DB Cargo Lines Up 900 Wagons as the Rhine Hits a Record Low
GERMANY: DB Cargo has outlined capacity for up to 900 wagons as record-low Rhine levels severely restrict chemical and steel shipments by barge through western Germany.
GERMANY: DB Cargo has outlined capacity for up to 900 wagons as record-low Rhine levels severely restrict chemical and steel shipments by barge through western Germany.
UK: Deutsche Bahn has launched the DB Cargo UK sale, putting one of Britain's largest rail freight operators on the market despite sharply improved financial results.
The DB Cargo LEADER system is now installed across the Class 77 diesel fleet. DB Cargo says the digital tool is designed to reduce fuel use in rail freight. Also, it is meant to improve efficiency in rail freight transport.
DB Cargo has introduced a cutting-edge container designed to transport compressed hydrogen gas at around 500 bar, expanding multimodal logistics with a focus on sustainability. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
In Q3 2025, DB Cargo will begin operating new Tanoos 2.0 wagons designed for the transportation of corrosion-prone cargo. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
CRRC received the TSI certification for the Laaeffrs 560.6 wagon model developed for DB Cargo. This model offers advanced features for effective transportation of cars and SUVs in Europe. This was reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
DB Cargo plans to lay off 5,000 workers by 2029 as part of its restructuring strategy. The decision exceeds initial expectations and aims to improve efficiency and meet EU requirements. This was reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
DB Cargo UK has inaugurated its state-of-the-art Digital Signalling Training Centre in Doncaster. This new facility aims to prepare staff for the European Train Control System (ETCS), ensuring operational readiness for the UK rail sector’s digital transition. This was reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
DB Cargo UK introduces cutting-edge ETCS training facilities at its Doncaster headquarters, setting a new benchmark for industry excellence. The unveiling on Thursday, 28th November, was led by Ed Akers, Industry Partnership Director at the East Coast Digital Programme, alongside Doncaster's Civic Mayor, Cllr Julie Grace. This was reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
The European Union has approved €1.9 billion in state aid for DB Cargo, aiming to bolster the company's financial stability through a restructuring plan. This announcement came on Friday after the European Commission’s thorough investigation into potential market distortions raised by a competitor's complaint. This was reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Deutsche Bahn (DB) may cease supporting its subsidiary DB Cargo, which handles freight rail transport, in 2024, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
DB Cargo UK is transitioning to eco-friendly HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil) fuel, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.