News / DB Cargo pulls the plug as energy costs signal red for electrified rail freight

Photo: DB Cargo

26/07/2023

Escalating energy costs are holding back electrification of European rail freight, which supply chain insiders warned could force more freight back onto roads.

On Monday, UK operator DB Cargo mothballed its fleet of 24 electric locomotives, CEO Andrea Rossi informing colleagues the decision was based on ...

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