Latest Business News
All the latest business news in the rail sector.
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TfL Encourages Headphone Use in New Ad Campaign
TfL has launched a new campaign encouraging passengers to be considerate to others around them when using personal devices to play content.
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Stadler Reports Higher Revenue and Profitability in First Half of 2025
Stadler has reported growth in both revenue and earnings for the first half of 2025, despite ongoing challenges.
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VIA Rail Canada Launches Flash Sale with $35 Rail Fares
VIA Rail Canada has launched a three-day flash sale, featuring discounted fares as low as $35 across select routes.
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Amtrak's New Mardi Gras Route Completes First Full Week of Service
On 18 August, Amtrak launched its Mardi Gras Service, reconnecting New Orleans and Mobile, Alabama along the Gulf Coast.
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Texas Commission Approves $3.5 Million for Heartland Flyer Amtrak Service
The Texas Transportation Commission has approved the use of 3.5 million USD to maintain the operation of the Heartland Flyer Amtrak service.
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TfW Announces £1 Rail Fare Promotion for PAYG Customers in South East Wales
Transport for Wales (TfW) has announced that customers will be able to travel through any of its 95 PAYG rail stations for £1 this summer.
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DB Announces 20% Flash Sale on Saver Fares for Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Deutsche Bahn (DB) has announced a 20% discount on all saver fares for journeys taken on Tuesdays and Wednesdays through to 10 December.
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Sydney Metro City Marks First Year of Passenger Services
Sydney Metro has marked the first anniversary of services on its City section, reporting strong passenger uptake.
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Deutsche Bahn CEO Richard Lutz to Step Down Early
Deutsche Bahn has confirmed that CEO Dr Richard Lutz will leave his post earlier than planned, under an agreement with the German government…
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Amtrak Announces National Fall Flash Sale with Discounted Fares
Amtrak has launched a week-long sale offering up to 25% off regular Coach Class fares across most of its national network.
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China Railway Express Train Reaches Turkey via 'Middle Corridor' in 15 Days
A China Railway Express (CRE) freight train has successfully arrived in Istanbul, Turkey, in just 15 days via the 'Middle Corridor' route.
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Talgo 230 Trains Approved by European and German Railway Safety Agencies
The European Railway Agency (ERA) and Germany’s EBA have authorised the Talgo 230 train for service with Deutsche Bahn.
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UAE: Prime Minister Travels on Etihad Rail Between Dubai and Fujairah
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has reviewed progress on the Etihad Rail project, travelling between Dubai and Fujairah.
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Hull Trains Offers Free Travel for Coldplay Fans This August
Coldplay fans attending the band's concerts at Hull's Craven Park on 18 & 19 August will be offered free travel with Hull Trains.
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DB Reports Stable ICE Traffic Between Hamburg and Berlin
With renovation work underway on the Hamburg–Berlin rail line, Deutsche Bahn reports that long-distance ICE services are running as planned.
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Amtrak and Union Pacific Reach Settlement on Sunset Limited On-Time Performance
Amtrak and Union Pacific Railroad have announced a joint settlement regarding on-time performance for Amtrak’s Sunset Limited service.
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Trump and Duffy Cancel Funding for Baltimore-Washington Maglev Project
The US DOT has cancelled over 26 million USD in grants allocated to the Baltimore-Washington Superconducting Magnetic Levitation project.
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Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern Seek to Create US Transcontinental Railroad
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern have announced a proposed merger to form the United States’ first coast-to-coast freight railway.
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Deutsche Bahn Reports Financial and Operational Progress
Deutsche Bahn (DB) has reported progress in its restructuring efforts, with its operating loss reduced by almost one billion euros.
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Arriva to Expand Regional Services in Poland
Arriva Group has signed new service agreements with the Kujawsko-Pomorskie region in Poland, introducing a set of two new services.
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ORR Finds London to Channel Tunnel Link Performance Improvements from 2024 to 2025
Train performance along the high speed route from London to the Channel Tunnel has seen an significant improvement in performance.
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Busy Birmingham as Fans Travel to Pay Respects to Ozzy Osbourne
Birmingham will see high levels of congestion today as people travel to witness the funeral procession for Ozzy Osbourne.
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LAX Metro Transit Center Opening Spurs Significant Rise in K Line Ridership
The opening of the LAX/Metro Transit Center on 6 June 2025 has led to a substantial increase in ridership on the Los Angeles Metro K Line.
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ORR Approves Additional East Coast Main Line Services
The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has approved a number of additional services for three open access operators on the East Coast Main Line.