Freight Tracks Now! Issue 2026 01 (10 Jan 2026)

FreightTracks Now! returns for 2026 with a first edition that captures a rail freight sector in motion. From Europe-wide DAC trials and renewed calls for stronger multimodal connections, to a landmark report quantifying the economic and social value of Australian rail, this issue sets the agenda for the year ahead. We report from Verona as Siemens and Railpool commit to a new locomotive hub, examine why Network Rail is dealing with a bridge strike every five hours, and reflect on the people behind the industry — from DRS’s charity photoshoot to CN railroaders who made a difference in 2025. With a President’s message from the RAC, global political attention on rail, and insight from freight leaders across continents, the relaunched FreightTracks Now! starts 2026 with authority, relevance and momentum.