Latest Business News
All the latest business news in the rail sector.
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Canadian Pacific Kansas City Merger Gains STB Approval
The US Surface Transportation Board (STB) has provided approval for the merger of Canadian Pacific (CP) and Kansas City Southern (KCS).
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Amtrak and SRC Propose New Service between New York and Texas
Amtrak and the Southern Rail Commission are applying for funding to study a new rail service between New York City, Georgia and Texas.
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Avanti West Coast Introduces Superfare 'Standby' Tickets
Train operator, Avanti West Coast has launched a low-cost Superfare 'standby' ticket for flexible travellers.
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Railcoop Service between Bordeaux and Lyon to Launch in 2024
Independent rail operator, Railcoop has announced that its passenger service between Bordeaux and Lyon will launch in the summer of 2024.
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The Railway-News Magazine Issue 1 2023 Is Here!
Green loans, active fire suppression for rolling stock, virtual testing, satellite communications, slip-slide prevention and more inside!
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Transport Canada Launches RFQ for High Frequency Rail Project
Transport Canada has launched a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the High Frequency Rail project between Québec and Toronto.
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Renfe Authorised to Create State-Owned Company for International Projects
Renfe has been given authorisation to create the state-owned company Renfe Proyectos Internacionales by Spain's Council of Ministers.
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Network Rail and Transport for London Announce Home-Building Partnership
Network Rail and TfL have announced a new partnership that will see thousands of new homes and commercial properties built across London.
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Eurostar Group Unveils New Brand Identity
The Eurostar Group, an alliance of Thalys and Eurostar, has marked a new milestone with the unveiling of its new brand.
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Germany: National Express Awarded Long-Term Contract for Rhein-Ruhr-Express 1 and 11
National Express Rail has been awarded the contract to operate the German RE1 and RE11 Rhein-Ruhr-Express (RRX) lines up to 2033.
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UK: Varamis Rail Launches 'Zero-Carbon' Freight Service
Varamis Rail has collaborated with Network Rail to launch a 'zero-carbon freight service' between Scotland and the Midlands.
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ÖBB Rail Cargo Group Launches New Subsidiary in Serbia
ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) has founded a new subsidiary in Belgrade, Serbia to provide sustainable rail freight transport.
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Germany: CAF Gets Keys to BWW Bismark Railway Depot
CAF has taken ownership of the former BWW Bismarck railway depot in Gelsenkirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW).
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FEATI University Sets Its Sights on Railway Engineering and Technology
FEATI University, the Philippines, has set its sights on becoming a leading academic institution in railway engineering and technology.
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VIA Rail Canada Creates Subsidiary to Deliver High Frequency Rail
VIA Rail Canada has announced the incorporation of VIA HFR to manage the development and delivery of its new High Frequency Rail project.
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UK Authority Delays Hitachi Rail's Acquisition of Thales's GTS Business
Hitachi Rail has provided an update on the schedule for its acquisition of Thales’s Ground Transportation Systems (GTS) business.
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Massachusetts Applies for FRA Funding to Support Improvements to Rail Corridors
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation has applied to the US Federal Railroad Administration for $108m of funding.
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ORR Approves Operation of Grand Union Trains on Great Western Main Line
The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has approved the introduction of Grand Union Trains between London, Cardiff and South West Wales from 2024…
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Kazakhstan Railways and Alstom Announce New Cooperation Agreement
Kazakhstan Railways and Alstom have announced an expansion of their partnership with the signing of a new cooperation agreement.
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US: Norfolk Southern to Purchase Cincinnati Southern Railway
Norfolk Southern Railway Company (NSRC) will purchase all of the Cincinnati Southern Railway’s (CSR) assets for 1.62 billion USD.
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Testing of Tri-Rail Services to Begin at MiamiCentral Station
The South Florida Regional Transportation Authority will begin training and testing of Tri-Rail services at MiamiCentral Station.
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Alstom Study Advocates for the Development of Urban Rail in Africa
Alstom has published a study entitled, 'The Role of Urban Rail in Sustainable Africa,' with EY Climate Change and Sustainability Services.
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AECOM JV to Provide Programme Management Support for California High-Speed Rail
California High-Speed Rail Authority has selected AECOM's JV for programme management support on the California High-Speed Rail project.
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Alstom Opens Expanded Rolling Stock Plant in São Paulo
Alstom has opened an expanded rolling stock plant in Taubaté, São Paulo, strengthening the company's presence in Brazil.