in the intermodal segment and strengthens its position in... plus
Combatting frustration on the truck ramp
Allocating parking spaces, meeting deadlines, regulating responsibilities: the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DIHK) has developed nine ramp rules – entitled the "Golden Ramp Rules" that are designed to make goods reception and loading more effective. In... plus
Beacon finds new traction lessee in Spain
Beacon Rail Leasing has acquired nine Bitrac locomotives from Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles (CAF). The traction will be leased to SNCF Captrain España. The lessor said: “The acquisition is a natural extension of Beacon Rail’s strategy." The new locomotives... plus
Polish terminals get better link to Duisburg
The Swiss railfreight service provider Hupac has increased its intermodal offer between Duisburg (Germany) and the Metrans facilities in Poznan (Gadki terminal) and Warsaw (Pruszkow terminal). With immediate effect, Hupac trains now run twice per week and direction between... plus
Bangladesh Railway ordering big locomotive batch
Bangladesh Railway is purchasing 40 new broad gauge locomotives from the US manufacturer Progress Rail. The two companies have signed an agreement covering the deal. The rail service provider has 94 broad gauge locomotives, 55 of which now need replacing. Progress Rail will... plus
Pressing on with trans-Asian railway network
The UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia (UNESCAP) and the Intergovernmental Organisation for International Carriage by Rail (OTIF) have signed a MoU connected to their common wish to develop rail transport in Asia, particularly in Southeast Asia. The development of... plus
US railway provides solid help to industry
Norfolk Southern (NS) generated more than 60,000 carloads of new rail traffic in 2018 that helped 90 industries locate or expand business operations along the company’s rail lines in the USA. The 72 new and 18 expanded industries across 17 US states represented an investment... plus