Longer trains and new hinterland services for Kiel's port 
The structure and technology of the tracks leading to Kiel’s shunting station in Meiersdorf (Germany) have been enhanced by Deutsche Bahn in such a way that freight trains with an effective length of 740 m (535 m before) can now enter and exit the station. The port of Kiel... more
First US class I railway joins TradeLens platform
CSX has become the first North American railroad to join TradeLens, a global shipping information platform. The system provides customers with improved supply chain transparency and shipment-status visibility. Using secure block chain technology, TradeLens overcomes data... more
Intermodal operator honoured for green initiative
Hub Group has once again been named by Canadian National (CN) as an EcoConnexions partner. This recognition is based on Hub Group’s green initiatives both in its intermodal network and its headquarters building. Hub Group is a strong industry advocate for the efficiencies of... more
Digital solution for keyless overnight deliveries
Since April 2019, Night Star Express in Germany has been carrying out a trial run of night deliveries for ten selected customers. The spare parts and goods are deposited inside the vehicles. This service is made possible by a new electronic solution developed by Mercedes-Benz.... more
New intermodal terminal opened in Canada
Canada’s first privately operated intermodal Terminal has been opened in Saskatchewan. The 129,499 sqm East Regina intermodal terminal is located in the Chuka Creek business park and connects Southern Saskatchewan to global markets. The new hub is owned and operated by... more
Estonian carrier starts single-person operations
Although freight trains have previously always had a driver and assistant in the locomotive cab, Operail saw the first single-person operation last week. This means that all necessary operational procedures and safety were the sole responsibility of the driver. "This is... more
All-electric truck goes into serial production in 2021
The Mercedes-Benz eActros all-electric truck has been successfully undergoing tough real-world trials for over a year now. In the autumn of 2018 Mercedes-Benz Trucks began to hand over a total of ten 18 t and 25 t trucks to customers in Germany and Switzerland for testing under... more
Switzerland promotes cross-border rail traffic
For the Swiss Federal Council it is essential to ensure that cross-border rail traffic runs as smoothly as possible. It has therefore decided to adopt the so-called technical pillar of the fourth European railway package, which provides for unified procedures across Europe and... more
Schweizerzug links Niederglatt with Antwerp
From 16 December 2019, the Swiss rail freight company Schweizerzug will increase the existing number of round trips between Frenkendorf near Basel (Switzerland) and the German hub in Neuss from three to six per week and will thus be operating a daily service from Monday to... more
Wels to become a key hub for West-South traffic
Kombiverkehr is restructuring some of its services to and from Austria and Hungary. Kombiverkehr and Rail Cargo Operator (RCO) will join forces to operate the Austria – Hungary link between Wels and Vienna/Budapest together in future. As from 16 November 2019, the joint... more