More freight transport by rail

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Commercial space for freight transport and logistics companies should – in addition to good motorway connections – be connected to rail and/or waterways wherever possible.

In order to (once again) make greater use of rail for freight transport, the shipping industry needs direct access to efficient regional logistics hubs. These include, above all, the four inland ports in Hanover, the Seelze marshalling yard, and the airport in Langenhagen.

With the Megahub Lehrte freight transport center (GVZ), DB also commissioned a modern transshipment facility (road/rail and rail/rail) in 2020, which significantly improves connections to seaports. 

ERFA rail connection

Shipping companies in the Hanover region with a rail siding have the opportunity to participate in a professional exchange format:ERFA Gleisanschluss (experience exchange group)organizes biannual workshops for its member companies and represents their interests in the political arena. The Hanover region promotes membership of companies through a financial subsidy.

Railway siding consulting

The Hannover region supports companies in shifting their freight transport to rail. As part of a free initial consultation, companies with or without their own rail connection that want to use rail (more) as a mode of transport in the future receive basic assistance.

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