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From 15 November Bernhard Osburg will lead DB Cargo
31 Ottobre 2025 - Deutsche Bahn has confirmed the long-anticipated leadership change at DB Cargo. Bernhard Osburg has been appointed CEO and will take over from Sigrid Nikutta on 15 November 2025 to tackle a major challenge.
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Rfi unveils plans to strengthen the Gotthard corridor
31 Ottobre 2025 - At a conference in Milan, Rfi presented its projects for the enhancement of the Gotthard corridor, focusing on the Lombardy section — with an unexpected development.
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Seven rail operators write to German transport minister
30 Ottobre 2025 - Seven organisations, including trade associations and companies, have written an open letter to the German transport minister to warn of the risk of freight traffic shifting from rail back to road, not only in Germany but across Europe.
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Bernhard Osburg prepares to lead DB Cargo
29 Ottobre 2025 - According to German media reports, Bernhard Osburg, former Thyssenkrupp executive, has been chosen to replace Sigrid Nikutta as head of Deutsche Bahn’s freight division. The appointment is expected to be formalised on 30 October.
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Switzerland revises new rail freight safety measures
28 Ottobre 2025 - Following the Gotthard Base Tunnel accident and new findings from Sisi, the Federal Office of Transport has amended two points of the September 2025 safety directives, while keeping the overall structure of the measures unchanged — measures that have sparked protests across Europe.
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Decision imminent on Sigrid Nikutta’s removal from the helm of DB Cargo
28 Ottobre 2025 - On 30 October 2025, DB Cargo’s supervisory board will meet to decide whether to remove Sigrid Nikutta from her role as CEO. Several German sources report that this will indeed happen, as part of a major restructuring drive launched by Deutsche Bahn’s new CEO, Evelyn Palla.
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European Commission withdraws revision of Combined Transport Directive
27 Ottobre 2025 - The European Commission removes the revision of the Combined Transport Directive from the 2026 programme, halting the Greening Freight Package and drawing criticism from industry stakeholders and the European Parliament.
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Swiss freight wagon rules spark dispute
24 Ottobre 2025 - After the 2023 Gotthard derailment, Switzerland has introduced stricter technical requirements for freight wagons. But European companies and associations are denouncing unsustainable costs, risks to interoperability and have announced legal appeals.
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From north to south, Austria is reshaping its railways
21 Ottobre 2025 - Austria is emerging as the European country investing the most resources in its railway network. The first tangible benefits will already be seen this year.
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Rotterdam port strengthens rail network at Maasvlakte Zuid
17 Ottobre 2025 - The Port of Rotterdam Authority, ProRail and Swietelsky Rail Benelux have begun construction of a new freight terminal for trains up to 740 metres long at Maasvlakte Zuid, part of the port’s broader plan to enhance rail accessibility.
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DB Cargo leadership under pressure in Germany
15 Ottobre 2025 - The German union Evg has called for the resignation of DB Cargo CEO Sigrid Nikutta, highlighting the structural crisis of German rail freight. The company has accumulated losses exceeding three billion euros.
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The Simplon in deepening crisis as the Brig terminal also closes
10 Ottobre 2025 - According to Swiss media reports, rail operator SBB Cargo plans to close the Brig terminal—another blow to the Simplon railway route, following DB Cargo’s decision to shut down its Domo2 terminal.
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Europe pushes ahead with the Turin–Lyon line but funding remains a puzzle
7 Ottobre 2025 - The European Commission has set a detailed timetable for each part of the new Turin–Lyon railway, compliance with which is required for EU funding. But are these funds truly available and ready to be used? Doubts are being raised by the Turin–Lyon technical commission established by the Valle Susa Mountain Union.
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EU approves €24.5 million funding for Bologna freight village
7 Ottobre 2025 - At the beginning of October 2025, the European Commission approved €24.5 million in State aid for Bologna’s freight village, aimed at strengthening rail intermodality.
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Switzerland and Italy push to complete transalpine railways
2 Ottobre 2025 - Three Italian regions and one Swiss canton have submitted two documents to their respective governments calling for the completion of the transalpine railway through Switzerland.
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Psa and Msc vie for Padua intermodal terminal
1 Ottobre 2025 - Two consortia have entered the tender for the management of the Padua intermodal terminal: one formed by Psa Italia and Logtainer, the other by Medlog (Msc) and Rail Hub (Contship). The winner of the bid will be chosen within two months.
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