Latest Business News
All the latest business news in the rail sector.
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California High-Speed Rail Contributes Billions in Economic Activity
The California High-Speed Rail Authority’s 2024 Economic Impact Report suggests the project has generated nearly 22 billion USD.
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Eurostar Announces Future Plans Following Growth in 2024
Eurostar has reported on its future plans alongside notable growth in 2024, with a 5% increase in passenger numbers compared to 2023.
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Amtrak Launches Northeast Winter Sale with Up to 30% Off Fares
Amtrak has announced its Northeast Winter Sale, offering discounts of up to 30% off on select rail routes.
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Alstom Confirms Financial Targets for FY 2024/25
Alstom has announced its results for the third quarter of the 2024/25 fiscal year, maintaining its positive outlook for the full year.
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Amtrak Publishes Advisories Ahead of Presidential Inauguration
Amtrak has published a list of advisories for passengers looking to attend Donald Trump's inauguration on 20 January.
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Alstom UK and Ireland Appoints Rob Whyte as New Managing Director
Alstom has announced the appointment of Rob Whyte as Managing Director for the UK and Ireland.
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California State Rail Plan Proposes $307 Billion Investment
Caltrans has unveiled the 2024 California State Rail Plan, outlining a transformative vision for the state's rail network by 2050.
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Amtrak Begins USA Rail Pass Flash Sale
Amtrak has announced a sale on its ten-ride USA Rail Pass from 10–17 January 2025.
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UK: Southeastern Class 376 Fleet To Undergo Refurbishment
Southeastern has announced that its Class 376 fleet is set to receive a significant makeover as part of a major refurbishment process.
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UK: Government to Offer Discounts of Up to 50% on 2 Million Fares
The DfT has announced the return of the Government's annual Rail Sale, which will see 2 million tickets on sale for up to 50%.
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Siemens Mobility Wins Infrastructure and Service Contracts for HS2
Siemens Mobility has been awarded four contracts by HS2, totalling over £560 million in worth.
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Gulf Coast Rail Receives $21 Million in Grants
The Federal Railroad Administration has announced a funding grant of over 21 million USD for Gulf Coast Rail.
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US: Brightline Reflects on Key Milestones of 2024
Brightline has celebrated its 2024 achievements, connecting communities across Florida and advancing rail infrastructure in the US.
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Liverpool: Unlimited Merseyrail Travel for £2 on Weekends in January
Liverpool City Region is offering unlimited Merseyrail travel for a 2 GBP fare per day on weekends throughout January.
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MTA Transit Services for New Year’s Eve in New York
New York's MTA has announced its transit service plans for New Year’s celebrations, offering additional trains and special schedules.
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Direct Rail Services Commence between Cardiff and Edinburgh
CrossCountry has launched a direct rail connection between Cardiff and Edinburgh for the first time in nearly 40 years.
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Direct High-Speed ICE Train Launches from Berlin to Paris
Deutsche Bahn (DB) and SNCF Voyageurs have officially launched a new direct high-speed train service between Berlin and Paris.
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Finland: Škoda Group to Supply Additional Units for Tampere Fleet
Škoda Group has signed a contract to supply seven new trams and eight additional modules for the city of Tampere's existing tram fleet.
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Siemens Mobility Given Green Light for Wiltshire Factory
Siemens Mobility has been given the go ahead for its proposed 100 million GBP state-of-the-art factory in Chippenham, Wiltshire.
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Greater Manchester to Integrate Rail into Bee Network by 2028
Transport for Greater Manchester is taking steps to integrate eight commuter rail lines into the Bee Network by 2028.
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Amtrak Breaks All-Time Ridership Record in 2024
Amtrak has set an all-time ridership record in Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24), welcoming 32.8 million rail passengers.
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Transport for London Confirms Christmas Services
Transport for London (TfL) has confirmed which public transport services will run over the festive Christmas and New Year period.
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Renfe Partners with Longitude to Operate Rail Services in Italy
Renfe is set to enter the Italian market in partnership with Longitude Holding, running passenger services under the Arenaways brand.
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Trains, Tinsel, and Timetables: UK Rail Services this Christmas
With Christmas approaching, passengers planning festive journeys across the UK should be aware of changes to train schedules.