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‘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…

DB Cargo France to close down two hubs, gives up traffic to Hexafret

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November 22, 2024
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DB Cargo France is to close two of its hubs with the loss of 30 jobs. Explaining the move, president and CEO, Alexandre Gallo, told…

French operators claim heavy compensation from SNCF Réseau for 2023 strikes

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October 11, 2024
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Nine French rail operators are seeking compensation from SNCF Réseau claiming it abused a force majeure clause to avoid compensating for train cancellations during strikes…

French annual rail freight toll increases to match consumer price index

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October 2, 2024
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The annual increase in tolls paid by rail freight operators in France over the next couple of years is expected to be in line with…

DB Cargo France to launch two road-rail services in early 2025

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August 2, 2024
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DB Cargo France is planning to launch two rail-road transport services at the beginning of 2025. One will link Metz and Nancy in eastern France…

DB Cargo France: ‘traffic decline balanced out by SNCF’s routes pickup’

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April 19, 2024
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In an interview with Railfreight.com, Alexandre Gallo, President and CEO of DB Cargo France and President of the Association Française du Rail (AFRA), comments on market trends and the outlook for the remainder of the year and beyond while responding to shippers’ current perception of the industry. How did rail freight markets play out in…