Latest Business News
All the latest business news in the rail sector.
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Malaysia Airlines Partners with SNCF Voyageurs to Enhance Connectivity
Malaysia Airlines has unveiled a new codeshare partnership with SNCF Voyageurs that seeks to enable seamless rail and air connectivity.
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Eurostar Reported to Contribute £2 Billion to UK Economy
A new report has determined that international high-speed rail contributes around 2 billion GBP to the UK economy each year.
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Who Could Operate California's High-Speed Trains? Keolis and SNCF Outline Their Role
Keolis and SNCF Voyageurs have outlined their operations and maintenance role in California's high-speed rail expansion.
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Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern Submit Additional Merger Information
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern have submitted supplemental information to the Surface Transportation Board for their proposed merger.
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Stadler Marks 10 Years in the US with Salt Lake City Factory Expansion
Swiss rail manufacturer Stadler has marked its 10th anniversary in the US, opening an expanded manufacturing facility in Salt Lake City.
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Škoda Group Celebrates Orders of Up to €1.8 Billion in 2025
The Škoda Group has released its business report for 2025, celebrating one of the 'most significant years in its modern history'.
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Michael Obrowski Appointed New Chief Financial Officer of Deutsche Bahn
The Supervisory Board of Deutsche Bahn AG has appointed Michael Obrowski as the company’s new Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
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Canada's Alto High-Speed Rail Project Moves to Market Engagement Phase
Cadence has launched a market engagement process for companies interested in participating in Alto's first phase of delivery.
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Alstom Opens New Work & Wellbeing Suite in Derby
Alstom has announced the official opening of a brand-new Work & Wellbeing Suite at its Litchurch Lane Works in Derby.
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UK: Northern Receives 88% Customer Satisfaction Score
Northern has received an overall customer satisfaction score of 88% in Transport Focus's latest rail passenger scorecard.
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ESP Group Awarded TfL Concessionary Support Contract
The ESP Group has been awarded a major new multi-million-pound contract with Transport for London (TfL) that will create up to 40 new jobs.
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RAIB Publishes 2025 Annual Report
The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) has published the 2025 edition of its annual report, covering between 1 January to 31 December…
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LA Metro Reports Busiest May in Over Six Years
LA Metro has reported that May saw the highest level of rail ridership in over six years, with total use increasing by 9.5% over 2025.
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New Overnight Services to Aid Early Departures at Gatwick Airport
London Gatwick Airport has announced the introduction of new overnight train services and expanded bus connections.
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World Cup Generates Historic Ridership Numbers Across North America
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is officially generating record-setting ridership numbers for public transport across North America.
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TfL Roundel Unveiled at Tokyo Metro's Ueno Station
Transport for London and Tokyo Metro have celebrated their relationship with the unveiling of a TfL-inspired roundel at Ueno Station.
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Northern Introduces Unified Ticket for Trains, Buses & Boats in Cumbria
Northern has announced the sale of a brand-new ticket that allows passengers to switch between trains, buses and boats in Cumbria.
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Great Britain's Railways See Highest Journey Count Since 1920
New data from the ORR has revealed that Great Britain's rail network recorded 1.83 billion journeys between April 2025 and March 2026.
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Hong Kong Expands High-Speed Rail Network
MTR Corporation is expanding Hong Kong's high-speed rail network to 113 direct destinations from 1 July 2026.
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Alstom Reaffirms Commitment to UK Supply Chain
Alstom has reaffirmed its commitment to building a strong supply chain during its Supplier Day and CSR Awards event in Derby.
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Deutsche Bahn Launches ICE Service Between Cologne and Ostend
Deutsche Bahn (DB) has launched a new seasonal direct ICE service linking Cologne with the Belgian coastal city of Ostend.
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California High-Speed Rail Identifies Private Consortium for Future Network Expansion
The California High-Speed Rail Authority has identified a consortium of private companies that could help finance and develop the network.
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Eurostar Reports Passenger Growth as Investment Programme Advances
Eurostar has reported an increase in passenger numbers and revenue alongside ongoing investment in its fleet and infrastructure.
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STB Accepts Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern Merger Application
The U.S. Surface Transportation Board (STB) has formally accepted Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern's merger application for review.