Latest Business News
All the latest business news in the rail sector.
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Northern Introduces Unified Ticket for Trains, Buses & Boats in Cumbria
Northern has announced the sale of a brand-new ticket that allows passengers to switch between trains, buses and boats in Cumbria.
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Great Britain's Railways See Highest Journey Count Since 1920
New data from the ORR has revealed that Great Britain's rail network recorded 1.83 billion journeys between April 2025 and March 2026.
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Hong Kong Expands High-Speed Rail Network
MTR Corporation is expanding Hong Kong's high-speed rail network to 113 direct destinations from 1 July 2026.
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Alstom Reaffirms Commitment to UK Supply Chain
Alstom has reaffirmed its commitment to building a strong supply chain during its Supplier Day and CSR Awards event in Derby.
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Deutsche Bahn Launches ICE Service Between Cologne and Ostend
Deutsche Bahn (DB) has launched a new seasonal direct ICE service linking Cologne with the Belgian coastal city of Ostend.
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California High-Speed Rail Identifies Private Consortium for Future Network Expansion
The California High-Speed Rail Authority has identified a consortium of private companies that could help finance and develop the network.
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Eurostar Reports Passenger Growth as Investment Programme Advances
Eurostar has reported an increase in passenger numbers and revenue alongside ongoing investment in its fleet and infrastructure.
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STB Accepts Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern Merger Application
The U.S. Surface Transportation Board (STB) has formally accepted Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern's merger application for review.
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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.