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Political situation in France ‘not helping’ rail freight sector, says senior industry figure

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November 18, 2025
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France’s ongoing political crisis means the country’s rail freight sector remains in the dark as to the level of state support it can expect next…

If DB Cargo can’t make a go of single wagonload, who can?

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July 31, 2025
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Earlier this week came reports that Deutsche Bahn (DB) could be poised to significantly reduce or axe completely its single wagonload (SWL) business. This prompts…

Data of the week: French rail freight showed slight signs of improvement in 2024

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July 16, 2025
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Rail freight in France performed better in 2024 than it did in 2023, but the sector is far from flourishing, as volumes are still below…

France-Italy rail freight traffic still well-below ‘pre-landslide’ levels

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July 10, 2025
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Rail freight between France and Italy via the Fréjus Tunnel remains well-below the levels recorded before a major landslide struck in August 2023, leading to…

DB Cargo France is officially a combined transport operator with new IKEA service

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July 1, 2025
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DB Cargo France has just launched a new service between Metz, in the French northeast, with Valenton, in the outskirts of Paris. The service will…

Sharp increase in defence spending is a ‘real opportunity’ for rail sector

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July 1, 2025
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The prospect of a sharp increase in public spending on defence in Europe represents “a real opportunity” for the rail sector, according to a senior…

DB Cargo France to restart France-Italy services at reduced capacity

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March 20, 2025
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DB Cargo France is ready to resume services when the Frejus Railway between France and Italy re-opens at the end of this month after a…

‘2024 was a stagnating year for French rail freight’

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January 27, 2025
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The Frejus Railway will finally reopen at the end of March, hopefully bringing some relief to much of the rail freight industry in France and…

‘If we don’t take risks, subsidies in France might disappear’

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December 4, 2024
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Rail freight operators in France have been urged to “dare to do” if they want to capture the attention of public institutions and enhance their…

Portmann Transports signs up for new DB Cargo France shuttle

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November 29, 2024
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Alsace-based road haulier and 3PL, Portmann Transports, which is owned by Switzerland’s state post office, will ship 26 multi-modal containers using DB Cargo France’s Paris-Nancy-Metz-Nancy-Paris…