Press release
Date: 6th December 2017
13th TAG-RAG Meeting of the Atlantic Corridor, Paris
The 13th TAG – RAG Meeting of the Atlantic Corridor, took place on the 20th September 2017 at SNCF Réseau Headquarters in Paris. The concerning information may be downloaded at the end of this article.
Press release
Date: 4th December 2017
Linguistic provisions to be implemented by SNCF Réseau and DB Netz
The linguistic provisions that SNCF Réseau and DB Netz have decided to implement for the border sections between France and Germany as a result of the application of Article 26 of the French Order of 06 August 2010.
Press release
Date: 4th December 2017
RFC PCS Training 21st + 22nd of February 2018 in Paris
The Rail Freight Corridors North Sea – Mediterranean (2), Atlantic (4) and Mediterranean (6), in close cooperation with RNE (Rail Net Europe) are pleased to invite you to the RFC PCS Training 21st + 22nd of February 2018 in Paris.
Press release
Date: 20th November 2017
RNE and Atlantic Corridor Satisfaction Survey - Results
On November 9th the results of the 2017 RNE presented to the SERAC Group the results of the Satisfaction Survey reflecting the perception of the users and potential users, regarding the RFCs’ performance in 2016.
Press release
Date: 15th November 2017
4th RAIL FREIGHT DAY / 7th December 2017 in Vienna
Co-organised by DG MOVE and RailNetEurope, the Rail Freight Day will be held in the Austrian capital for the third time..
Press release
Date: 09th November 2017
The freight wagons system with interchangeable gauge
Adif, Azvi and Tria have successfully terminated the first testing phase for the freight wagon system with interchangeable gauge in railways.
Press release
Date: 24th July 2017
Spain aiming to strengthen rail freight Atlantic Corridor
Spain has applied to the European Investment Bank (EIB) for a one billion Euros loan to further develop the rail freight Atlantic Corridor linking the main Basque port cities of Bilbao and Pasajes with Madrid and Paris.
Press release
Date: 13th July 2017
Satisfaction Survey - Your feedback is very valuable to us!
In September 2017, the annual RFC User Satisfaction Survey will be re-launched.
Press release
Date: 1st July 2017
Atlantic Corridor: Annual Report 2016
The Annual Report concerning the activities and main numbers of the Atlantic Corridor for 2016 was published last July 1st and can be downloaded in this website.
Press release
Date: 6th June 2017
New fleet of locomotives boosts Iberian rail freight market
Cross-border rail freight services between Spain and Portugal have been strengthened with the delivery of a new fleet of six Stadler EURO4000 locomotives to rolling stock lease firm Alpha Trains. Four will be operated under a long-term hire agreement by Spanish rail logistics specialist Medway.
Press release
Date: 31st March 2017
Atlantic Corridor: Low Cost Rail, a new operator in the General Interest Rail Network
It is the first independent railway company of other business groups. This new railway company (Low Cost Rail, LCR) is a commercial company, fully Spanish capital, a year of life, and dedicated to the railway, which last week made its first freight train.
Press release
Date: 8th March 2017
The 12th TAG – RAG of the Atlantic Corridor
The 12th TAG – RAG of the Atlantic Corridor took place in Madrid, on the 8th of March 2016 where the following subjects were addressed.
Press release
Date: 28th of June 2016
Rail Freight Corridor 4 "Atlantic" – Satisfaction Survey (reminder)
In September 2016, the annual RFC User Satisfaction Survey will be re-launched. Your feedback is very valuable to us!
Press release
Date: 24th June 2016
Atlantic Corridor: Annual Report 2015
The Annual Report concerning the activities and main numbers of the Atlantic Corridor for 2015 was published last 24th of June and can be downloaded in this website.
Press release
Date: 20thand 21st and 22nd June 2016
TEN-T Days Exhibition in Rotterdam
During the 20th to 22nd of June the TEN-T Days 2016 were held in Rotterdam at the Van Nelle Factory. This event was sponsured by the European Commissioner for Transport Violeta Bulc, in cooperation with the Dutch Presidency of the Council of the European Union, Minister for Infrastructure and the Environment Melanie Schultz van Haegen, which invited Ministers, Members of the European Parliament and key stakeholders to Rotterdam to discuss the development of the Trans-European Transport Network, with a special focus on the Core Network Corridors, ERTMS and Motorways of the Sea (MoS), their implementation and financing.
Press release
Date: 23rd of May 2016
Rail Freight Corridor 4 "Atlantic" – Executive Board Meeting
On the 23rd of May 2016 the 1st Executive Board Meeting of the New EEIG Atlantic Corridor took place in Madrid.
Press release
Date: 10th of March 2016
10th TAG – RAG of the Atlantic Corridor
The 10th TAG – RAG of the Atlantic Corridor took place at the Coimbra Palace in Lisbon, on the 16th of March 2016.
Press release
Date: 23rd of February 2016
Launching Event in Vienna: Deepening the Dialogue
On February 23rd at the Hofburg Palace in Vienna, a major step was taken towards recognizing the importance of the European Rail Freight Corridors. It was a memorable day that marked the launching of three new Rail Freight Corridors (ScanMed, Baltic-Adriatic and North Sea-Baltic) as well as the extension to Germany of the Atlantic Corridor.
Press release
Date: 1st of February 2016
Launching Event of four Rail Freight Corridors
On February 23rd Vienna’s Hofburg Palace will host a joint event to mark and commemorate the launching of three rail freight corridors: RFC ScanMed,
Baltic-Adriatic and North Sea-Baltic as well as the extension to Germany of the Atlantic Corridor.
Press release
Date: 27th & 28th January 2016 – Brussels
PCS Next Generation Training Session
To help our customers with improving their knowledge of PCS, and more specific the PCS Next Generation features , the North Sea – Mediterranean (2), the Mediterranean (6) and the Atlantic (4) Corridors have jointly and together with RNE organized a training. This training session was held in Infrabel Offices in Brussels on January the 27th and the 28th and it was very fruitful for applicants, Infrastructure Managers and to the Corridors as well as many experiences were gathered, not only about the new PCS tool but also about the products and processes of Rail Freight Corridors.
Press release
Date: 1st of January 2016
European Freight Corridor „Atlantic“ extends to Germany by 1 January 2016: new Connection to France and the Iberian Peninsula
Strengthening of European rail freightCorridor-One Stop Shop becomes single point of contact for customers DB Netz AG joins European Economic Interest Grouping „Atlantic Corridor“
Press release
Date: 18th of September 2015
Transfennica Logistics: new rail service connecting Antwerp to Hendaye (Irun)
The subsidiary of the Dutch shipping company, Transfennica Logistics has initiated a new rail service connecting Antwerp to Hendaye (Irun).
Press release
Date: 10th July 2015
Results of MAC 2014 for the Atlantic Corridor
It was with great joy and pride that on the 10 July 2015 the CEF Coordination Committee had given a favorable opinion on the funding application submitted by the Atlantic Corridor to the Multiannual Call 2014 concerning projects of common interest under the Connecting Europe Facility in the field of transport.
This award is seen as recognition for the good and dedicated work performed by all Partners of the EEIG Atlantic Corridor.