As of 1 August 2021, Zita Koops-Árvai has become the managing director of the Permanent Management Office of RFC Rhine-Danube.
Previously, she spent over 6 years at the Joint Office of RailNetEurope as a project leader in various positions, such as a Senior RFC Manager, and had also worked at the Sales and Customer Relations Department of MÁV before.
Since 4th August 2021, there has been a disruption of rail traffic on the line Domažlice – Plzeň in the Czech Republic due to a train accident. Správa železnic is aiming to ensure operation again from the late afternoon on 6 August 2021.
The re-routing overview of RFC Rhine-Danube can be dowloaded from the following link:
RFC RHD Re-Routing Overview_2021-2022
We will keep posting updates about the evolution of the situation.
The Customer Information Platform (CIP), an internet-based application operated by RailNetEurope (RNE) on behalf of the Rail Freight Corridors (RFCs), has been successfully rolled out to RFC Rhine-Danube. The information concerning this newest RFC is now available in the CIP productive environment under https://cip-online.rne.eu. With this, the CIP now provides customer-relevant information on railway infrastructure in 26 European countries covering the entire RFC Network.
The cornerstone of CIP is an interactive map, which is supplemented by a joint document share point used by all RFCs. The CIP interactive map provides a wide range of information on the rail infrastructure along the routes of RFCs, such as the rail freight-relevant line properties, length of the line sections, ETCS deployment plans and further investment projects. The CIP interactive map also features information about the re-routing options in case of international contingencies appearing along the routes of the RFCs as well as an advanced functionality for route-planning.
In addition to the above, the geographical coverage of CIP is gradually being extended beyond the routing of RFCs, thus covering also the feeder and outflow paths of RFCs’ customers. Moreover, to further improve the experience of CIP users, in early 2021 the graphical user interface of CIP has been upgraded to match the state of the art.
After the heavy rain on Wednesday night (June 23rd), the technical systems at the Munich North marshalling yard failed after a water ingress. No single wagon traffic is currently possible there. Passing trains can run after consultation with the operations center of DB Netz AG. For freight hauliers, DB is developing alternative concepts for nearby nodes and other marshalling yards. In addition, technicians are on site around the clock to ensure that traffic in the facility can start up again as quickly as possible.
As early as tomorrow, Saturday (June 26th), part of the facility in the Munich North marshalling yard can be used again, but further restrictions are to be expected in the medium and long term.
UPDATE (30 June 2021):
For the time being, a good 20 percent of single wagon traffic at the Munich North marshalling yard is possible again. From the end of July, more than 50 percent of the individual wagons will be able to be processed there again, but technicians will continue to be on site. After heavy rain on the night of June 23rd and a water inrush, the technical systems of the marshalling yard failed. Trains going through to Austria and Italy can pass the station. For the transports in single wagon traffic, the DB has developed alternative concepts to nearby nodes and other marshalling yards.
For further information, please contact RFC ScanMed:
Since 24/06/2021, 19:49h the line between Břeclav and Hodonín (line to Přerov) has been closed due to damages after heavy weather conditions. International Freight-Trains need to be rerouted via Brno – Česká Třebová – Olomouc – Přerov/Prosenice.
Please feel free to contact us for more information.
UPDATE (28 June 2021):
Správa železnic is aiming to ensure operation by diesel traction on one track. Partial restoration of operations on Tuesday, 29 June 2021, information about the progress of work shall be available soon.
Re-introduction of electric traction is a matter of weeks, unfortunately.
Správa železnic is working on putting the interlocking system into operation. Restoration of level crossings is expected to be completed by Wednesday, June 30, 2021.
Freight railway undertakings are still advised to use the diversionary lines rerouted via Brno–Česká Třebová–Olomouc–Přerov/Prosenice. Traffic on the diversionary lines is smooth and capacity is available.
UPDATE (02 July 2021):
Správa železnic informs that both tracks between Břeclav and Hodonín are now in operation. Restoration of full electric traction operation will be completed in the near future.
Freight railway undertakings operating with electric locomotives only are still advised to use the diversionary lines rerouted via Brno–Česká Třebová–Olomouc–Přerov/Prosenice. Traffic on the diversionary lines is smooth and capacity is available.
Due to the derailment of a cargo train in the Munich area a track switch has been severly damaged. Due to this circumstance no rail freight traffic is possible between Munich East and the Munich Shunting Station.
The DB Netz Brenner production preparation unit assessed the affected trains and got into contact with RUs. A forecast of repair works was communicated. Relocation of personell was coordinated by DB Netz. An overall of 5 -6 paths could be offered each our in this area. Regarding traffic arriving from RFC 9 Rhine-Danube via Salzburg coordination was organised with ÖBB Infra.
Update 15/05/2021: The infrastructure restriction at DB Netz has been removed.
We are happy to announce that RFC Rhine-Danube recently published the Re-routing overview 2021-2022 for International Contingency Management.
The overview comprises a list of infrastructure parameters informing about the conditions on critical as well as re-routing lines.
Furthermore, the re-routing overview presents scenarios for disruptions on critical sections and related re-routing lines.
The document has been elaborated in close cooperation with operations and infrastructure experts of RFC Rhine-Danube members. You may download it from the following link:
Since late Wednesday evening (10/02/2021), the western line (Salzburg Hbf – Wels Hbf), between Hallwang-Elixhausen and Seekirchen am Wallersee has been interrupted. The repair work for the single-track operation is expected to last until 19.02.2021, 00:00 hrs.
Detailed information can be found in the following Press Releases:
Press Release of the Rail Freight Corridor Rhine-Danube
Information on the re-routing possibilites for freight trains
Update (22/02/2021): The track-interruption between Hallwang-Elixhausen and Seekirchen am Wallersee has ended. There are no speed, or capacity restrictions any more.
The Rail Freight Corridors, in close cooperation with RNE (Rail Net Europe), are pleased to provide you information on a number of PCS trainings scheduled in early 2021.
RFC Group 1: jointly organized by RFC North Sea-Med, Atlantic, Mediterranean, and North Sea-Baltic
RFC Group 2: jointly organized by RFC Baltic-Adriatic, Orient/East-Med, North Sea-Baltic, Rhine-Danube, Alpine-Western Balkan, and Amber
RFC Group 3: jointly organized by RFC Rhine-Alpine, North Sea-Med, Scan-Med RFC, and North Sea-Baltic
Our annual training focuses on the corridor specific functions in PCS, and provides you with valuable, practical insights needed for requesting Capacity on the Rail Freight Corridors for timetable 2022.
Moreover, the training enhances your knowledge by introducing you to (new) features and functions in PCS in general; informing you about the news for TT2022 and giving you the chance to practice live with individual and corridor-specific exercises.
Providing flexibility due the increased options of online meetings, several trainings are offered with the same title where the sessions will be equal. If you would like to participate to one or several of the trainings, please register under one (or more) of the following links:
15th February, 09:00-11:00 via MS Teams, General RNE training for beginner users (register)
15th February, 14:00-16:00 via MS Teams, General RNE training for advanced users (register)
16th February, 09:00-11:00 via MS Teams, RFC-specific training held by Group 2 (see information on RFC groups above) (register)
16th February, 11:00-13:00 via MS Teams, General RNE training for beginner users (register)
16th February, 14:00-16:00 via MS Teams, RFC-specific training held by Group 1 (register)
17th February, 11:00-13:00 via MS Teams, RFC-specific training held by Group 3 (register)
17th February, 09:00-11:00 via MS Teams, General RNE training for advanced users (register)
17th February, 11:00-13:00 via MS Teams, RFC-specific training held by Group 2 (register)
18th February, 09:00-11:00 via MS Teams, RFC-specific training held by Group 1 (register)
18th February, 14:00-16:00 via MS Teams, RFC-specific training held by Group 3 (register)
19th February, 09:00-11:00 via MS Teams, RFC-specific training held by Group 2 (register)
Our PaP Offer for Timetable 2022 is now published and accessible via PCS and the Website.
We are excited to inform all our customers about the publication of the Pre-Arranged Paths (PaPs) on RFC Rhine-Danube for Timetable 2022. The offer is accessible via PCS. Furthermore, the PaP Catalogue may be accessed via our Website, containing a clickable map, detailed information sheets per section, a table overview of all PaPs per direction as well as additional information on train parameters, TCRs and distances. For any questions please address the C-OSS manager.
At the same time, we are happy to announce that the Corridor Information Document for Timetable 2022 (Sections 1-4) was also published. The documents can be found on our Website.
We are looking forward to welcoming you on the RFC Rhine-Danube network!