Captrain builds new BASF rail network linking Ludwigshafen with eastern Germany and Czech Republic

The trial increased freight capacity by over 300 tonnes per train by utilizing Class D infrastructure standards.

The trial ran from 29 June to 13 July 2026 and tested a regional freight service covering the full supply chain from loading to delivery.

The working visit was intended to improve coordination with regional and Chinese partners on international freight movements, as ASEAN–China rail freight volumes depend on multiple national networks and interfaces rather than a single operator.