Pilot with remotely controlled red signal: train drivers react positively
Since last year, ProRail, the Dutch Human Environment and Transport Inspectorate (ILT), Strukton Rail and DB Cargo, in conjunction with Dual Inventive, have been carrying out a pilot with a remotely controlled red signal in...Read more
Deutsche Bahn orders first hybrid shunters
DB Cargo, a freight subsidiary of Deutsche Bahn, has ordered the first batch of hybrid shunting locomotives. 50 vehicles will be assembled by Toshiba at the DB’s maintenance facility in Rostock. The hybrid locomotives will...Read more
SCNF, DB Cargo and KLM complete programme of Intelligent Rail Summit
With the addition of DB Cargo, SNCF and KLM/Air France, the programme of the Intelligent Rail Summit 2019 has been completed. During the rail conference that takes place from 19 to 21 November at the...Read more
DB cargo halts operations beer train after deadly accident Denmark
DB Cargo has announced to halt all operations of the ‘beer train’ in Denmark, until it has fully grasped what went wrong in the deadly accident on the Great Belt Bridge on Wednesday morning. The...Read more
SNCF, Shift2Rail introduce digital brake testing on freight trains
SNCF, Shift2Rail and Traxens have created digital brake testing for freight trains, the companies announced at trade fair InnoTrans 2018 on Tuesday. It is the first step toward creating a fully digital freight train, the...Read more
DB Cargo suffers 127 million Euros loss
In the first half of 2018, DB Cargo suffered an operating loss of 127 million Euros in earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT). In the same period last year, Deutsche Bahn’s rail freight subsidiary came...Read moreDB Schenker receives award for its services on Silk Road
DB Schenker was granted an international price for its services on the Silk Road during the AFLAS Awards 2018 in Shanghai. The company won in the category Best Logistics Service Provider. DB Schenker wants to enhance...Read more