Railfreight slows down 
Switzerland’s railfreight volumes are still not picking up. In Q3/2024, the sector recorded 2.74 billion net tonne kilometres (nkm), the second-lowest figure since the start of quarterly rail reporting. Only during the covid pandemic in Q2/2020 were fewer goods transported... more
PHL gets more green locomotives
Pacific Harbor Line (PHL) has received partial funding — together with the California Air Resources Board (Carb). The US short line railroad, which is part of Anacostia Rail Holding, is contributing USD 6.37 million toward the USD 34.2 million cost to acquire five ZE locomotives... more
Quantron seeking way out of insolvency
The German manufacturer of green trucks and buses has had to enter preliminary insolvency proceedings. Lawyer Constantin Graf Salm-Hoogstraeten has been appointed as the provisional insolvency administrator and will now analyse the company's financial situation and look for ways... more
Hector Rail tests rear-view camera up north
Shunting is an integral part of Hector Rail's railfreight operations. It is now looking to test the rear-view camera of IT specialist Railway Metrics and Dynamics (RMD). The purpose of the trial is to evaluate how the camera can eliminate dangerous tasks, such as when... more
Direct train boosts logistics in the Balkans
ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) is expanding its network with a new direct connection between Serbia and Croatia, which will link two major hubs in the railfreight network, the rail company said. The new train runs between the Nelt container terminal near Belgrade and the... more
CSX launches double-stack rail transports
The service operates to and from the Helen Delich Bentley port of Baltimore, MD (USA). It enhances transport cost efficiency, increases environmental benefits and helps the port grow its business by about 160,000 containers annually. CSX started its double-stack rail service... more
Keep only evil spirits away, not kindly deliverers
Henkerstraße (hangman street), Blutgasse (blood alley), Galgenweg (gallows lane), Killer or, Hexenberg (witch mountain). These are just a few examples of gruesome street names in Germany. Even if these addresses almost make your blood run cold, DHL delivery staff are not... more
Intermodal specialist welcomes 1,500th DAF truck
With the arrival of a XF 480 FT 4x2 tractor, the Swiss logistics company Bertschi has officially put its 1,500th DAF truck into service. The new tractor joins the group’s international fleet, ensuring a timely distribution of chemical products in Europe. Established in 1956... more
Hugelshofer aims to cut emissions by 35% by 2027
The Swiss transport company has joined GS1 Switzerland's “Lean & Green” programme which aims to support companies in reducing CO₂ emissions. Hugelshofer first drew up a CO₂ balance sheet and then developed an action plan to cut CO₂ emissions to be validated by Lean &... more
Chinese locos for Hungary
Rail Cargo Hungary (RCH) has received type approval and the authorisation to put into service the locomotives from manufacturer CRRC Zelc to meet the shunting needs of single wagonload service and reduce operating costs. The lithium-titanate battery installed in the 72 t... more