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Indonesia Unveils Major Rail Freight Network Expansion for Exports
Indonesia plans a major railway network expansion to boost exports and economic development
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Netherlands to Implement Higher Rail Track Access Charges in 2027
The Netherlands' rail infrastructure manager, ProRail, confirmed increased track access charges for freight starting in 2027
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Spain Offers €15,000 Subsidy for Diesel Freight Locomotives
Spanish rail operators can now apply for a €15,000 state subsidy per diesel locomotive to offset high fuel costs
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UK Regulator Rejects Mixed-Use Plan for Fawley Branch Line
A plan to restore passenger services on the Fawley Branch Line, sharing tracks with freight, has been rejected by the ORR
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UK Rail Freight Introduces Standardized Climate Risk Assessment Tool
The UK rail freight sector has introduced a new standardized climate change risk assessment model for multi-user freight sites
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French Rail Freight Stagnates Amid Economic Slowdown, Combined Transport Sees Growth
France's rail freight sector faces stagnation from economic slowdowns, but combined transport shows resilience and growth
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Dutch Activists Block Rotterdam Port Rail for Fifth Day, Causing
Dutch activists have continued their blockade of the Rotterdam port railway for a fifth day, causing significant disruptions
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HHLA Reports Significant Decline in Early 2026 Rail and Intermodal
HHLA's early 2026 performance shows a significant decline in container handling, rail, and intermodal volumes
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Ukrainian Railways Launches New Freight Service to Romanian Port Constanta
Ukrainian Railways launched a new freight service connecting Romania's Constanta port with Perechyn in western Ukraine
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Former DB Cargo CEO Sigrid Nikutta Appointed to NEXRAIL Board
Sigrid Nikutta, former CEO of DB Cargo, has been appointed to the board of NEXRAIL, marking a significant industry transition
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Port of Blyth Expansion Plans Emphasize Continued Rail Freight
The Port of Blyth's expansion strategy will continue to integrate rail freight as a key component for future growth
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PKP Cargo Secures Framework Agreement with Polish Ministry of Defence
PKP Cargo has signed a framework agreement with the Polish Ministry of National Defence to bolster rail cooperation
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Swedish Rail Operator BLS Rail Declares Bankruptcy Amid Compensation
Swedish rail operator BLS Rail has declared bankruptcy, reportedly due to outstanding compensation from railway administrations
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Proposed Eastriggs Rail Freight Terminal Aims to Boost UK North-South
A new rail freight terminal is proposed for Eastriggs, Scotland, to improve north-south logistics capacity
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Northern Italy Logistics Players Form ROLER to Boost Rail Freight
Four major logistics players in Italy's Emilia-Romagna region launched ROLER to double rail freight volumes
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Russian Rail Freight Sees Increased Activity Amidst Iran Conflict
Russian Railways reports increased rail freight volumes for transit cargo, influenced by the ongoing conflict in Iran
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Climate Activists Disrupt Rail Operations at Port of Rotterdam
Climate activists have once again blocked railway lines at the Port of Rotterdam, impacting freight train operations
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Poland Seeks Urgent JNS Procedure for Innofreight MonTainer XXM
Poland's rail authority has requested an urgent JNS procedure for Innofreight's 13ft MonTainer XXM containers
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Captrain CEO and Polish Deputy Minister Advocate for Rail Freight
Captrain's CEO and Poland's Deputy Minister advocate for structural reforms to boost rail freight competitiveness
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German Rail Network Quality Report Highlights Construction Challenges
DB InfraGO's 2025 report shows stable German rail network quality, but associations cite construction as a major obstacle
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UK Rail Freight Terminal Development Faces Planning System Hurdles
Proposed planning policy reforms in England aim to address long-standing frustrations within the rail freight sector regarding…
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DG MOVE Advocates for Continued Support of Rail Block Trains
DG MOVE's Kristian Schmidt stressed the continued relevance of block trains for European rail freight efficiency