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Rail Freight Punctuality Soars During Covid Crisis

Rail Freight Punctuality Soars During Covid Crisis

Rail freight punctuality has increased from 60 percent to 80–90 percent during the coronavirus crisis due to greater network availability.

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British Steel is hosting a programme of webinars designed to help the rail industry achieve more rail life with less track maintenance.

Bombardier Transportation Signs Agreement with QUEST Global

Bombardier Transportation Signs Agreement with QUEST Global

Bombardier Transportation has signed an agreement with QUEST Global extending their collaborative efforts that began in 2017.

Extra Rail Freight Services to Anticipate Low Water Levels

Extra Rail Freight Services to Anticipate Low Water Levels

Rail freight operator Lineas is putting on extra services to anticipate low water levels which previously have prevented barge transports.

DB Regio Supports Abellio in Operating New RRX Services

DB Regio Supports Abellio in Operating New RRX Services

DB Regio will support Abellio in operating the RE 1 services in Germany, before Abellio will run full RRX trains in December 2020.

Keolis Fires Its Executive Chairman Patrick Jeantet

Keolis Fires Its Executive Chairman Patrick Jeantet

After only taking on the role of Keolis Executive Chairman in February 2020, the Supervisory Board has terminated Patrick Jeantet's contract.

Spanish High-Speed Train Derails Due to Vehicle Collision

Spanish High-Speed Train Derails Due to Vehicle Collision

A Spanish high-speed train, type Alvia, has derailed near Zamora due to a collision with a vehicle that had fallen from an overpass.

Swiss Rail Operators to Resume Full Service Levels

Swiss Rail Operators to Resume Full Service Levels

Passenger services in Switzerland can resume fully in June following an easing of restrictions put in place because of coronavirus.

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