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Contargo acquires PortShuttle Rotterdam and takes 50% stake in Cargo-Center-Graz Logistik

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January 21, 2026
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The two transactions expand Contargo’s intermodal rail network in north-west Europe and extend its reach to the Adriatic ports and Southeast Europe.

Siemens Mobility receives order for seven new Charger locomotives for Tri-Rail in Florida

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January 21, 2026
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The locomotives are scheduled for delivery and entry into service in 2029.

Rail Cargo Group starts DAC Demo tests

Marco Raimondi
January 21, 2026
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The testing of Digital Automatic Coupling (DAC) is taking a further step with Austrian Rail Cargo Group (RCG). The DAC Demonstrator tests will run for…

Rachel Ellison takes on key regional leadership role at Mott MacDonald

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January 21, 2026
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Mott MacDonald has appointed Rachel Ellison to the new position of operations director for UK and Europe. Rachel will play a central leadership role across the region together with Richard Risdon in his dual role as managing director for UK and Europe and group strategy director on the executive board. She will focus on driving […]

Contargo takes over PortShuttle Rotterdam: ‘Able to fulfill rail ambitions quicker’

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January 21, 2026
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Contargo, a large European intermodal logistics company, has taken over PortShuttle Rotterdam. The former had long been one of the largest customers of the latter.…

SBB Cargo launches Dietikon–Stabio CombiLink shuttle with four daily round trips

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January 21, 2026
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The CombiLink service operates four round trips per day and doubles capacity on the north–south axis across the Alps.

Nuclear group secures temporary solution for spent fuel shipments on closed line

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January 21, 2026
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French nuclear products and services group Orano has secured a temporary solution for spent fuel shipments by rail following the derailment of a Brittany Ferries…

evb appoints Tobias Behncke to head logistics division

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January 21, 2026
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The logistics unit is headquartered in Bremen and covers evb’s rail freight, shunting and intermodal activities.

What hinders rail freight in Poland based on the newest study

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January 21, 2026
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The new Polish Rail Transport Office (UTK) consultation was carried out between June and July 2025 and, for the first time, included not only rail freight operators and customers but also the national infrastructure manager PKP Polskie Linie Kolejowe (…

Beacon Rail completes acquisition of Eversholt Rail

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January 21, 2026
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The transaction expands Beacon’s presence in the UK market and adds Eversholt Rail’s passenger and freight leasing activities to the group.