Network upgrades to improve efficiency 
Norfolk Southern Railways completed USD 1 billion in infrastructure projects in 2023. Aimed to enhance safety and productivity, the upgrades involved all of the company's 31,400 km long network in 22 states. Specifically, the US class I railway carried out 1,000 track km of... more
Train to link Luxembourg and Germany
The new train, launched by LKW Walter and CFL Multimodal, runs between the Intermodal Terminal Bettembourg-Dudelange, Luxembourg, and the Port of Lübeck, Germany. It will offer three weekly rotations and can carry 40 trailers. Further ro-ro connections will be available from... more
Intermodal terminal in Phoenix now open
The new terminal is owned by the US class I railway Union Pacific (UP). It connects the Southwest with international ports in Southern California and introduces an intermodal service between the Los Angeles Basin and Phoenix. Duncan & Son Lines will provide the necessary... more
Germany and Mongolia sign agreement
Among other things, the agreement redefines the framework conditions for road freight transport. Until now, Mongolian companies in Germany and German companies in Mongolia had to apply for a special permit for transport to and/or through Germany and Mongolia, respectively. In... more
More than 1,200 flatcars
Transcontainer has signed contracts to purchase 1,230 new 80-foot flatcars in response to the growth of the container transport market that continued in 2023. The intermodal operator and affiliate of the Delo Group will receive the new rolling stock manufactured by Russian... more
Medlog takes charge of iPort Rail
The intermodal logistics specialist formally took over the operation of the iPort Rail multimodal freight terminal in Doncaster, UK on 4 February 2024, iPort Rail remains an open access terminal with daily services in the UK running to/from Southampton, Felixstowe,... more
CPKCR continues its H2 course
Power system manufacturer Ballard will deliver twelve 200 kW fuel cell engines to Canadian Pacific Kansas City Rail (CPKCR) in 2024. They will support the expansion of the railway’s new fleet of hydrogen-powered locomotives planned for regular switching and local freight service... more
Expanding business with intermodal services
The Serbian Milsped group has opened a subsidiary in Milan, Italy as the first step in its strategy to expand into the Italian market. More locations in the country are planned, the transport specialist said. The new company is called Milsped Italy and will introduce further... more
EUR 100 million for rail technology upgrade
Technology specialist Kontron has won railway contracts in Europe worth more than EUR 100 million. In Ireland and Austria, the contracts will ensure the continued development of the standardised GSM-R (global system for mobile communication – railway) on the Iarnrod Eireann -... more
Cargo Beamer launches service to Italy
Starting from mid-February, Cargo Beamer will connect its Italian terminal in Domodossola to Bari both as a gateway link Kaldenkirchen (Germany) – Domodossola – Bari and a single route Domodossola – Bari. The service will be available, inter alia, for craneable and non-craneable... more