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DG MOVE: “We shouldn’t give up on block trains”

  • Guest authors
  • May 7, 2026
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At ERFA’s annual rail freight event, the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Mobility and Transport (DG MOVE) was represented by speaker Kristian Schmidt. Not only did…

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Maciej Gładyga takes over ERFA presidency

  • Guest authors
  • May 7, 2026
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The European Rail Freight Association (ERFA) has a new president. Dirk Stahl symbolically handed over the presidency to Maciej Gładyga at the annual ERFA event…

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‘Switzerland could withdraw its wagon wheel rules decision’

  • Guest authors
  • May 6, 2026
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On 6 May, the largest-ever edition of the annual ERFA Rail Freight event took place in Brussels under the banner #RelaunchRailFreight. Even if not on…

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Will the EU’s electricity tax plans be of any help to rail freight?

  • Guest authors
  • April 29, 2026
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Europe has found itself in an energy crisis. In order to curb the impact, the European Commission has devised somewhat of a plan. It involves…

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‘Reverse modal shift and more diesel consumption’ after Dutch fuel tax break

  • Guest authors
  • April 22, 2026
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The Netherlands is planning to give heavy trucks a tax break starting on 1 July. This should help the trucking industry to overcome the challenges…

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‘Dutch truck tax relief threatens modal shift chances’

  • Guest authors
  • April 21, 2026
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The trucking industry is set for a tax break in the Netherlands. The Hague is planning to introduce the measure from 1 July. It should…

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Swiss commission proposes tax on electric trucks

  • Marco Raimondi
  • April 20, 2026
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One of the main advantages of road freight transport is the cost of using the infrastructure, with special exemptions for electric vehicles. However, Switzerland might…

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Berlin stalls on rail reform: ‘Missed opportunity as fuel prices rise’

  • Guest authors
  • April 20, 2026
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Rising fuel prices are the talk of the day. They could — potentially — help rail freight attract more customers as trucking becomes more expensive.…

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Spain to make rail freight subsidy scheme permanent

  • Marco Raimondi
  • April 20, 2026
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The Spanish government is planning to introduce a permanent subsidy scheme that combines funds for eco-incentives and track closures. A call for applications is expected…

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Spain introduces subsidy for diesel locomotives

  • Marco Raimondi
  • April 15, 2026
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The oil crisis caused by the war on Iran is causing prices to quickly increase, especially for diesel. Spain is now introducing a financial compensation…

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