Delays in processing of METRANS trains in Hamburg and Bremerhaven in the direction to and from the Czech Republic (updated 20.09.2021)
Dear Business Partner, Last week (see below), we have informed you about operational irregularities in the circulation of METRANS trains caused an unfavorable situation with the delayed processing of METRANS trains in Hamburg and Bremerhaven. Unfortunately, we have to add that this unfavorable situation at seaport terminals persists, the current delay is up to 24 hours, […]
Construction of the new METRANS terminal in Zalaegerszeg has started
As announced in February 2021, METRANS will expand the network of its terminals by building another HUB terminal in Hungary. The new, 40 million euro investment is situated in the western part of the country, in Zalaegerszeg. This location is strategically situated to meet the growing demand of transloading and distribution of containers arriving at […]
NEW CONNECTION – Direct connection between METRANS Budapest and AFLUENT terminal in Arad (Romania)
We are glad to inform you, that in regards to the increasing number of requests about an expansion of METRANS activities in Romania, a new regular connection between BUDAPEST and ARAD (AFLUENT terminal) will be launched. Herewith, we would like to highlight, that we appreciate the support of terminal AFLUENT, also we are pleased that we […]
Update to the situation on railways in Germany
We received information about the strike of train drivers of the German union GDL from September 1st 2021, 5:00 pm to September 7th 2021, 02:00 am. We assume a similar situation as for the last strike of the GDL association in Germany. If DB Netz staff operating the railway infrastructure does not join the strike, METRANS trains […]
Electrical Power Shutdown at METRANS BUDAPEST Terminal
Dear Customers, Please let us inform you about a short-term restriction at METRANS BUDAPEST terminal (BUCS). Due to a planned complete shutdown of electricity, the operation of the terminal will be suspended on August 29, 2021, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. In this time frame, the terminal will not operate. For this reason, it will […]
Consequences of heavy rainfall on the railway line Bad Schandau / Děčín – Update No. 5
Update 23.08.2021: Following our previous reports on the operational situation on the corridor from the North German seaports, Rotterdam and Duisburg to the Czech Republic, it is certainly good news that restrictions on freight trains at the Děčín – Bad Schandau border crossing ended and operation returned to full level on August 22, 2021. We are in […]