Lineas
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2001
- HeadquartersBrussels, Belgium
- Headcount1,001–5,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
Lineas firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Lineas
- Legal name
- LINEAS NV
- Website
- https://lineas.net
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2001
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1,001–5,000 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Lineas industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Rail Freight Services
- NAICS
- Line-Haul Railroads (482111), Support Activities for Rail Transportation (48821), Rail Transportation (4821)
- SIC
- Railroads, Line-Haul Operating (4011), Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Cross-Border Rail Freight Operators (International Corridors) (TLADACAL)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Rail Freight Yard Operations (Classification, Hump & Flat Yards) (TLAJAFAB)
Keywords
Where Lineas is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Brussels
- HQ country
- Belgium
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices6 records
Markets served
Lineas business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Rail Freight Transport Services: Core revenue from providing rail freight transport services across Europe. Services include block trains, single wagon load, intermodal transport, first/last mile connections, and ad hoc/spot trains. Pricing based on distance, volume, and service type with published tariffs and energy surcharges.
- Value Added Services: Additional services including demurrage, retention, picking, storage, wagon repair, and specialized handling. VAS Plus catalog available with premium service offerings.
- Neutral Hill Services: Hump yard operations and sorting services in Antwerp for wagon classification and rail network optimization.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Annual | Standard wagon transport tariffs for domestic trade, import, export, and transit |
| Usage-based | Pay-as-you-go | Energy surcharge framework updated quarterly |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Demurrage, retention, picking, and storage rates |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels5 records
Lineas product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Lineas operates Europe's largest private rail freight network, providing daily, reliable rail transportation services across Europe connecting major ports to industrial centers. Core offerings include block trains, single wagon load, intermodal transport, first/last mile (sidings) connections, ad hoc/spot trains, value-added services (demurrage, retention, picking, storage, wagon repair), and neutral hill hump yard operations. The company also provides the MyLineas digital platform for real-time track-and-trace and TMS integration, serving industrial customers in steel, chemicals, aluminum, building materials, and automotive sectors.
Product overview
Lineas operates as a private rail freight operator offering a comprehensive suite of rail-based logistics services across Europe. The portfolio consists of core rail freight services (Block Trains, Single Wagon Load, Intermodal Trains, Ad hoc/Spot Trains, and First Mile/Last Mile services) complemented by value-added services (VAS, Neutral Hill terminal operations) and the digital customer platform MyLineas. Together, these offerings enable customers to shift cargo from road to rail, reducing CO2 emissions by 90% while providing reliable door-to-door logistics solutions.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- MyLineas: A customer portal platform that allows users to manage transports, track freight location in real-time, check transport schedules, and receive ETA-driven information with push notifications for delays or disruptions.
- Lineas More
Products and services
- MyLineas Customer-facing track-and-trace platform providing real-time freight location and status updates, ETA-driven information, and interactive map visualization of rail freight operations. Includes push notifications for delays and API connectivity for TMS integration, targeted at enterprise customers managing complex logistics.
- Block Trains Dedicated full train services for high-volume commodity transport, offering direct connections between key economic hubs across Europe with frequent and reliable schedules for industrial customers.
- Single Wagon Load Network-based rail freight service allowing shipment of smaller quantities by combining individual wagons into scheduled train services, providing cost-effective access to Europe's rail network for customers with smaller shipment volumes.
- Intermodal Trains Combined rail-road-sea transport solutions connecting different modes of transportation to optimize reliability, efficiency, and sustainability of freight movements for enterprise customers.
- Ad hoc / Spot Trains Flexible rail freight services for rapid transport of high volumes or dedicated services for specific cargo, available at short notice for customers needing ad hoc capacity.
- First Mile / Last Mile (Sidings) Sidings services connecting industrial customers to the rail network, handling the initial and final segments of supply chain transport to provide door-to-door logistics.
- Value Added Services (VAS) Supplementary services including demurrage, retention, picking, and storage services for wagons, along with specialized handling and customized logistics solutions for industrial customers.
- Neutral Hill Services Hump yard operations in Antwerp providing wagon sorting, classification, and marshalling services for efficient train composition and network operations for rail operators and customers.
Quantifiable outcome
- 90% CO2 emissions reduction compared to road transport
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Lineas
Customer profileNamed customers6 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Lineas technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- Yes
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature2 records
Lineas partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Six partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and strategic.
- NovelisflagshipStrategic partnership for rail freight transport supporting Novelis's sustainable aluminum logistics across Europe. Deployment of EURO9000 locomotives for German traffic. Expected to reduce CO2e emissions by approximately 1,762 tonnes per year. Supports Novelis '3x30' ambition for lowest-emission flat rolled products.
- Alpha TrainscoreLease agreement for two Stadler EURO9000 locomotives. Alpha Trains, Europe's leading rolling stock lessor, provides modern, energy-efficient locomotives to Lineas supporting the transition to zero-emission rail freight on North-South corridors. First delivery expected March 2026 with full-service lease including maintenance by Stadler Rail Services.
- RailpoolcoreSix-year partnership extension for operation of 33 electric locomotives from Railpool fleet. Enables Lineas to respond to evolving logistics needs across Europe with reliable locomotive capacity.
- The Signalling Company (TSC)strategicSoftware-defined safety platform for locomotives. Belgian authorities granted operational authorization for first HLD77 locomotive equipped with TSC's modular platform running TBL1+ national safety application. Software upgradeable vehicle with optimized operational and maintenance costs.
- FS LogistixcoreModalink joint venture to manage Antwerp Mainhub terminal and develop intermodal services between Port of Antwerp and wider European region. Enhances efficiency and connectivity for rail freight services.
- StadlercoreManufacturer of EURO9000 locomotives. Lineas receives locomotives through leasing arrangements with Alpha Trains. Stadler Rail Services provides maintenance and technical support.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Lineas competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- BLS Cargo: Swiss private rail freight operator running block trains through the Alps into Italy, Belgium and the Netherlands. Comparable cross-border block-train focus and private-rail positioning serving industrial commodities.
- Ermewa (GB Railfreight): European rail freight rolling-stock lessor and operator with private-rail freight exposure including GB Railfreight in the UK. Comparable private-rail freight and intermodal operating model across Europe.
- FS Logistix: Italian multimodal logistics operator (FS Italiane Group) operating in 22 European countries and Lineas's joint-venture partner in Modalink. Closely comparable in cross-border intermodal and rail freight services for industrial customers.
- Captrain: Private rail freight operator owned by SNCF, operating single-wagon load, block trains and intermodal services across multiple European countries. Directly comparable to Lineas in scope, customer base (industrial shippers) and cross-border business model.
- VFLI: France's largest private rail freight operator serving industrial customers (steel, chemicals, energy). Comparable to Lineas in its focus on heavy-industry verticals and private-rail positioning distinct from national incumbents.
Broad incumbents
- DB Cargo: Deutsche Bahn's freight division and Europe's largest rail freight operator overall, competing with Lineas across German and cross-border corridors. As a state-backed incumbent with integrated network access, it is the most significant competitor to Lineas's private-rail position.
- SBB Cargo: Swiss national rail freight operator, competing with Lineas on Rhine-Alpine corridor traffic. State-owned incumbent with broader portfolio than a private specialist like Lineas.
- Fret SNCF: French national rail freight operator and Captrain's parent. Competes with Lineas on cross-border French lanes as a state-backed integrated incumbent, currently undergoing restructuring.
Others
- The Greenbrier Companies: Leading manufacturer and lessor of rail freight equipment (wagons and intermodal) serving European rail operators including Lineas. Adjacent ecosystem participant supplying the rolling stock that Lineas and its competitors depend on.
Regional players
- PKP Cargo: Poland's largest rail freight operator and one of the largest in the EU, primarily active in Central/Eastern Europe. Comparable large-scale rail freight operator with industrial customer focus, though operating in a different geographic corridor than Lineas.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Lineas social profiles
Digital presenceLineas compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance2 records
Lineas financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Lineas leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles6 records
Lineas subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
Lineas funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds1 record
Investors1 record
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Lineas M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Lineas
What does Lineas do?
Lineas operates Europe's largest private rail freight network, providing daily, reliable rail transportation services across Europe connecting major ports to industrial centers. Core offerings include block trains, single wagon load, intermodal transport, first/last mile (sidings) connections, ad hoc/spot trains, value-added services (demurrage, retention, picking, storage, wagon repair), and neutral hill hump yard operations. The company also provides the MyLineas digital platform for real-time track-and-trace and TMS integration, serving industrial customers in steel, chemicals, aluminum, building materials, and automotive sectors.
Is Lineas a public or private company?
Lineas is a private company. It is classified as private equity controlled and is currently operating.
When was Lineas founded?
Lineas was founded in 2001. It employs 1,001 to 5,000 people.
Where is Lineas based?
Lineas is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, in the Europe region.
How does Lineas make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Rail Freight Transport Services are the primary driver. The others are value Added Services and neutral Hill Services.
Who are Lineas's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are BLS Cargo, Ermewa (GB Railfreight), FS Logistix, Captrain and VFLI. Broad incumbents are DB Cargo, SBB Cargo and Fret SNCF. The Greenbrier Companies is listed as an others. PKP Cargo is listed as a regional player.
Does Lineas have an API?
Yes. MyLineas platform offers API connectivity allowing customers to connect their transportation management system and streamline processes. The API enables seamless integration with existing systems.
What industry is Lineas in?
Lineas's product category is Rail Freight Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is TLADACAL, Cross-Border Rail Freight Operators (International Corridors), with a secondary code of TLAJAFAB, Rail Freight Yard Operations (Classification, Hump & Flat Yards). Its NAICS code is 482111 and its SIC code is 4011.