Latest Business News
All the latest business news in the rail sector.
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MetroLink Invites Bidders to Participate in Tender for Trains, Tracks and Stations
Prospective bidders have been invited to participate in a tender for the supply of trains, tracks and stations for Dublin's MetroLink.
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California High-Speed Rail Authority Announces Board Changes for New Project Phase
The California High-Speed Rail Authority has changed its Board of Directors as it moves towards track laying and rail systems delivery.
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Eurostar, SBB and SNCF Explore Direct Rail Link Between London and Switzerland
Eurostar, SBB and SNCF Voyageurs have signed a MoU to explore the introduction of direct rail services between London and Switzerland.
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Greece: Port of Thessaloniki Signs Rail Transport Agreement for Southeastern Europe
The Port of Thessaloniki has signed a MoU with Hellenic Train and Bulgarian State Railways (BDZ) to improve rail freight connectivity.
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CPKC and CSX Expand Southeast Mexico Express Rail Service
CPKC and CSX have announced upgrades to their Southeast Mexico Express (SMX) rail service, introducing shorter transit times.
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VIA Rail Reports Stable Ridership and Higher Revenue Despite Operational Constraints
VIA Rail Canada has reported stable passenger numbers and increased revenue for 2025, alongside operational and infrastructure pressures.
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Federal Investment Interest Grows for Brightline West Rail Line
The U.S. High Speed Rail Coalition has expressed support for potential federal investment in the Brightline West rail project.
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PANYNJ Announces Service & Operational Enhancements to PATH Rail System
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has announced a slew of major service and operational enhancements to its PATH rail system.
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Stop the Rail Merger Coalition Forms to Oppose Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern Merger
A new industry coalition has been launched to oppose the proposed merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern.
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Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern Submit Revised Plan for Transcontinental Rail Merger
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern have filed an amended merger application with the Surface Transportation Board (STB).
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DMRC Launches Delhi Metro International Limited and Appoints First CEO
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has created Delhi Metro International Limited to expand India’s metro rail expertise beyond its borders.
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UK: EMR Launches New Widgit-Based Station Guides
East Midlands Railway has introduced new station guides designed to make information clearer and more accessible for passengers.
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ZSSK CARGO to Provide First-Mile Logistics for Volvo Cars Plant in Slovakia
ZSSK CARGO has been awarded a tender to supply first-mile rail logistics for a new Volvo Cars manufacturing plant in Valaliky.
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Saudi Arabia Railways Launches Freight Corridor Linking Gulf Ports with Jordan
Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) has launched an international rail freight corridor connecting eastern Gulf ports with Jordan.
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TransPennine Express Announces All Night Services to Manchester Airport
TransPennine Express has announced the addition of a slew of all night services both to and from Manchester Airport.
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Australia: Webuild Signs Yurringa Energy Contract for SRL East Project
Webuild has signed its largest First Nations business partnership to-date – a social procurement contract with Yurringa Energy.
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Alstom's Preliminary FY 2025/26 Results Show Record Orders, Dipped EBIT Margin
Alstom has published preliminary results for the 2025/26 financial year, indicating record orders and an adjusted EBIT at ~6%.
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Trump Administration Restores Funding for New York’s Second Avenue Subway
The U.S. Department of Transportation has reinstated funding for New York City's Second Avenue Subway project, following a legal dispute.
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Two Derby Locations Make Shortlist for New GBR HQ
Two locations in Derby have made the final shortlist for the brand-new Great British Railways (GBR) headquarters.
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Eurotunnel Fined £2.25 Million Following Health and Safety Failing
Eurotunnel has been fined £2.25 million after pleading guilty to an offence under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974.
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Alstom Acquires Hydrogen Rail Fuel Cell Activities from Cummins
Alstom has announced the acquisition of hydrogen fuel cell activities from Cummins for hydrogen-powered train fleets.
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Siemens Mobility Opens Train Manufacturing Facility in North Carolina
A new passenger rail manufacturing facility operated by Siemens Mobility has opened in Lexington, North Carolina.
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Trump's US Budget Plan Proposes Cuts to Rail and Public Transit Funding
The United States administration has set out proposed reductions to passenger rail funding in its Fiscal Year 2027 budget request.
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Additional Pacific Surfliner Service to Connect Los Angeles and San Luis Obispo
The LOSSAN Rail Corridor Agency has announced the launch of a new daily Pacific Surfliner service connecting Los Angeles and San Luis Obispo…