Retrack starts new rail freight service
Cologne-Györ service will save time by keeping same loco all the way
Retrack, a European research project on innovative rail freight concepts, has launched a weekly rail freight service between Cologne and Györ, carrying automotive products, agribulk and chemicals. Transpetrol will operate the service.
Two other Retrack partners, LTE Logistik und Transport and Central European Railway will provide the traction services.
The partners said that using an interoperable multipurpose locomotive avoided unnecessary changes at the border stations, providing a quicker and more seamless service.
The train departs on Wednesday afternoon from Cologne and arrives 21 hours later in Györ. It makes its return journey on the Friday.
Two other Retrack partners, LTE Logistik und Transport and Central European Railway will provide the traction services.
The partners said that using an interoperable multipurpose locomotive avoided unnecessary changes at the border stations, providing a quicker and more seamless service.
The train departs on Wednesday afternoon from Cologne and arrives 21 hours later in Györ. It makes its return journey on the Friday.
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