Latest Business News
All the latest business news in the rail sector.
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Haywards Heath–Lewes Railway Line to Reopen on 1 September
Network Rail and Southern Railway plan to reopen the railway line between Haywards Heath and Lewes after a derailment earlier this month.
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Alstom-Indian Railways Joint Venture Supports ₹60,000 Crore in Economic Output
A joint venture between Alstom and Indian Railways has supported 60,000 crore INR (5.4 billion EUR) in economic output across India.
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Amtrak Awarded Nearly $3 Billion for New Trains and Rail Infrastructure
Amtrak has been awarded nearly 3 billion USD in US Department of Transportation grants, enabling the purchase of new trains.
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Virgin Given Green Light for International Service Introduction
The ORR has pre-approved a new framework track access agreement allowing Virgin Trains to begin operating international high-speed services.
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Network Rail & Southern Rail Issue Response Following Lewes Derailment
Network Rail and Southern Rail have issued a joint response after a train derailment occurred in the Lewes area of East Sussex.
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BNSF Expands Phoenix-DFW Intermodal Service
BNSF Railway is expanding freight services between the Phoenix metropolitan area in Arizona and the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) region.
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Etihad Rail Sells More than 70,000 Tickets for Passenger Services
Etihad Rail has sold more than 70,000 tickets since launching passenger services in the UAE on 28 February 2026.
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UK: Sutton Coldfield Station Appoints New Junior Mouse Catcher
West Midlands Railway has named resident feline Betty as Sutton Coldfield station's brand-new Junior Mouse Catcher.
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US: Brightline Experiences 30% Incident Reduction in Q1 2026
Trespassing incidents and train-vehicle collisions on Brightline Florida have reduced by 30% year-over-year in Q1 2026.
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UK: Majority of Train Services Resume Across North West
Network Rail has confirmed that the majority of train services across the North West of England have resumed following a power outage.
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Working Group to Explore Caledonian Sleeper Extension to Europe
Tentative new plans could see the introduction of a brand-new direct Caledonian Sleeper service to mainland Europe.
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Amtrak Seeks Feedback on Proposed Corporate Restructuring
Amtrak has announced plans to restructure its corporate system, with its Board of Directors advancing a preliminary framework.
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Northern Celebrates Fruitful Desires at Bridlington Railway Station
Northern has celebrated ten years of customer service assistant Andrew Loxton's flower displays at Bridlington railway station.
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Alstom Confirms Annual Outlook After First-Quarter Sales Growth
Alstom has confirmed its financial outlook for the 2026/27 financial year after reporting higher first-quarter sales results.
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BNSF Says Union Pacific–CN Agreement Weakens Case for Proposed Merger
BNSF has commented on the recently announced operating agreement between Union Pacific and Canadian National (CN).
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Hong Kong High-Speed Rail Sets First-Half Passenger Record
The High Speed Rail (HSR) Hong Kong Section carried more than 16 million passenger journeys during the first half of 2026.
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Union Pacific and CN Sign Rail Access Agreements Across North America
Union Pacific and CN have signed agreements to expand rail connectivity and support the Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger.
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Stadler Confirms No 'Security-Relevant Data' Stolen During Cyberattack
Stadler has released a statement regarding a cyberattack that recently befell a supplier, confirming no security-relevant data was stolen.
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New Weekend Hopper Fare Offer Introduced in London
The Mayor of London's Weekend Hopper fare will come into effect this weekend, allowing unlimited travel on one single fare payment.
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California High-Speed Rail and High Desert Corridor Strengthen Partnership
The California High-Speed Rail Authority and the High Desert Corridor Joint Powers Agency (HDC JPA) have strengthened their coordination.
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Heidi Alexander Remains Transport Secretary Under Andy Burnham
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has retained Heidi Alexander as Secretary of State for Transport following the formation of his new government.
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Alto Examines Long-Term Economic Impact of High-Speed Rail in Canada
Alto's high-speed rail network between Québec City and Toronto could deliver long-term benefits to Canada's economy.
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FIFA World Cup Boosts Vancouver Transit Ridership by More Than 600,000 Journeys
TransLink has released preliminary data showing a significant increase in public transport use during the FIFA World Cup.
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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.