Railfreight debut for EWR 
DB Cargo UK and Maritime Transport have launched the first commercial train on the newly reopened Oxford–Bletchley section of East West Rail. The service links DP World Southampton with the new Segro Logistics Park terminal in Northampton, offering five weekday connections... more
RCG achieves CDP B rating
The ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) has received a ‘B’ rating in the 2024 Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) climate assessment – outperforming the global average of ‘C’. This marks the third time RCG has reached this rating in the global ranking. The CDP evaluates transparency and... more
ClassTrucks expanding with Scania
The used-truck specialist ClassTrucks has expanded its portfolio with Scania R 450 and R 460 models, now available in Europe. According to the company each vehicle comes from a single previous owner, is fully serviced and pre-inspected. The addition aims to strengthen... more
CargoBeamer to build German terminal
CargoBeamer is set to construct its first proprietary terminal in Germany at Kaldenkirchen, near the Dutch border. The facility, with an annual capacity for 228,000 loading units, will focus on shifting non-craneable semi-trailers from the roads to the railways, using... more
450,000 vehicle rail hub launched
India’s largest in-plant railway siding for automobiles was recently inaugurated at Maruti Suzuki’s Manesar facility. Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini joined the event. The site can dispatch 450,000 vehicles annually and aims to... more
Bi-mode freight locos reach Bristol
The first two 99-class locomotives have been delivered to the port of Bristol, marking the start of deliveries in a 30-unit programme for Beacon Rail and GB Railfreight. Built by Stadler and based on the 'Eurodual' locomotive concept, the bi-mode units can run on both... more
Cannabis found in an inspection
On 15 June US Customs and Border Protection officers at the 'Peace Bridge' crossing in Buffalo discovered 78 pounds of marijuana hidden in a rental truck. The driver, a 43-year-old US citizen, claimed the vehicle was empty after mistakenly entering Canada. A secondary... more
Renault and Kleuster unveil cargo bike
Renault Trucks and Kleuster have unveiled the Kleuster 350, a new electric cargo bike designed for urban logistics. Built to medium and heavy-duty vehicle standards and manufactured by Renault Trucks, the model features swappable batteries (35 km range), chainless... more
BHP shifts copper to rail
BHP’s subsidiary Copper SA has awarded four contracts worth USD 1.5 billion to Aurizon for a new rail, road and port logistics solution supporting the Olympic Dam, Carrapateena and Prominent Hill mines. According to the company the deal aims to shift over 11,000 truck... more
Green transport drives rail investment
According to a new report from 'Research and Markets' the global rail transport market will grow from USD 541 billion in 2025 to USD 932 billion by 2034, driven by high-speed rail expansion, sustainability goals and smart tech adoption. Europe and Asia are driving this... more