Latest Business News
All the latest business news in the rail sector.
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US DOT Announces $166 Million for Passenger Rail Upgrades
The U.S. Department of Transportation (US DOT) is investing 166 million USD to support the replacement of ageing rail vehicles.
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UK CMA Calls for Reforms to Rail Procurement to Reduce Costs
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has called for procurement changes for the UK's road and rail infrastructure projects.
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Amtrak Announces Leadership Transition as President Roger Harris to Depart in July
Amtrak has confirmed a planned leadership transition, with President Roger Harris leaving the company on 31 July.
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Alstom Hosts First-Ever Americas Supplier Day
Alstom has hosted its first-ever Americas Supplier Day, an event that brought together 133 suppliers from across the globe.
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Škoda Transtech Disagrees with Helsinki Tram Tender Exclusion
Škoda Transtech has disagreed with a recent decision to exclude the company from a tender for the supply of new trams for use in Helsinki.
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HS2 Costs and Timetable Increased as Government Announces Project Reset
The UK Government has announced revised costs and delivery timeframes for HS2, with plans to reset the high-speed rail project.
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Siemens Mobility to Acquire Key MERMEC Group Businesses
Siemens Mobility has announced it will acquire a number of key businesses of Italian rail network specialist MERMEC Group.
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UK: New Leadership Team to Align Track & Train Across Anglia
A new leadership team has brought together c2c, Greater Anglia and Network Rail Anglia, enabling a closer alignment across Eastern England.
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New BRG Report Examines What Drives Disputes in Global Rail Projects
A new report from the Berkeley Research Group (BRG) aims to examine what drives disputes and outcomes across the rail project lifecycle.
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CPKC CEO Criticises Refiled UP-NS Merger Application
CPKC CEO Keith Creel has criticised the revised merger application submitted by Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern to the STB.
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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.