Latest Business News
All the latest business news in the rail sector.
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Porterbrook Assists in Major Incident Training at Long Marston Rail Innovation Centre
Porterbrook assisted in a major incident training session at the Long Marston Rail Innovation Centre this past Sunday.
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Etihad Rail Partners with Keolis for First Passenger Rail Services in UAE
Etihad Rail has announced the introduction of the United Arab Emirates' first passenger rail service, which will be operated by Keolis.
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ÖBB to Discontinue Nightjet Routes Due to SNCF Exit
Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) has announced that its Nightjet services from Vienna and Berlin to Paris will end on 14 December 2025.
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Northern Announces Return of Flash Sale
Northern has announced the return of its flash sale, with three million tickets now available for a number of routes starting at £2.
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California High-Speed Rail CEO Joins UIC Executive Board
Ian Choudri, CEO of the California High-Speed Rail Authority, has been appointed to the International Union of Railways (UIC).
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Brightline Announces Service Expansion to Meet Ridership Demand
Brightline has announced a set of operational changes that aim to optimise the passenger experience by expanding & adjusting its timetable.
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Riyadh Metro Marks 100 Million Passengers
Riyadh Metro has celebrated its 100 millionth passenger less than nine months after the system opened in December 2024.
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HS2 Announces Eighth Round of Innovation Accelerator Programme
HS2 has opened applications for the eighth round of its Innovation Accelerator, which seeks solutions related to the project's reset.
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Canada: RAC Releases 2023 Locomotive Emissions Monitoring Report
The Railway Association of Canada has released its 2023 LEM report, highlighting rail's progress in the reduction of harmful emissions.
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Evelyn Palla Appointed New CEO of Deutsche Bahn
Evelyn Palla will assume the role of Chair of the Management Board and CEO of Deutsche Bahn on 1 October 2025, succeeding Dr. Richard Lutz.
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Trump Dividend Allocates $5 Billion in Funding for US Rail Safety and Reliability
A new US federal rail funding programme worth over 5 billion USD aims to improve the safety and reliability of intercity passenger rail.
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Alstom Partners with Operation Lifesaver Inc. for Rail Safety Awareness
Alstom has announced a new partnership with non-profit rail safety organisation Operation Lifesaver Inc. (OLI).
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UK: Avanti West Coast Expands Rail Services
Avanti West Coast has increased rail services across its network as part of a newly-updated September timetable.
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California High-Speed Rail Secures Steady Funding Agreement
California’s high-speed rail programme has secured a stable source of funding, with an annual allocation of 1 billion USD through to 2045.
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Norfolk Southern Settlement Reached for Amtrak's Crescent Route
The DOJ and Norfolk Southern have settled a lawsuit over allegations that NS failed to give Amtrak trains priority on the Crescent Route.
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Network Rail Opens Poll to Name New Doncaster Training Facility
Network Rail is turning to the public to choose the name for its new railway training facility in Doncaster.
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Alstom to Open Glasgow Traincare Centre to the Public this October
Alstom will open its Glasgow Traincare Centre to the public in celebration of the depot's 150th anniversary on Sunday 12 October 2025.
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UK: Infrastructure Underspend Raises Questions Over Rail Project Delivery
New figures from HM Treasury show a £3.2bn underspend on infrastructure during the 2024–25 financial year, with several rail schemes affecte…
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VIA Rail Reports Strong Results from Canada Strong Programme
VIA Rail Canada has reported strong participation in the Canada Strong Pass programme, which ran between 20 June and 2 September 2025.
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Amtrak Announces Three-Day Flash Sale for Northeast Journeys
Amtrak has announced a three-day-only sale for regular coach fares along the Northeast United States between 8–30 September 2025.
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NJ TRANSIT to Take Over Operation of River LINE from Alstom
NJ TRANSIT is assuming direct responsibility for operating and maintaining the River LINE light rail system, taking over from Alstom.
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Eurostar Appoints New Chief Financial, Strategy and Transformation Officer
Eurostar has announced the appointment of Matthieu Quyollet as its new Chief Financial, Strategy and Transformation Officer.
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Federal Funding Secured for Massachusetts West-East Rail Project
MassDot has secured 3.5 million USD in federal funding to support plans for West-East Rail, linking Boston and Albany, New York.
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California: US DOT Withdraws Funding for Four Additional Rail Projects
The US DOT is withdrawing federal funding for four additional projects linked to California’s High-Speed Rail programme.