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New TransFER connections bring more freight trains with fixed timetables
Tuzla-Rijeka: Bosnian-Herzegovinian industrial region will be connected to Rijeka port
Budapest-Curtici: New non-stop connection
(Vienna, December 2, 2025) - The OBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) is expanding its TransFER connections at relevant hubs and thus offering its customers new logistics solutions.
The TransFER Tuzla-Rijeka is the first connection of its kind in Bosnia-Herzegovina and opens up new opportunities for an important industrial region. At the important Budapest hub, RCG is expanding its new TransFER connection Budapest-Curtici for optimized continuous transport chains between the economic centers of Western, Central and Southeastern Europe.
TransFER connections are trains that transport goods with fixed timetables and predefined stops. The principle is similar to that of passenger trains. Freight transport customers use these connections either with conventional freight wagons or intermodal units such as containers and can book a train easily and flexibly. In total there are currently over 60 such connections from Europe to Asia. By combining several TransFER connections, the OBB Rail Cargo Group offers over 1,500 options.
New TransFER is a milestone for Bosnia-Herzegovina
With the TransFER Tuzla-Rijeka, the OBB Rail Cargo Group is launching the first intermodal connection of this kind in Bosnia-Herzegovina, bringing new perspectives for the region. The Tuzla industrial region benefits from the direct connection to the port of Rijeka, which is a central hub for southern, central and southeastern Europe and a gateway to international markets. In addition to the weekly train connection, the Rail Cargo Group offers port-to-door services that enable a direct connection from the port to the customer.
OBB Rail Cargo Group board member Clemens Forst explains the advantage of the new connection: In the industrial region around Tuzla, large transport volumes from various industries are generated. We have recognized that efficient logistics solutions are required due to the complex supply chains in the region. This is exactly where our rail freight transport offer makes the difference: because we offer a sustainable alternative to road transport, enable the safe and predictable transport of large quantities and also reduce CO2 emissions. The new connection is therefore a real competitive advantage for the industry.
Non-stop connection between Budapest and Curtici links logistics hubs
The new TransFER Budapest-Curtici currently connects the BILK terminal in Budapest with Curtici once a week. The BILK terminal is the most important intermodal hub between Western and Southeastern Europe and Curtici forms the gateway to Romania and further towards the Balkans and Turkiye. The new connection complements the existing TransNET (RCG network). In combination with existing TransFER connections such as Budapest-Duisburg, Budapest-Zeebrugge or Wels-Vienna-Budapest, customers benefit from continuous transport chains between the economic centers of Western, Central and Southeastern Europe. This means fewer reloads, shorter transit times and maximum planning security for the customers of the OBB Rail Cargo Group.
Rail Cargo Group: OBB freight transport
As the leading rail logistics provider in Europe, we shape the industry. 365 days a year - 24 hours a day. In Europe and as far as Asia. With our presence in 18 countries - 14 of which have our own traction - we connect people, companies and markets from the first to the last mile. Our 6,014 logistics professionals enable us to safely bring 418,114 trains to their destination every year or around 1,150 trains every day. Every year we transport 79.9 million net tons through efficient end-to-end logistics solutions.
