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Rail freight essential for Europe\u2019s resilience<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”subzin”][\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_color=”#ffffff” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”10px” constrain_group_1=”yes” bottom_padding=”10px” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” class=”breadcrumb-section” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]Home<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_color=”#f1f1f3″ scene_position=”center” top_padding=”50px” constrain_group_1=”yes” bottom_padding=”50px” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” id=”lees-verder” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-6-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” constrain_group_1=”yes” constrain_group_2=”yes” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color=”#ffffff” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”20px” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”2\/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][vc_column_text]In a time of increasing geopolitical tensions and growing pressure on logistics chains, the importance of rail freight is becoming more evident. During the Rail Freight Conference 2026, discussions with representatives from defence, ports and logistics made it clear that rail is not only relevant for commercial flows, but also plays a critical role in the operational readiness of countries and their allies.<\/b><\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n

Lieutenant General Jan-Willem Maas, Commander of the Defence Support Command (DOSCO), put it clearly:<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe military sees rail as a second army, given its crucial role in moving equipment and supporting operations.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n[\/vc_column_text][image_with_animation image_url=”14701″ image_size=”full” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”None” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][vc_column_text]\n

This observation reflects a broader development. Across Europe, attention for military mobility is increasing, driven by the changing security landscape. The ability to move troops and equipment quickly and reliably is essential. Rail plays a key role in this, particularly due to its capacity, scalability and efficiency over longer distances.<\/p>\n

Policy developments reflect this shift as well. The Dutch government is working on measures to prioritise military transport on the rail network, ensuring that sufficient capacity is available in urgent situations. This aligns with broader European developments, where infrastructure is increasingly approached from a \u2018dual-use\u2019 perspective: systems that can be used for both civilian and military purposes.<\/p>\n

Ports play a crucial role in this context. During the conference, Cas K\u00f6nig, CEO of North Sea Port, emphasised the importance of a well-functioning connection between port and hinterland:<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe ability to move equipment and troops quickly depends to a large extent on the availability and reliability of the rail network, especially in a context of increasing geopolitical tensions.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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\u201cThe infrastructure is truly designed for this. In Vlissingen, we have rail tracks directly alongside the quay, allowing equipment to be transferred straight from ship to train without intermediate storage. This significantly speeds up the process. At the same time, facilities are continuously available for Defence. It shows how closely we cooperate and how logistics are organised to respond quickly.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n[\/vc_column_text][image_with_animation image_url=”14715″ image_size=”full” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”None” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][vc_column_text]\n

Within international agreements on Host Nation Support, ports play a key role in facilitating military logistics. This means that flows \u2014 both civilian and military \u2014 must move efficiently towards the hinterland. Rail is an essential link in this system. Without sufficient capacity and reliability, this role immediately comes under pressure.<\/p>\n

At the same time, the rail system itself is under strain. Large-scale infrastructure works, capacity constraints and increasing demand make it more complex to manage flows efficiently. This requires better coordination between countries, infrastructure managers and market parties.<\/p>\n

That is why cooperation is becoming increasingly important \u2014 not only within the sector, but also between public and private stakeholders. As Maas emphasised during the conference:<\/p>\n

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\u201cCooperation between civilian and military parties is essential to operate quickly and reliably in times of crisis.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

The challenge is not only about investment, but also about making choices. Where should capacity be allocated? How are priorities determined? And how do you ensure the system continues to function under pressure?<\/p>\n

Maas also addressed what resilience means in practice for organisations and logistics chains. According to him, it is not only about capacity, but about the ability to continue operating under disruption:<\/p>\n

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