Switzerland’s decision to impose stricter freight rail safety rules has set it at odds with European Union standards, drawing sharp criticism from wagon owners and operators who warn of steep costs and disruption. The Federal Office of Transport…

Germany spends significantly less on subsidies for single wagonload freight than several neighbouring countries, despite operating by far the largest network in Europe, according to consultancy SCI Verkehr. Berlin allocates between 300 and 320…

Backlogs of as many as twelve freight trains were reported on diversion routes during overnight operations, according to the German rail freight association Die Güterbahnen, which warned of “significant problems” less than two weeks after work began…

Germany’s rail freight sector performed better than expected in the first five months of 2025, despite weak industrial demand, softening road haulage volumes and uncertainty in global trade policy. Between January and May, transport performance…