Own traction: first train in the Netherlands

A milestone has been reached with the integration of the Netherlands into the extensive own traction network of the ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG).

At the end of May, RCG acquired the Dutch railway company Captrain Netherlands B.V., thereby expanding its own traction network to an impressive 14 countries. Now another milestone has been reached: RCG's Dutch carrier subsidiary has handled its first international train within RCG.

This is an intermodal train that runs four times a week between Maasvlakte and Linz. The Dutch carrier takes the train across the German border to Rheinhausen. From there, RCG's German carrier takes over to Passau. The rest of the journey to Linz is handled by a partner RU on behalf of RCG.

With its own rail freight company in the Netherlands, RCG offers efficient international production from a single source, linking the economic regions of Western, Central, Southern and South-Eastern Europe. The extensive traction network in 14 countries is undoubtedly a key factor for sustainable success in international rail freight.

24.09.2024