Rail freight operators concerned by high energy prices in Hungary
The increased electricity prices in Hungary has led freight operator METRANS completely out of its freight rate calculations for 2022. “The unpredictable traction price increases might lead to more expensive rate offers”, says the rail...Read more
Italy’s new speed rule puts a brake on quiet freight trains
In Italy, freight wagons using certain brakes now have to operate with a maximum speed of 80 km/h instead of 100 km/h. The Italian authority ANSFISA has just introduced a new regulation for trains using...Read more