German rail freight slumped to around 134 billion tonne-kilometres in 2025, below 2016 levels, the Association of German Transport Companies (VDV) said on Tuesday. The sector faces intense competition from road haulage, compounded by economic…

Creditors have approved a takeover of German intermodal rail operator Helrom by Helrom Holding Limited, securing the company’s continued operations. The new owner group includes Helrom’s founding shareholders through HRG, chief executive Roman Noack,…

Austrian logistics operators are pressing Vienna to offset higher costs from Germany’s rail overhaul, warning that two five-month corridor shutdowns in Bavaria in 2026 will force detours, squeeze capacity and push freight on to roads. Industry…

Private rail freight operators strengthened their position in Germany in 2024, increasing their combined market share to 60 per cent, while DB Cargo accounted for the remaining 40 per cent, based on the latest full-year data, according to the market…