Groupement National des Transports Combinés (GNTC)

Continued recovery in French combined transport

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April 1, 2026
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Rail-road combined transport in France continued its recovery in 2025 but the record levels of 2022 have yet to be regained, according to annual figures…

Will 2025 be a good year for the French intermodal sector?

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December 18, 2024
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Following a historic drop in volumes in 2023, this year has shown the resilience of French intermodal freight transport with traffic picking up again. By…

Three prerequisites for French combined transport development

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December 5, 2024
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Quality train path capacity, a reliable and high level of service and efficient handling terminals are the three main pre-requisites if French combined road-rail transport…

‘Catch-up effect’ sees French combined transport increase 16% in H1

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September 20, 2024
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Rail-road combined transport in France increased by 16 per cent in the first half of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, according to…

‘France can no longer be on the sidelines of P400 transport’

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July 10, 2024
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The new president of France’s multi-modal transport association, the Groupement National des Transports Combinés (GNTC), Rémy Crochet, has highlighted good quality train paths as the…

French rail freight players run rule over 4 billion euro investment plan

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May 17, 2024
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A major investment programme totalling 4 billion euros to develop rail freight in France is due to be finalised later this year. Two of France’s leading rail freight executives tell Railfreight.com what they think of this funding package, which runs to 2032 and is seen as a key element in doubling the sector’s modal share…

France’s rail freight sector voices strong opposition to ‘mega’ trucks

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March 18, 2024
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France’s rail freight sector has voiced strong opposition to the European Union’s move to introduce ‘mega’ lorries of more than 25 metres in length and weighing up to 60 tonnes. Trucks in France currently have a maximum length and weight of 19 metres and 40 tonnes, respectively. Speaking on French TV, Alexandre Gallo, President and […]