Poland: Freightliner, DB to enter freight market

With the opening of the rail freight market in Poland at the beginning of 2007, two non-Polish companies are leading the way in launching their activities on the Polish market.

Freightliner of the UK has established its Polish subsidiary, Freightliner PL, seeing opportunities in Poland's position as one of the world's largest coal exporters, as well as in the country's status as a transit country. Rafal Milczarski, the Executive Director of Freightliner PL, has stated that the company is currently securing the certification of its rolling stock, and recruiting.

Deutsche Bahn (DB), Germany's national rail company, is forming an alliance with PCC Rail, a private freight operator in Poland, owned by Germany's Petro Carbo Chem (PCC). The companies are reported to be in talks, and it is understood that Deutsche Bahn would transfer 50 locomotives to PCC Rail for the prospective new venture.
Source:railway-market.pl