NEWS – MFD Rail

29.05.2026

Safety culture is more than regulation

MFD Rail has joined the European Railway Safety Culture Declaration, reinforcing our commitment to a strong and collaborative safe... MFD Rail has joined the European Railway Safety Culture Declaration, reinforcing our commitment to a strong and collaborative safety culture within the European rail freight sector. As a wagon keeper...

05.03.2026

GOLD – AGAIN. AND EVEN STRONGER

We are proud to announce that MFD Rail has once again achieved the EcoVadis Gold Rating – reaffirming our position among... We are proud to announce that MFD Rail has once again achieved the EcoVadis Gold Rating – reaffirming our position among the top 5% of more than 130,000 companies worldwide. Receiving Gold...

16.01.2026

6000 PLATFORMS FOR OUR CUSTOMERS

We are thrilled to announce another milestone – the growth of our fleet to a remarkable range of 6000 platforms! Without the trust... We are thrilled to announce another milestone – the growth of our fleet to a remarkable range of 6000 platforms! Without the trust of our valued customers and suppliers, our...

13.11.2025

FROM ROAD TO RAIL

We are very pleased to support Coop on its path toward sustainable urban logistics. Shifting truck journeys to rail impressively d... We are very pleased to support Coop on its path toward sustainable urban logistics. Shifting truck journeys to rail impressively demonstrates how rail can help reduce CO₂ emissions and traffic...

27.05.2025

SUSTAINABILITY REPORT 2024

We are proud to announce our first sustainability report. We are aware that our activities have an impact on the environment and s... We are proud to announce our first sustainability report. We are aware that our activities have an impact on the environment and strive to limit these impacts as much as...

03.12.2024

GOLD RATING FOR MFD RAIL FROM ECOVADIS

We are excited that we have achieved a Gold Rating in the latest EcoVadis assessment, placing us in the top 5% of more than 130’00... We are excited that we have achieved a Gold Rating in the latest EcoVadis assessment, placing us in the top 5% of more than 130’000 rated companies globally. EcoVadis is...

21.10.2024

MFD RAIL SHAPES THE FUTURE

Future generations can anticipate the creation of Germany’s second-largest lake. After the closure of the Hambach and Garzweiler o... Future generations can anticipate the creation of Germany’s second-largest lake. After the closure of the Hambach and Garzweiler open-cast mines in North Rhine-Westphalia, RWE Power plans to transform the area...

18.09.2024

COMMITMENT TO SUSTAINABILITY

On the occasion of our first participation in the Green Logistics Expo in Padua, FerPress published an article on MFD Rail. FerPre... On the occasion of our first participation in the Green Logistics Expo in Padua, FerPress published an article on MFD Rail. FerPress is an Italian news agency that specializes in...

20.03.2024

SUSTAINABLE, TAILOR-MADE INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

On the occasion of our first appearance at the SITL in Paris, “La Tribune” has published a report about us. The renowned “La Tribu... On the occasion of our first appearance at the SITL in Paris, “La Tribune” has published a report about us. The renowned “La Tribune” is one of the most important...

20.02.2024

5000 PLATFORMS FOR OUR CUSTOMERS

We are thrilled to announce another milestone – the growth of our fleet to a remarkable range of 5000 platforms! Without the trust... We are thrilled to announce another milestone – the growth of our fleet to a remarkable range of 5000 platforms! Without the trust of our valued customers and suppliers, our...

06.12.2023

MOBILER MEETS MFD RAIL: HIRE UP TO 600 MML UNDERFRAMES

The Rail Cargo Group (RCG) have concluded a framework agreement with MFD Rail. In the future, 600 additional container carrier wag... The Rail Cargo Group (RCG) have concluded a framework agreement with MFD Rail. In the future, 600 additional container carrier wagons will contribute to transferring even more goods from road...

17.03.2023

GREEN LOANS FOR RAIL SECTOR

Decarbonisation of transports in order for governments to meet their net zero commitments is a big issue these days. We are excite... Decarbonisation of transports in order for governments to meet their net zero commitments is a big issue these days. We are excited to share an interview with KfW IPEX-Banks’ Green...

24.02.2023

Saves time, money and increases safety

Do you know this? Unplanned events cost time, money, and nerves and throw your schedule off track: a semi-trailer of your transpor... Do you know this? Unplanned events cost time, money, and nerves and throw your schedule off track: a semi-trailer of your transport was lifted by the crane while still locked...

13.01.2023

OVER 500 YEARS OF INDUSTRY EXPERTISE

We finally had our first on-site Sales and Operations Meeting in our new offices in Rotkreuz. It was a great pleasure to welcome a... We finally had our first on-site Sales and Operations Meeting in our new offices in Rotkreuz. It was a great pleasure to welcome all team members on site and to...

15.11.2022

2000TH RAILCAR IN OUR FLEET

Without the trust of our valued customers, we would not be so successful today. Having already added the 1000th wagon to our fleet... Without the trust of our valued customers, we would not be so successful today. Having already added the 1000th wagon to our fleet in March this year, this month we...

22.07.2022

STRIKING & DISTINCTIVE AS MFD RAIL

Since the founding of MFD Rail in 2020, we have continued to develop dynamically in the intermodal railcar transport sector g... Since the founding of MFD Rail in 2020, we have continued to develop dynamically in the intermodal railcar transport sector gaining access to important regional markets and customers. Recently, our fleet...

12.04.2022

1000TH RAILCAR ON ITS WAY TO THE CUSTOMER

We are very pleased to announce that our 1000th railcar has just left production and is on its way to the customer. Follow us live... We are very pleased to announce that our 1000th railcar has just left production and is on its way to the customer. Follow us live how our fleet and offered transport...

16.03.2022

GREEN LOAN FOR MFD RAIL: KFW IPEX-BANK FINANCING INVESTMENTS IN NEW FREIGHT CARS

KfW IPEX-Bank is the mandated lead arranger, underwriter and bookrunner of large-volume growth financing for the Swiss freight car... KfW IPEX-Bank is the mandated lead arranger, underwriter and bookrunner of large-volume growth financing for the Swiss freight car rental company MFD Rail. The funds will be used to finance...

11.03.2022

MFD RAIL MARKET SURVEY 2022

MFD Rail has decided to conduct recurring market surveys. In December 2021, we did this for the first time with an outlook to 2022... MFD Rail has decided to conduct recurring market surveys. In December 2021, we did this for the first time with an outlook to 2022. With this, we want to pick...

01.02.2022

SUSTAINALYTICS SUCCESSFULLY CERTIFIES MFD RAIL’S GREEN FINANCING FRAMEWORK

In January 2022, MFD Rail successfully certifies its Green Financing Framework. We do what we say. With the successful certificati... In January 2022, MFD Rail successfully certifies its Green Financing Framework. We do what we say. With the successful certification of our Green Financing Framework, we have created the basis...

02.12.2021

DB CARGO RELIES ON MFD RAIL FOR THE FUTURE

On September 29, 2021, DB Cargo AG and MFD Rail signed an agreement on a strategic partnership. To this end, a long-term lease agr... On September 29, 2021, DB Cargo AG and MFD Rail signed an agreement on a strategic partnership. To this end, a long-term lease agreement was agreed under which DB Cargo...

14.09.2021

SHAPE THE FUTURE. WITH A STRONG FINANCING PARTNER.

Our co-operation with KfW IPEX-Bank combines two partners whose names stand for sustainability, progress and expertise. By working... Our co-operation with KfW IPEX-Bank combines two partners whose names stand for sustainability, progress and expertise. By working together, these two companies prove not only their commitment to focusing on...

20.10.2020

FINANCING INVESTMENTS IN NEW FREIGHT CARS FOR MFD RAIL

KFW-Bank IPEX and Oaktree, together with the management team of MFD Rail, is financing the development of a freight car portfolio... KFW-Bank IPEX and Oaktree, together with the management team of MFD Rail, is financing the development of a freight car portfolio for the Swiss start-up. KfW IPEX-Bank is actively involved...