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Modalis to operate future intermodal terminal at port of Dunkirk

2 days ago | railfreight.com | Stuart Todd

ready next year Published on 26-06-2025 at 11:47 The port of Dunkirk has selected Modalis to operate the combined transport terminal currently under construction at the French Channel port. It is scheduled to enter service in March 2026.
Work poised to begin on Maasvlakte-Zuid rail yard in Rotterdam

4 days ago | railfreight.com | Stuart Todd

interview Published on 24-06-2025 at 11:44 Construction is set to begin this summer on a major, multi-phase project to enhance rail freight container traffic at the Port of Rotterdam.
Paris’ second biggest inland port posts record traffic thanks to rail freight

1 week ago | railfreight.com | Stuart Todd

From quarry to capital Published on 20-06-2025 at 12:14 Paris’ second biggest river port, Bonneuil-sur-Marne, has posted record freight traffic thanks to strong growth in rail-borne shipments, which almost doubled, rising from 491,000 tonnes in 2023 to 960,000 tonnes last year.
Russia to strengthen rail security after recent Ukrainian attacks

2 weeks ago | railfreight.com | Eugene Gerden

war in ukraine Published on 12-06-2025 at 10:38 The Russian government and Russian Railways (RZD) plan to significantly strengthen the level of rail security in response to recent counterattacks from Ukrainian forces in Bryansk and Kursk regions.
VW to use more rail transport with the establishment of Venice port terminal

3 weeks ago | railfreight.com | Stuart Todd

Is it too ambitious? EU industry proposes +FIRRST system to improve ‘stagnant rail freight’ A group of European industry players are launching the +FIRRST system to improve intermodality over the next few years. The initiative, led by FERRMED, brings… 3 June 2025
Network disruptions in Italy and Germany impact rail operations heavily

3 weeks ago | railfreight.com | Stuart Todd

Summer setbacks Published on 04-06-2025 at 13:05 Rail operations across key intermodal routes in Italy are expected to face significant disruptions over the summer months due to scheduled maintenance and construction work. Meanwhile, in Germany, operators are bracing themselves for rail disruptions in July, affecting both freight transport and access to key ports.
Derby deal for Yellow Rail

1 month ago | railfreight.com | Simon Walton

Back to the future Published on 28-05-2025 at 09:39 Yellow Rail, the specialist rail engineering firm, is on the move to an iconic address in British rail manufacturing. The company has signed a long-term lease at the historic Litchurch Lane Works in Derby, currently in the ownership of Alstom. The relocation paves the way for expansion, innovation, and new job creation.
UK union weighs in with freight campaign

1 month ago | railfreight.com | Simon Walton

Rail Freight Future Published on 27-05-2025 at 13:30 Rail union ASLEF has launched a new campaign, “Rail Freight Future”, as the UK network begins the process of gradual nationalisation. The train drivers’ union says it wants to secure a brighter future for the sector, with greater ambition than existing government mandates.
SNCF chief wants to tax foreign trucks to fund rail development

1 month ago | railfreight.com | Stuart Todd

Looking for financing tools Published on 27-05-2025 at 08:08 The president of SNCF Jean-Pierre Farandou called for the French government to consider a tax on international road haulage to fund transport infrastructure and the development of rail freight.
Tilbury port expansion may share existing freight terminals

1 month ago | railfreight.com | Simon Walton

Thames Freeport initiative Published on 26-05-2025 at 13:22 Tilbury Port in London is set to expand with the proposed development of Tilbury3, also known as T3. The large new multi-purpose facility will be located right next to an existing rail freight terminal. The project is being led by Forth Ports, the Edinburgh-based owners and operators of the port.