RCG relies on own traction to Antwerp

With the switch to own traction also on the Belgian section, both the TransFER Duisburg–Antwerp and the TransFER Linz–Antwerp are now operated entirely by RCG. This has been made possible by the safety certificate for Belgium issued in 2025, meaning that RCG now operates rail transport in own traction in a total of 14 countries. 
For customers, this results in greater reliability and consistently high quality along the entire route, which is now operated between Germany and Belgium with RCG’s own locomotives and personnel. Shunting operations in the Port of Antwerp will continue to be carried out by an established partner.

Increased frequency in response to rising demand 

Another adjustment concerns the TransFER Duisburg–Antwerp: the number of weekly round trips has recently been increased from two to three. Introduced in 2024 for the transport of goods in conventional wagonload traffic, this connection has since supplied the industrial area of the RhineRuhr region as well as the port areas of Antwerp and Ghent – with direct access to deep-sea shipping. Growing demand – particularly from the chemical and paper industries – has made a targeted capacity expansion necessary. 

With a transit time of just 7.5 hours, the TransFER offers a fast and reliable transport solution for wagonloads as well as 20- to 45-foot containers. The transport of dangerous goods (RID) is also possible.

22.01.2026