CMA CGM joins Maersk at East-West Gate as Hungarian terminal finds new role

European rail associations are calling for stronger EU coordination of ERTMS deployment, warning that fragmentation and slow rollout continue to hold the system back.

The extra capacity is aimed at shippers affected by reduced inland waterway capacity, not at a confirmed traffic shift.

The system has been in operation since 1 January 2026 and is designed for chemical traffic where shipment volumes can vary considerably.