Railfreight safety under review 
On 26 June, the Swiss federal office of transport (Fot) hosted a round table with railfreight stakeholders in Bern, to discuss ways to improve safety in railfreight operations. The talks followed the 2023 Gotthard base tunnel accident and aimed to identify short and long-term... more
Neo Lox chooses 'EuroDual'
Neo Lox has signed a full-service lease agreement with European Loc Pool (ELP) for two 'EuroDual' locomotives. The hybrid units combine electric and diesel traction, enabling operations on both electrified and non-electrified tracks. Neo Lox aims to increase operational... more
Cold chain visibility for Yusen
Yusen Logistics’ European healthcare division has implemented 'Nic-Place', a carrier visibility platform from FourKites, to improve tracking of temperature-controlled shipments. The solution enables real-time monitoring of deliveries and automated alerts for deviations to... more
Modalis to run Dunkirk terminal
The port of Dunkirk has awarded the operation of its upcoming ferry-rail terminal to the Modalis group following a call for expressions of interest. The facility, set to open in March 2026, will enable combined rail-road transport of trailers and swap bodies, aiming to cut... more
Planning basis for CST confirmed
On 25 June 2025 the Swiss government approved the inclusion of underground freight transport in its national transport plan, clearing a key hurdle for the planned Cargo sous terrain system (CST). This planning instrument defines the corridor for the first section between... more
Pacific National welcomes Evo loco
An 'Evolution Evo' locomotive, Australia’s most fuel-efficient long-haul freight locomotive, according to the manufacturer, has been launched at UGL’s Broadmeadow facility. Designed and manufactured locally by UGL, in partnership with Wabtec, the Evo was delivered to... more
Infrastructure budget approved
Germany’s federal cabinet has approved massive investments in the country's transport infrastructure. According to transport minister Patrick Schnieder, EUR 166 billion has been earmarked for 2025-2029, an increase of more than 60% compared to the previous five years. The... more
Free e-lorry advice
Daimler trucks UK has launched 'TruckCharge', a free consultancy service to support businesses transitioning to electric HGVs. The network offers guidance in three fields, namely strategy, infrastructure and operations. Customers will receive advice on depot setup, charging... more
Azur welcomes EU tyre rules
Azur, Germany’s ‘Allianz Zukunft Reifen’, an alliance for the future of tyres, has reported that it welcomes the new EU waste shipment regulations 2024/1157, which restrict exports of end-of-life tyres to non-OECD countries, unless EU environmental standards are met. From... more
AFC secures Italian infrastructure loan
The Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) has secured a EUR 250 million ten-year loan facility from Italy’s Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP), backed by an 80% guarantee from Sace. The funding supports infrastructure and renewable energy projects in Africa, with a focus on Italian... more