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Railways simply explained

Block force measuring: Wafer-thin...

Safe rail operations can only be guaranteed if all brakes function reliably. The block force measuring plays a key [...]

Block force measuring: Wafer-thin film revolutionises brake safety. - Read article

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Wheeled power

MOBILER: Flexible Freight Transport...

What if loading freight onto a train didn’t require a crane, a siding, or a full terminal? That’s [...]

MOBILER: Flexible Freight Transport by Road and Rail - Read article

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Freight Forest for the win

The Rail Cargo Group has reinvented its trade fair presence with the 'Freight Forest'. A bold move that [...]

Freight Forest for the win - Read article

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Railways simply explained

No train runs without shunting

Shunting is the birthplace of every train. In this article, you will find out why this is the case, how and where [...]

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Railways simply explained

The brake shoe

When you think of shoes, you think of human footwear. But did you know that trains wear them too? We will explain [...]

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Becoming a train driver: an interview...

Noah Nickisch is completing his first year of train driver training with Rail Cargo Group in Germany. His training [...]

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Full Speed Ahead for Logistics

The world of logistics is full of opportunities – a point that Margot, Clémentine and Lucia, three [...]

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RCG’s Big Review of the Year 2024

Let's look back on an eventful year.

RCG’s Big Review of the Year 2024 - Read article

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20 years of apprenticeships

RCG apprentices tour Europe

Thinking outside the box, gaining new impressions and understanding connections better: 11 RCG apprentices gained [...]

RCG apprentices tour Europe - Read article

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Schoolbag of Hope

2024 is a record year for the school bag collection campaign organised by the Stepic CEE Charity Association: [...]

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Railways simply explained

Freight traffic at night

When most people are asleep and stores are closed, the Rail Cargo Group (RCG) moves goods onto tracks. While it is [...]

Freight traffic at night - Read article

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15 years together on the rails: Rail...

Rail Cargo Austria (RCA) privatised MÁV Cargo in 2008. The rail transport company, which continues its [...]

15 years together on the rails: Rail Cargo Hungaria as part of the Rail Cargo Group - Read article

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Burning for Logistics

Bettina Castillo has been Head of Production and Maintenance at the Rail Cargo Group (RCG) since the beginning of [...]

Burning for Logistics - Read article

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“Every special transport is different”

When it comes to special transports for unusual goods, the Rail Cargo Group’s (RCG) experts can provide an [...]

“Every special transport is different” - Read article

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The Big RCG Year in Review

It's time to look back on the year 2023.

The Big RCG Year in Review - Read article

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Railways simply explained

Route class

Did you know that railway routes are divided into route classes? And why freight wagons must not exceed the [...]

Route class - Read article

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RCG Europe Weeks – Embracing...

In September and October, our apprentices had the opportunity to get a taste of the international rail industry [...]

RCG Europe Weeks – Embracing International Experiences - Read article

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We transport opportunities

1,000 school bags for children in Romania and Kosovo as part of the charity school campaign “Future in your [...]

We transport opportunities - Read article

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Experts talking

Clemens Först: “Striking Disadvantage”

The crisis has left its mark on Austrian rail freight company RCG as well. How Clemens Först, CEO at ÖBB [...]

Clemens Först: “Striking Disadvantage” - Read article

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Railways simply explained

The track gauge

The gauge of a railway indicates the internal distance between the two rails. The standard gauge differs from the [...]

The track gauge - Read article

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RCG Bike Challenge 2023

In three days by bike from Klagenfurt to Caorle. All about the highlights of the Rail Cargo Group's sporty [...]

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Railways simply explained

The sand spreader

Hardly anyone knows it, and yet it is essential for a "smooth" train journey: the sand spreader.

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Rail freight transport through the ages

In 2023, ÖBB will celebrate its 100th anniversary. A remarkable success story in which the RCG has also [...]

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Railways simply explained

Single wagon transport

Do you know what single wagon transport is and what role it plays in Austria? Why they are critical for success [...]

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Job descriptions

3 Questions for Container Checker Nicole

Nicole thoroughly checks the technical condition of the containers at the Wolfurt terminal.

3 Questions for Container Checker Nicole - Read article

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Felix Thaler is "Tyrolean Apprentice...

Young, committed and cool-headed even in hot phases: RCG apprentice Felix Thaler was awarded the "Tyrolean [...]

Felix Thaler is "Tyrolean Apprentice of the Month" - Read article

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Job descriptions

Passengers or freight – the different...

Train drivers are true heroes on the rails. With thousands of horsepower at their command and the duty to [...]

Passengers or freight – the different types of train drivers - Read article

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Job descriptions

"Proud to bring the train to its...

Gergely Koppányi has been part of the Hungarian locomotive drivers' team of the Rail Cargo Group (RCG) [...]

"Proud to bring the train to its destination" - Read article

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Railways simply explained

Double heading

Do you know what “double heading” means? Or why multiple-unit traction can take different forms? Why [...]

Double heading - Read article

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Five generations on the railways

Many families share a passion for the railways that extends over generations – as is the case with the [...]

Five generations on the railways - Read article

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Railways simply explained

Under power: the pantograph

The railway is powered by electricity. But how does the electricity get from the grid to the traction units? Via [...]

Under power: the pantograph - Read article

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Knowledge exchange as a condition for...

Two apprentices swap companies for three months and gain fresh perspectives for their future careers. A look into [...]

Knowledge exchange as a condition for success – RCG & UnitCargo’s apprentice partnership scheme - Read article

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Job descriptions

Safety knows no time

Our wagon technicians are on duty day and night, in sun and snow.

Safety knows no time - Read article

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On honeymoon by rail

RCG employee Lukas Waldherr-Hrdina shows how #railcore a honeymoon can be and [...]

On honeymoon by rail - Read article

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“It’s a success story for all of us”:...

We broke the 1 million tonnes barrier in transporting grain from the Ukraine in 2022. Many of our committed [...]

“It’s a success story for all of us”: Svetlana on transporting grain from Ukraine - Read article

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40 years at RCG

Long-serving colleagues Heribert Rabel and Herbert Grumböck in conversation

40 years at RCG - Read article

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Driving Licence for the Future: RCG...

At the Energy Driving Licence seminar, the climate logisticians of tomorrow learn how to use energy sustainably at [...]

Driving Licence for the Future: RCG Apprentices Demonstrate Climate Know-How - Read article

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Be #RAILCORE

Arge Baustahl on the rails: Back to...

Arge Baustahl Eisen Blasy-Neptun GmbH started its success story in 1949 as the first iron-bending company in [...]

Arge Baustahl on the rails: Back to the roots - Read article

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RCG European Weeks make a successful...

Six apprentices got to live and breathe international rail transport at various locations across Europe this [...]

RCG European Weeks make a successful return - Read article

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Railways simply explained

All-rounders in Focus: Taurus...

More than twice as fast as a cheetah and many times stronger than a bull: The vehicles of the Taurus fleet are [...]

All-rounders in Focus: Taurus Locomotives - Read article

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Railways simply explained

What does condition-based maintenance...

Rail vehicles are like cars: they have to be taken to the workshop where certain maintenance and repair work is [...]

What does condition-based maintenance mean? - Read article

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Experts talking

Current Challenges of Combined...

Guest Commentary by Attila Czöndör, Member of the Board and Managing Director of Rail Cargo Terminal - [...]

Current Challenges of Combined Transport in Hungary - Read article

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RCG Bike Challenge 2022

From Tyrol to Italy in 3 days. 255 kilometers. 5.790 meters of altitude.

RCG Bike Challenge 2022 - Read article

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Be #RAILCORE

Hödlmayr – Sustainable vehicle logistics

Anyone looking to transport vehicles is in the best hands with Hödlmayr. Hödlmayr Rail Logistics GmbH is [...]

Hödlmayr – Sustainable vehicle logistics - Read article

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Family tradition "railway" - Family...

ÖBB offers a workplace with a lot of history and cohesion. We often talk about our ÖBB family, where [...]

Family tradition "railway" - Family Pollak and the ÖBB - Read article

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Job descriptions

3 Questions for Patrick Gamsjäger

Every day, Patrick works on implementing the different requirements of MIKE Tracking in the interests of the [...]

3 Questions for Patrick Gamsjäger - Read article

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Railways simply explained

Full steam ahead: our own traction

RCG offers cross-border traction from a single source, thanks to its modern fleet of traction units. Traction [...]

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Railways simply explained

Consignment notes

A consignment note accompanies every consignment on its journey and ensures that it is transported in an orderly [...]

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Railways simply explained

Multimodality and intermodality

We all use different means of transport in our everyday lives. So we travel in a multimodal way, sometimes even in [...]

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Job descriptions

3 Questions for Martin, Product Owner

Martin loves new challenges and the variety in his job. That's good, because his job might hold a new [...]

3 Questions for Martin, Product Owner - Read article

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State-certified customs professionals...

Three RCG employees have successfully completed the customs training program at the Federal Finance Academy (BFA). [...]

State-certified customs professionals in action - Read article

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Job descriptions

3 Questions for Barbara, Innovation...

Barbara is up for any challenge and loves working with people from all different European countries.

3 Questions for Barbara, Innovation Manager - Read article

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Be #RAILCORE

Lenzing Group: A partnership with...

The Lenzing Group manufactures fibres from natural wood for industry and retailers in the fashion, beauty and [...]

Lenzing Group: A partnership with tradition - Read article

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With the RCG apprenticeship to the...

Choosing a profession is one thing. Being successful is the other. Nicole Plaimer, a completed the RCG [...]

With the RCG apprenticeship to the state championships of the professions - Read article

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Dynamic and diverse – an...

As a multi award winning training company, the Rail Cargo Group (RCG) offers an apprenticeship which moves with [...]

Dynamic and diverse – an apprenticeship at the RCG - Read article

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Job descriptions

Dream job: train driver – Alberto...

In the green spring, in the sunny summer, in the golden autumn and now through snow-covered tree landscapes. [...]

Dream job: train driver – Alberto Giuriola on his passion: the railroads - Read article

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A job with meaning - apprenticeship...

The new apprenticeship year at the ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) will commence in September 2022. We have been [...]

A job with meaning - apprenticeship at the RCG - Read article

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RCG review – That was 2021

TransNET, exciting cooperations and an extraordinary amount of trucks transported by rail – 2021 was a year [...]

RCG review – That was 2021 - Read article

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Be #RAILCORE

ASAMER: Committed to the environment

If you need gravel, concrete or earthworks, you are in good hands with ASAMER Kies- und Betonwerke GmbH. The [...]

ASAMER: Committed to the environment - Read article

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Train driver training backstage

Train driver trainings: From...

We are creating a working environment in which continuing education is everyday practice. This also includes new [...]

Train driver trainings: From passenger to freight transport - Read article

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Career and apprenticeship at ÖBB Rail...

Motivated and committed employees are vital to the Rail Cargo Group. Their commitment is the key to the [...]

Career and apprenticeship at ÖBB Rail Cargo Group - Read article

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Crane construction at the Rail Cargo...

The Budapest Container Terminal (RCG-BILK) is the hub for combined freight transport to Western and Southeastern [...]

Crane construction at the Rail Cargo Terminal - BILK - Read article

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SHE is #railcore

“Top Sharing” for diversity and...

Leading as a double team: “Top Sharing” brings diversity to management and enables opportunities in [...]

“Top Sharing” for diversity and better compatibility of job and family - Read article

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Dive into... SmartLINK

The 7 "Most Wanted" - A portrait of...

Small or large quantity, mineral oil, wood or consumer goods - what would you like? With our versatile freight [...]

The 7 "Most Wanted" - A portrait of our most popular freight trains - Read article

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SHE is #railcore

Gender Diversity: What we can learn...

Here at the ÖBB Rail Cargo Group, we know that diversity is a key factor for success – both today and [...]

Gender Diversity: What we can learn from research - Read article

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Our vision 2030+

Our vision: a future with autonomous production in rail freight transport! How we will get there and what it will [...]

Our vision 2030+ - Read article

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SHE is #railcore

One job, two genders: How our...

Here at the ÖBB Rail Cargo Group, we know that diverse teams are the key to success. As we aspire to live out [...]

One job, two genders: How our apprentices experience diversity at the ÖBB Rail Cargo Group - Read article

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SHE is #railcore

Gender diversity in the ÖBB Rail...

There’s no doubt about it: qualifications, not gender, are what count at work. Our aim is to give everyone [...]

Gender diversity in the ÖBB Rail Cargo Group: an update - Read article

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SHE is #railcore

Jobs before gender: What makes the...

It’s not the gender of our staff that matters, it’s what skills they have. Diverse teams are the key [...]

Jobs before gender: What makes the difference? - Read article

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Welcome Day @ RCG

To create prospects. To promote commitment. To assume responsibility. To develop pioneering spirit. To move [...]

Welcome Day @ RCG - Read article

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Eurasia Review

2020 was an eventful year for rail freight transport to and from China. As the sustainable backbone of the [...]

Eurasia Review - Read article

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RCG review – That was 2020

SmartLINK & MIKE, Digital Automatic Coupling and 20 years of Rail Cargo Group apprenticeships – 2020 was [...]

RCG review – That was 2020 - Read article

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20 years of apprenticeships

20 years of RCG apprenticeships: ...

The Rail Cargo Group is celebrating a special anniversary this year: for 20 years, the company has been helping [...]

20 years of RCG apprenticeships: Congratulations from those who have been part of the journey - Read article

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Between Taurus and Orchestra

Zoltán Bókai, an employee of Rail Cargo Hungaria, manages both locomotives and an orchestra. In an [...]

Between Taurus and Orchestra - Read article

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20 years of apprenticeships

20 years of RCG apprenticeships:...

It’s 20 years since our first freight forwarding apprentices began their training at the RCG. It was the [...]

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20 years of apprenticeships

20 years of RCG apprenticeships –...

In the course of our anniversary, we are putting colleagues in the spotlight who have made the RCG apprenticeships [...]

20 years of RCG apprenticeships – Matthäus Tepperberg combined his apprenticeship with a graduate degree - Read article

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20 years of apprenticeships

20 years of RCG apprenticeships –...

In the course of our anniversary, we are putting colleagues in the spotlight who have made the RCG apprenticeships [...]

20 years of RCG apprenticeships – Kathrin Schindler: “I would choose the RCG again” - Read article

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20 years of apprenticeships

20 years of RCG apprenticeships –...

In the course of our anniversary, we are putting our colleagues in the spotlight who have made the RCG [...]

20 years of RCG apprenticeships – Karin Scheiblehner: from apprentice to Chair of the Works Council - Read article

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20 years of apprenticeships

20 years of RCG apprenticeships –...

In the course of our anniversary, we are putting our colleagues in the spotlight who have made the RCG [...]

20 years of RCG apprenticeships – Sandra Hirz on her experiences as apprentice and trainer - Read article

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Experts talking

Digital Automatic Coupling: a...

An interview with Clemens Först, CEO of the Rail Cargo Group The ÖBB Rail Cargo Group is part of a [...]

Digital Automatic Coupling: a revolution in freight transport - Read article

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The RCG Bike Challenge 2020: Race...

Our staff proved they are well in the saddle and demonstrated their team spirit at the RCG Bike Challenge on [...]

The RCG Bike Challenge 2020: Race across Amstetten - Read article

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20 years of apprenticeships

20 years of apprenticeship at RCG -...

In the course of our anniversary, we are bringing those colleagues into the spotlight who have made teaching in [...]

20 years of apprenticeship at RCG - Michael Sordo looks back on his apprenticeship - Read article

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Review of a successful fire brigade...

Rigorous management systems ensure maximum quality, safety and environmental standards. Nine of our colleagues at [...]

Review of a successful fire brigade training course at Terminal BILK (Budapest) - Read article

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Living safety as part of our annual...

Our annual Rail Cargo Carrier - Germany emergency drill took place on 18th July as part of our emergency [...]

Living safety as part of our annual emergency drill - Read article

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20 years of apprenticeships

20 years of apprenticeship: 600...

We’re celebrating 20 years of RCG apprenticeships and proudly present the people who make it what it is today.

20 years of apprenticeship: 600 apprentices in 20 years - Read article

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Our up-and-coming train drivers

The Rail Cargo Group’s extensive service portfolio and exceptional fleet of traction vehicles make for a [...]

Our up-and-coming train drivers - Read article

RCG Inside

#RCG Encouragement

Climate change, COVID-19, the economic slump … our world is changing at breakneck speed. Rail freight [...]

#RCG Encouragement - Read article

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Health protection is our top priority

Even though some of the restrictions have been lifted, we remain totally committed to protecting the health of our [...]

Health protection is our top priority - Read article

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THANK YOU #TeamRCG

The fact that we can keep the international flow of goods moving and make sure supplies get delivered is down to [...]

THANK YOU #TeamRCG - Read article

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Railways simply explained

Industrial sidings

Do you know what industrial sidings are needed for? Do you know how they help make freight transport more [...]

Industrial sidings - Read article

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Gewinnspielbedingungen I Terms and...

Wenn Sie an einem unserer Gewinnspiele teilnehmen, akzeptieren Sie automatisch die unten genannten [...]

Gewinnspielbedingungen I Terms and conditions for prize games - Read article

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Review - That was the year 2019

Noah's Train, SmartCargo, TransANT. 2019 was an eventful year, a year full of innovations, developments, [...]

Review - That was the year 2019 - Read article

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Job descriptions

"I'm in control of 10,000 horsepower"

Maruša Pahor is a very relaxed person. Which is a good character trait, since she is a locomotive driver [...]

"I'm in control of 10,000 horsepower" - Read article

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National Award "Mobility" for TransANT

TransANT, our revolutionary and already award-winning platform wagon innovation, was awarded the National Award [...]

National Award "Mobility" for TransANT - Read article

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European Commodities Exchange 2019

The 59th European Commodities Exchange will take place this year from 17-18 October in Vienna.

European Commodities Exchange 2019 - Read article

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EFFIE goes to TransANT

RCG wins in the Industrial and Investment Goods category We submitted our TransANT communications campaign to [...]

EFFIE goes to TransANT - Read article

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The RCG Bike Challenge 2019

The race around Istria The RCG Bike Challenge enters its third round and takes place this year just in time for [...]

The RCG Bike Challenge 2019 - Read article

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Kings&Queens at the Oberbank Forum in...

At this year's Oberbank Forum in Linz - with 800 invited guests from business and industry - we spoke together [...]

Kings&Queens at the Oberbank Forum in Linz - Read article

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Thank you, ROLA!

The ROLA process in pictures – The...

A journey on the Rolling Highways is handled at the speed of an express train. We’ll show you how simple it [...]

The ROLA process in pictures – The Rolling Road is superbly simple - Read article

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Green supplies for the European...

In July, work officially began on the “Pfons-Brenner” building lot of the Brenner Base Tunnel – [...]

Green supplies for the European project of the century: Brenner base tunnel - Read article

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Railways simply explained

Train Running Checkpoints

We leave nothing to chance. We pull out all the stops to ensure our customers’ goods reach their [...]

Train Running Checkpoints - Read article

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We are the winners of the German...

When we say this lightweight means business… ...then we’re talking about TransANT. Inspired by [...]

We are the winners of the German Brand Award 2019 - Read article

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Train driver training backstage

Part 5: Up-and-coming engine drivers...

10,000 hp under the hood. Taking care of thousands of tonnes of goods. Rather than bothering our seven [...]

Part 5: Up-and-coming engine drivers are on board - Read article

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Summer check in the ÖBB workshops

What do pavement cafés, heat waves and leak detectors have to do with the Rail Cargo Group?

Summer check in the ÖBB workshops - Read article

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Alles Gute! All the best! Buona...

We say goodbye to our RCG trainees and wish them all the best for the future. Our 9 international trainees from [...]

Alles Gute! All the best! Buona fortuna! A legjobbakat! Najlepsze życzenia! Všechno nejlepší! Sretno! - Read article

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Punctual and safe

Accurate wagon checks and comprehensive training of our employees are the basis for ensuring that our freight [...]

Punctual and safe - Read article

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Job descriptions

With 8,000 HP through the Rhine area

Alim Öztürk has always had a soft spot for trains. Since his early childhood he has dreamed of driving a [...]

With 8,000 HP through the Rhine area - Read article

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RCG talent factory

Life as a trainee at Rail Cargo Group is challenging and varied. For our international junior staff, the new [...]

RCG talent factory - Read article

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Train driver training backstage

Part 4: A childhood dream will soon...

For nine months now, seven Italian colleagues have been doing their training as locomotive drivers at the RCG. Now [...]

Part 4: A childhood dream will soon become true - Read article

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Först*Hand Information: More quality...

The economy is on the upswing and is bringing increasing volumes to the logistics industry. Transport by land, sea [...]

Först*Hand Information: More quality at the same price? - Read article

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Wheeled power

Covered bulk wagon

The covered bulk wagon of type Talns is used for the transport of moisture-sensitive bulk goods such as [...]

Covered bulk wagon - Read article

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Job descriptions

Logistics expert Melina Salmhofer

As a child she wanted to become a veterinarian. Today she is a fashionable 21-year old logistican from the [...]

Logistics expert Melina Salmhofer - Read article

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Wheeled power

The Shimmns

Our Shimmns type freight wagon has a sliding tarpaulin or steel cover and is mainly used for transporting steel [...]

The Shimmns - Read article

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Heroines and heroes of rail – My day...

The rails connect us, we are all heroes and heroines of the railways – this was the motto of this [...]

Heroines and heroes of rail – My day at the Traindriver Challenge 2018 - Read article

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Wheeled power

The stake wagon

As the largest wood transporter in Central Europe, we carry around 200,000 loaded timber wagons a year and [...]

The stake wagon - Read article

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Railways simply explained

Special transport

Not only raw materials, cars or car parts, wood, steel, agricultural and chemical products travel by train – [...]

Special transport - Read article

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Wheeled power

The open freight wagon

Our roof-less freight wagons are particularly suitable for transporting goods that are not sensitive to the [...]

The open freight wagon - Read article

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Wheeled power

Wheeled power: Start of the RCG wagon...

The Rail Cargo Group operates an impressive fleet of vehicles in order to move tons of freight. Our wagons are the [...]

Wheeled power: Start of the RCG wagon series - Read article

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A service for the Taurus-locomotive

Traction vehicles also have to get maintained on a regular basis and it is quite a feat when a Taurus weighing [...]

A service for the Taurus-locomotive - Read article

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Train driver training backstage

Part 3: The way to becoming an expert

Our future train drivers have already completed two thirds of the theoretical training. The finish for qualifying [...]

Part 3: The way to becoming an expert - Read article

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Railways simply explained

Brake test

Before every departure of a freight train, a brake test is carried out. But do you know why this is necessary and [...]

Brake test - Read article

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Train driver training backstage

Part 2: The first few weeks

Driving a locomotive of over 80 tonnes – this is the goal to which seven young Italian colleagues, who [...]

Part 2: The first few weeks - Read article

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Train driver training backstage

Part 1: An international team

In our new series we accompany seven motivated colleagues from Italy on their training path to becoming train [...]

Part 1: An international team - Read article

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5 years Rail Cargo Carrier Czech...

On 23 May 2012, the first freight train in the Czech Republic was operated in RCG ownership. This was an [...]

5 years Rail Cargo Carrier Czech Republic - Read article