Maritime starts Felixstowe–Northampton Gateway intermodal service

Rising oil prices linked to renewed geopolitical tension in the Middle East are increasing cost pressure on European road freight, reinforcing the case for rail and intermodal transport on longer distances.

Siemens Mobility has handed over the first D9 electric freight locomotives to Indian Railways under its €3 billion contract for 1,200 units.

The wagons were transported to the port of Świnoujście and shipped by ferry to Ystad.