Heavy and/or Long Trains

UIC has the pleasure of presenting this study which offers support to rail freight operators who are seeking to increase their productivity and freight volumes, while saving on production costs.
Data for the study was gathered by PANTEIA - NEA from company information, market knowledge, statistics and extensive interviews with freight operators.
The current edition focuses on:
• Existing long and/or heavy train operations across the world;
• Technical and operational challenges encountered;
• Recommendations for their implementation on both European and international corridors. [...]