Intermodal Rail

Portugal's IP is looking for private operators for its Tadim and Mortágua rail freight terminals, with minimum traffic commitments.

Germany's rail freight sector faces significant reliability issues due to frequent and prolonged network disruptions.

DB Cargo France targets financial break-even in 2026 after a challenging start to the year, following profits in 2024 and 2025

A UK combined authority is calling for Network Rail to refresh the business case for the Ely rail capacity enhancement project

Americold is expanding into Canada with a new cold chain facility at an eastern port, integrating rail and maritime logistics.

Hungary's MÁV has initiated tenders for new suburban and inter-city EMUs, leveraging EU funding for fleet modernization

Istanbul's new M11 metro line now connects the airport to Gayrettepe and Halkali, enhancing urban transit

French rail executives are calling for a fundamental change in how shippers and forwarders view and use rail freight.

Dutch terminal operators are expanding capacity and upgrading equipment to enhance inland and shortsea connections across Europe

GB Railfreight, Maritime Transport, and DP World are progressing tests for new Class 99 bi-mode locomotives in the UK

Moldova and Romania seek to enhance transport and regional cooperation through engagement with Thessaloniki Port Authority

Union Pacific champions its Norfolk Southern merger, citing increased rail competition and reduced interchanges, while shippers worry…

Rhenus is upgrading its Andijan, Uzbekistan, logistics site into a road-rail intermodal terminal to enhance Middle Corridor capacity

ÖBB's new €19.5 billion investment plan prioritizes the Brenner Base Tunnel and freight corridors for 2027-2032

Al Faya Dry Port has received its UN/LOCODE, boosting its global trade and logistics integration.

Poland's new 4,700 km rail network focuses on passenger lines, potentially neglecting critical freight sector needs.

Rhenus Logistics, Duisport, HGK Shipping, and Viking Cruises have launched an alliance to advocate for inland waterway investment

The Port of Middlesbrough has enhanced its rail-connected dry bulk handling facilities with new weatherproof capabilities.

BNSF Railway gained approval for a 4,500-acre inland transloading hub in Barstow, Southern California, for cargo transfers

US railroads saw overall freight traffic increase, with intermodal volumes significantly outpacing carload growth.

Alpha Trains ordered more Stadler locomotives to boost rail freight capacity on Iberian and Mediterranean corridors

Spain's transport ministry has approved a €62 million intermodal terminal at the Port of Santander to boost rail-sea connectivity

Green Cargo has finalized an agreement to operate the Årsta intermodal terminal, enhancing its rail freight services near Stockholm

A new initiative has been established by US regional partners to bolster the competitiveness of Northern Grain Belt inland ports

The FRA has approved a five-year waiver for U.S. railroads to expand Automated Track Inspection technology, with CSX planning a 2026 rollout

Grupo Mexico has re-entered the tender for Argentina's Belgrano Cargas freight rail concession after partnering with Wabtec.

Dutch inland shipping volumes were stable in 2025, with notable increases in coal, containers, and metal products.

Stena Line has secured an agreement with the Swedish Transport Administration to continue rail ferry services between Sweden and Germany

Increased intermodal rail demand is exposing significant drayage capacity issues in the US, primarily due to driver shortages.

Rail Cargo Group has reopened its renovated combined transport terminal in Přerov-Horní Moštěnice, Czechia, after extensive upgrades