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PZEM and Shell become new suppliers for sustainable energy trains for 3 years

(Utrecht, 25.07.2023) Deutsche Bahn (DB) has set itself the ambitious goal of climate neutrality by 2040. As part of the DB group, DB Cargo Netherlands is actively involved in meeting the environmental targets. DB Cargo Netherlands is the first rail transport company in the Netherlands to use the climate-friendly biofuel HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oils) in one of its diesel locomotives. Compared to conventional diesel, the biofuel reduces CO2e emissions by around 90% over the entire life cycle. In a six-month trial, the regenerative fuel is currently tested under real operating conditions on the railway lines to Eemshaven, Delfzijl and Veendam. The trial aims to ensure that the motor performance remains unaffected and to confirm the positive effects of HVO as an alternative to conventional fossil diesel.

(Venlo, 10 July 2023) The go-ahead was recently given for a trial to transport residual waste by rail instead of road. A total of 500 tonnes of residual waste will be transported in bales by train. The aim of the pilot is to investigate whether it is possible to transport waste more efficiently via train transport instead of road transport. The cooperating parties are recycler Renewi, DB Cargo Netherlands, Cabooter Venlo, AEB Amsterdam, Topsector Logistiek. Every week, Renewi transports 1,300 tonnes of residual waste by road from Limburg. This is about 59 transport movements. During the pilot, the technical feasibility of baling the waste, without shredding, and then placing these bales in a train wagon, will be investigated. Want to know more, please contact Michael Person at Michael.Person@deutschebahn.com.

The Chemelot fire brigade recently took part in an instruction provided by our colleague Wiel Vrolings on the use of rail tank cars for the transport of hazardous substances. Due to all the restrictions as a result of the corona pandemic, it was the first time in a long time that Vrolings was able to provide practical instruction again.

From the end of April, DB Cargo will be transporting special pipes from Austria to Moerdijk twice a week for a year and a half. The pipes are intended for district heating. (Tilburg/Utrecht, March 14, 2022) DB Cargo and DB Schenker are joining forces to transport relief goods from the Netherlands directly to Ukraine. DB Cargo and DB Schenker are linking up with the 'railway land bridge' that Deutsche Bahn opened between Germany and the Ukraine last week. This network can be used by companies and large sponsors to send large quantities of freight to Ukraine. For donations of relief goods, the transport is free. There is currently still capacity in this logistics network to bring relief goods to Ukraine.

Relief good from Netherlands direct to Ukraine • Transport is free of charge for donors • Containers via European rail network DB Cargo (Tilburg/Utrecht, March 14, 2022) DB Cargo and DB Schenker are joining forces to transport relief goods from the Netherlands directly to Ukraine. DB Cargo and DB Schenker are linking up with the 'railway land bridge' that Deutsche Bahn opened between Germany and the Ukraine last week. This network can be used by companies and large sponsors to send large quantities of freight to Ukraine. For donations of relief goods, the transport is free. There is currently still capacity in this logistics network to bring relief goods to Ukraine.

Nanouke van ’t Riet, CEO/COO of DB Cargo Nederland, will speak on 8 March at Logistics Day 2022 in Zwolle about the need for more modal shift.

DB Cargo recently transported a batch of 5 cm heavy plates. thick from the Danish Frederiksveark to the Waalhaven in Rotterdam. From there the party of 300 tons made the crossing to Ireland. The party was part of DB Cargo's international single wagonload network and needed four days from factory to quay.

On Friday 15 September, a construction pit - made for renewing the automatic hill system - flooded. When the water was pumped away, it entered the cellars, where the electric motors of the evacuation and back-up system are located. These 126 electric motors were damaged.

During the period from 19 August to 29 September, and from 24 November to 8 December 2023, extensive work will take place on the Emmerich - Oberhausen section. The work consists of a total closure of the track section, alternating with train traffic on one track. The work is part of the construction of the so-called 'third track' in Germany. During this period, train traffic to and from Germany partly uses other border crossings. Departure and arrival times may change as a result.

In brief: • From 24 June 2023 to the end of December 2024, Kijfhoek can only be used to a limited extent due to renovation work • DB Cargo has taken measures to limit impact to shippers • Operating times of terminals and sidings in the Netherlands will remain unchanged as much as possible

In the period from March 31 to May 26, extensive work will take place on the Emmerich – Oberhausen route. The work consists of a total closure of the track section, alternating with train traffic on one track. The work is part of the construction of the so-called 'third track' in Germany. A planning overview of the work can be viewed here . During this period, train traffic to and from Germany partly uses other border crossings. Departure and arrival times may change as a result.

DB Cargo will adjust its services in the Netherlands due to the expected very limited transport demand during the December holidays.

This autumn, work is planned at various locations that will affect DB Cargo's train traffic. In many cases, the work leads to the diversion of trains, which means that arrival and departure times can change. In some cases there are also operational restrictions for the diversion routes and in some cases no train traffic at all is possible due to the lack of alternative routes. DB Cargo has compiled an overview of the most important activities this autumn.

Due to the expected limited transport demand, international wagonload traffic to and from the Netherlands will have an adjusted timetable in the period from Wednesday 25 May to Sunday 29 May and from Friday 3 June to Monday 6 June.

On April 8, 2022, work will start in Germany on the 'straight Rheinstrecke' between Cologne and Koblenz. These partly consist of a total closure of the track section, alternating with train traffic over one track. The work is planned until April 15. (Tilburg/Utrecht, March 14, 2022) DB Cargo and DB Schenker are joining forces to transport relief goods from the Netherlands directly to Ukraine. DB Cargo and DB Schenker are linking up with the 'railway land bridge' that Deutsche Bahn opened between Germany and the Ukraine last week. This network can be used by companies and large sponsors to send large quantities of freight to Ukraine. For donations of relief goods, the transport is free. There is currently still capacity in this logistics network to bring relief goods to Ukraine.