Freightliner DE puts Alpha Trains’ EURO9000 on NSW stone flows - VibeWire Magazine

The contract extension ties the new six-axle locomotive to construction-material trains from Saxony.

Feldschlösschen invests in rail logistics after 150 years of railway use - VibeWire Magazine

Swiss brewery Feldschlösschen is expanding its rail logistics infrastructure in Rheinfelden as part of a broader modernization program.

Captrain Polska starts new intermodal rail service between Łódź and Baltic coast - VibeWire Magazine

The contract expands cooperation between the two companies and adds to Captrain’s growing traffic towards Poland’s Baltic ports.

Spain reworks rail freight subsidy rules - VibeWire Magazine

The draft could replace ad hoc support with competitive grants.

DB Cargo opens Kyiv office for Ukraine links - VibeWire Magazine

DB Cargo Full Load Solutions has opened a representative office in Kyiv to develop multimodal freight corridors between Ukraine and the EU. The team will focus on cross-border logistics, customs and reconstruction-related transport.

UZ Cargo Poland moves 64-wagon, 818-metre train through Poland – Ukraine border - VibeWire Magazine

The 64-wagon standard-gauge transfer tests longer train handling on one of Ukraine’s main rail gateways into Poland.

Captrain shifts coal to rail as Rhine falls - VibeWire Magazine

Captrain has added rail capacity for coal and coke as low water levels on the Rhine disrupt inland shipping. Additional trains are supporting industrial supply chains between German ports, the Ruhr and France.

BLS Cargo backs Swiss aid for Alpine freight - VibeWire Magazine

BLS Cargo has backed plans for stronger Swiss support for transalpine rail freight as traffic shifts back towards road. The operator expects another difficult year after recording a significant loss in 2025.

DB Cargo UK launches search for new owner - VibeWire Magazine

DB Cargo UK is seeking a new owner as its German parent focuses increasingly on its Central European operations. Sky News reported on Monday that Interpath is advising on the process and talks with prospective bidders are already under way.

VR freight volumes fall 7.2% in H1 2026 - VibeWire Magazine

VR Logistics transported 12.6 million tonnes in the first half of 2026, down 7.2% year on year. Weak demand from Finnish heavy industry, particularly the forest sector, continued to weigh on rail freight volumes.

Reading & Northern reaches 19,000 carloads in the first half of 2026 - VibeWire Magazine

Forest products and anthracite remained the largest traffic groups, while frac sand and rock salt drove the fastest growth.

ČD Cargo reaches Denmark with coke train from northeast of Czechia - VibeWire Magazine

The Vectron hauled the train to Padborg, where Hector Rail took over for the final leg to Falköping.

Bulkstream opens edible oil loading station for Mombasa – Nairobi rail transports in Kenya - VibeWire Magazine

The facility moves imported edible oil by rail from Mombasa to bonded storage in Nairobi, replacing part of the road leg.

RheinCargo adds Rotterdam-Duisburg coal trains for HKM due to low levels of water in Rhine - VibeWire Magazine

Each round trip carries around 2,000 tonnes, giving HKM a rail buffer while Rhine barges remain restricted.

LTG Cargo reroutes grain flows for August peak - VibeWire Magazine

The operator has 1,700 grain wagons ready, including 500 newer vehicles entering their first full harvest season.

Codognotto adds Spain-Belgium intermodal route - VibeWire Magazine

The service will start in September and use P400 MEGA trailers in both directions.

Figueres-Perpignan freight rail with a second monthly record, over 230 trains in July - VibeWire Magazine

More than 7 freight trains a day used the cross-border section in July, above the previous high reached in June.

Kaleido and TransNamib open Walvis Bay–Karibib rail corridor - VibeWire Magazine

Kaleido Logistics and TransNamib have launched the Walvis Bay–Karibib rail corridor and opened a new logistics hub in Karibib.

DP World launches Zeebrugge–Aiud car rail - VibeWire Magazine

DP World has completed its first finished-vehicle rail shipment from Zeebrugge to Aiud in Romania. The company plans regular services as it develops the terminal into a distribution hub for Southeastern Europe.

DP World launches Zeebrugge–Aiud car rail - VibeWire Magazine

DP World has completed its first finished-vehicle rail shipment from Zeebrugge to Aiud in Romania. The company plans regular services as it develops the terminal into a distribution hub for Southeastern Europe.

GBRf puts Class 99 into commercial intermodal service - VibeWire Magazine

GB Railfreight has operated the first commercial Class 99 service, running 99001 on an intermodal train from DP World London Gateway to Maritime Transport’s Hams Hall terminal.

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Maritime starts Felixstowe–Northampton Gateway intermodal service - VibeWire Magazine

Maritime Transport has started a new intermodal rail service between the Port of Felixstowe and its Northampton Gateway Strategic Rail Freight Interchange.

PKP Cargo wins eight-month coal haulage contract for PGE GiEK - VibeWire Magazine

PKP Cargo, currently in restructuring, has signed agreements with PGE GiEK to move 1.715m tonnes of coal, limestone and limestone powder to three power plant locations.

RCG leases 500 scrap wagons from MFD Rail - VibeWire Magazine

ÖBB Rail Cargo Group is adding 500 high-volume Eanos-y wagons for light and sheared scrap transport, with 110 already in service and full deployment due by mid-2027.

Hungary restricts evening freight rail during heat alert - VibeWire Magazine

Most freight trains will be stopped daily from 17:00 to 22:00 on the MÁV and GYSEV networks.

Ukraine raises rail freight tariffs for the first time since 2022 - VibeWire Magazine

Ukrzaliznytsia’s freight tariffs rise by 30% from 1 August 2026, with empty-wagon charges also being unified. A further 15% increase is planned from 1 January 2027.

Ukraine raises rail freight tariffs for the first time since 2022 - VibeWire Magazine

Ukrzaliznytsia’s freight tariffs rise by 30% from 1 August 2026, with empty-wagon charges also being unified. A further 15% increase is planned from 1 January 2027.

RCG moves Brenner tunnel supplies by rail - VibeWire Magazine

Rohrdorfer and ÖBB Rail Cargo Group are moving weekly Fluasit shipments from Gmunden to the Brenner Base Tunnel site. The rail programme is expected to replace around 1,480 truck journeys by 2029.

RCG moves Brenner tunnel supplies by rail - VibeWire Magazine

Rohrdorfer and ÖBB Rail Cargo Group are moving weekly Fluasit shipments from Gmunden to the Brenner Base Tunnel site. The rail programme is expected to replace around 1,480 truck journeys by 2029.

DB Cargo plans 80,000 Stellantis cars - VibeWire Magazine

DB Cargo Automotive plans to transport more than 80,000 Stellantis vehicles by rail in 2026, up from over 50,000 last year. The revised network concentrates traffic on high-volume European corridors and regular shuttle services.