Latest Business News
All the latest business news in the rail sector.
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Russian Railways Launches New Rail Freight Service from Japan to Europe
Russian Railways launches a new rail freight service from Japan to Europe via the Trans-Siberian Railway, cutting transport times to 19 days…
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Rail Industry Impact: How Is Brexit Affecting British Steel?
British Steel, a major supplier to the rail industry, has gone into liquidation following Brexit-related financial trouble.
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BLS Will Not Run Long-Distance Services in 2020 Due to SBB Complaint
Following a complaint by SBB, BLS will now not run the two long-distance routes it was awarded in 2018 as it awaits the court's ruling.
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Singapore LTA to Introduce Travel Smart Rewards
The LTA will revamp its Travel Smart Programme to reflect changes to the network and commuter behaviour: the Travel Smart Rewards programme
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Deutsche Bahn Looks at Options for DB Arriva Sale
Deutsche Bahn is looking at options for a DB Arriva sale. The UK-based passenger transport company was fully acquired by DB in 2010.
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Alstom Launches Its StationOne Online Marketplace
First announced at InnoTrans 2018, Alstom's StationOne online marketplace for suppliers and buyers in the mobility sector is now live.
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Siemens UK: Gender Pay Gap at Almost 20 Percent
Siemens UK has published its Gender Pay Gap report for 2018, which has found that the median pay gap between men and women is almost 20 perc…
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UITP and ITF Sign Important Agreement for Women in Public Transport
UITP and ITF have signed an agreement to bring more women into the public transport workforce. The agreement makes nine practical recommenda…
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Australian and UK Railway Associations Deepen Collaboration
The Australasian Railway Association has a memorandum of understanding with the Railway Industry Association (UK) to develop better working …
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Eurotunnel and TLF Overseas Sign Agreement to Mitigate Brexit Impact
Eurotunnel and TLF Overseas have signed a partnership agreement to mitigate the impact of Brexit on cross-border trade and passengers.
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Rail Cargo Group Launches Direct Service to Germany's Main Baltic Port
Rail Cargo Group has launched a direct rail service between Wels (Austria) and Lübeck (Germany). This service will commence with two trains …
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DB Arriva Wins Biggest Rail Contract in Czech Republic to Date
Deutsche Bahn subsidiary DB Arriva has won its biggest rail contract in the Czech Republic to date. It will start operating four services in…
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European Commission Says No to Alstom-Siemens Mobility Merger
Alstom-Siemens merger denied: following an investigation by the EC and remedial proposals by Alstom and Siemens, the EC has ruled against th…
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Czech Rail Companies RegioJet and Leo Express Carried 11.5 Million Passengers in 2018
RegioJet and Leo Express both report that their 2018 passenger numbers were at a record high, a fact reflected in their revenue for the year…
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UWC Subsidiary UNICON 1520 to Provide Tank Containers and Flat Cars to RusVinyl
UNICON 1520, which is part of UWC, will provide tank containers and flat cars to RusVinyl. RusVinyl is a joint undertaking between SIBUR Hol…
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Alstom and Ajman University (UAE) Sign Memorandum of Understanding
Alstom and Ajman University in the United Arab Emirates have signed a MoU. In return for expertise, Alstom will have access to the local tal…
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Deutsche Bahn to Hire 22,000 New Employees in 2019
In 2019 DB wants to hire 22000 employees, including train drivers, traffic controllers, maintenance workers and service personnel.
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Siemens-Alstom Merger Update Following Remedy Proposal to the European Commission
Alstom issues update about its merger with Siemens. The statement addresses the remedy proposal made to the European Commission on 12/12/201…
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DB Arriva in Sweden: Company Commences Transport Contract in Schonen
DB Arriva in Sweden: Deutsche Bahn's subsidiary, DB Arriva, will continue to operate regional rail services in Schonen, southern Sweden. DB …
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UK: Rail Alliance and BCRRE to Join Forces
Rail business-to-business membership organisation, Rail Alliance, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Birmingham Centre …
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Deutsche Bahn Awards Flat Car Tender to United Wagon Company
Deutsche Bahn AG has awarded its international flat car tender to United Wagon Company. As a result of winning its winning bid, UWC will del…