Intercontainer-Interfrigo SA is expanding its combined transport network on the Germany–Austria–Southeast Europe axis
In addition, a new connection has been inaugurated between Germany and Sweden, which will also act as a link between the networks in Sweden and Southeast Europe.
Mannheim–Sopron The frequency of the Mannheim-Sopron Container-Express (MSCE) was increased from two to three services a week in the west – east direction in February 2009, and from three to four a week in the opposite direction.
Herne–Austria This is a new product launched by Intercontainer on 9th March 2009, linking the Ruhr area with Austria three times a week in both directions.
Mannheim–Thessaloniki/Inoi The existing Mannheim–Sopron service is being expanded with the addition of a direct link to Greece. Starting on 14th March 2009, an additional weekly departure is being offered in both directions.
Wels–Sopron/Southeast Europe The frequency of the "Austrolink" between Wels and Sopron with a connection to the Southeast European trains was increased on 9th March 2009 by a third weekly departure in both directions.
Cologne–Vienna–Sopron/Southeast Europe This new block-train service with three departures a week in both directions was inau¬gurated on 16th March 2009. The train leaves Cologne on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, stops over in Freudenau in the port of Vienna and connects with the Southeast European network in Sopron. From there, Intercontainer trains run to Budapest, Koper, Skopje, Bucharest, Thessaloniki, Inoi and Istanbul. The train also stops in Vienna on the return journey to (un)load containers and swap bodies.
Herne–Helsingborg The first block-train was operated between Herne and Helsingborg on 4th March 2009. With immediate effect, Intercontainer offers a daily overnight service from Tuesday to Friday between the Ruhr terminal and the terminal in south Sweden, and vice versa. In Helsingborg, intermodal consignments are offered connections with Intercontainer Scandinavia AB network, to and from Gothenburg, Västeras, Norrköping, Södertälje, Eskilstuna, Borlänge and Gävle. In Herne, Intercontainer provides connections with its Herne-Sopron Container-Express to the Southeast European network, offering services to and from Hungary, Slovenia, Romania, Macedonia, Greece and Turkey.
