Rail Cargo Group

Rail Cargo Austria AG · RCG · Austria

ÖBB's freight arm and the strongest operator on the South-East European corridors, including the broad-gauge link into Ukraine.

Intermodal Wagonload Block train Bulk Automotive Chemicals / tanker

Key facts

Line code
RCG
Country
Austria
Region
Central Europe
Gauge
Standard (1435 mm) + Broad (1520 mm)
Traction
Electric & diesel
Network
~9,700 route-km
Wagon fleet
~22,000 wagons
Terminals
5
Corridors
4

Schedule coverage: High — daily or multiple daily services on core relations. This is an editorial coverage indicator, not a measured count of services.

Emissions profile

Across the 4 corridors this operator runs on RailScanner, the mean intensity is 11 gCO₂ per tonne-kilometre — about 82% below the road benchmark of 62 g.

Planning estimates following GLEC v3 methodology — not a regulatory-grade declaration. For compliance reporting, reference the certified consignment documentation.

Services sold

Intermodal

Containers, swap bodies and semi-trailers on flat wagons.

Wagonload

Individual wagons consolidated into mixed trains.

Block train

A whole train moving point to point without reformation.

Bulk

Coal, ore, aggregates and grain in dedicated wagons.

Automotive

Finished vehicles and automotive parts.

Chemicals / tanker

Liquid and gas cargo in tank wagons.

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