Latest Business News
All the latest business news in the rail sector.
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Stadler Officially Withdraws Appeal Against SBB Contract Decision
Stadler has officially withdrawn its appeal against SBB's decision to award a tender for 200 double-decker trains to Siemens.
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PODCAST: All Routes Considered: Are Airports Prepared for Hydrogen Operations?
In this episode, we discuss the readiness of airports when it comes to the introduction of hydrogen operations.
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UK: Digital PlusBus Ticket Introduced to Link Rail, Bus and Tram Travel
A digital version of the PlusBus ticket has been launched across the UK, allowing passengers to combine rail and local bus or tram travel.
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ORR Appoints Feras Alshaker as Interim Chief Executive
The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has announced interim leadership arrangements ahead of the departure of its chief executive.
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European Sleeper Launches New Paris – Berlin Night Train
European Sleeper has officially launched its new Paris–Berlin night train, having embarked on its first journey on Thursday 26 March.
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Deutsche Bahn Reports Higher Revenue and Improved Operating Result for 2025
Deutsche Bahn has reported a return to a positive operating result for the 2025 financial year, alongside a modest increase in revenue.
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Leo Express Awarded Operation Contract for Prague–Munich Service
Leo Express has been awarded the tender to operate a new international service set to run between Prague and Munich.
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Alstom Signs Five-Year Contract with Metrolinx for O&M Services
Alstom has signed a five-year contract renewal with Metrolinx which will see the company provide O&M services to two of its divisions.
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CTA Files Lawsuit Against USDOT & FTA Over Paused RLE & RPM Funding
The CTA has officially filed a lawsuit against the USDOT and FTA over a pause in funding obligated to CTA for both the RLE and RPM projects.
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UK: DFTO Appoints Non-Executive Directors in Preparation for GBR Transition
Laura Shoaf and Tony Poulter have been appointed as non-executive directors to the Department for Transport Operator (DFTO) board.
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Stadler Reports 13% Sales Rise Across 2025
In its latest report; Stadler Rail has announced an increase in both profitability and sales across the 2025 financial year.
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The Railway-News Magazine Issue 1 2026 Is Here!
In this issue: regulatory reform and infrastructure monitoring, as well as advances in electrification and vehicle testing, and more!
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Riyadh Metro Records 200 Million Passenger Journeys
RCRC has announced that the Riyadh Metro has recorded a total of 200 million passenger journeys since operations began.
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New Research Maps Where Trains and Buses Are Built Across the US
New research from APTA shows that federal investment in public transport supports a wide manufacturing network across the United States.
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Over 1,000 Lifesaving Interventions on Anglia Railway in Five Years
Network Rail has released data that shows that 176 lifesaving interventions took place across the Anglia railway route in 2025.
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Amtrak Announces Limited-Time Sale on Fares Between Boston and Virginia
Amtrak has announced a sale offering 25% off regularly priced adult fares on trains travelling between Boston and Virginia.
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Alto and Cadence to Begin Market Sounding for High-Speed Rail Procurement
In Canada, Alto and Cadence will begin a phased market sounding process this month as part of preparations for major procurement activities.
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ScotRail Begins Financial Procurement Process for New Suburban Train Fleet
ScotRail has commenced the procurement process for financing options for its brand-new suburban train fleet.
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Etihad Rail Trials Passenger Service in Coordination with Abu Dhabi Emergency Authorities
Etihad Rail has operated a passenger train service between Al Ghuwaifat station, near the Saudi border, and Al Faya station in Abu Dhabi.
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Brussels–Cologne–Zürich–Milan Night Train to Launch September 2026
European Sleeper is set to launch a new overnight rail service linking Brussels, Cologne, Zürich and Milan on 9 September 2026.
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US: MBTA to Develop New Regional Rail Strategy
The MBTA has announced plans to develop an updated regional strategy that will enable a transformation of its rail system.
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Alto Details the Challenge of Winter Conditions for Canada’s High-Speed Rail Network
Planning for winter weather is a central consideration for Alto, the organisation developing a high-speed rail network in Canada.
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ICE Trains to Serve Brussels Airport Under DB and Brussels Airlines Cooperation
A new agreement between Deutsche Bahn and Brussels Airlines will introduce the first direct ICE rail connection to Brussels Airport.
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USDOT's Proposed Amtrak Restructuring Plan Draws Scrutiny
Early indications that the USDOT may direct a restructuring of Amtrak have prompted a cautious response from the Rail Passengers Association…