Latest Business News
All the latest business news in the rail sector.
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South Western Railway to Be First to Come Under Public Control
South Western Railway (SWR) will be the first train operator to return to public ownership under the new Passenger Railway Services Act 2024…
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Stadler US to Operate as Independent Division from 2025
Stadler US will establish itself as a standalone division within the Stadler Group, effective 1 January 2025.
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Mayor of London Launches Overground Rebrand
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has officially unveiled six new line names and colours for the London Overground.
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Alstom Reported to Add Over $500M to Canada’s Economy Annually
Alstom has released its first socio-economic impact report in Canada, developed in partnership with EY.
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New Operator Announced for London's Elizabeth Line
Transport for London (TfL) is contracting GTS Rail Operations Limited to take over Elizabeth line operations from May 2025.
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ORR Approves New Go-op Rail Service in Somerset and Wiltshire
The ORR has approved the launch of a new Go-op rail service connecting Swindon, Taunton and Weston-super-Mare from the end of 2025.
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Alstom Reports Strong First Half of FY 2024/25
Alstom has reported a strong commercial performance for the first half of the fiscal year 2024/25.
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Stadler Announces Production Disruption Due to Flooding
In recent months, Stadler has faced significant disruptions due to severe weather incidents affecting its operations and supply chains.
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Amtrak Receives Federal Grants to Improve Midwest Rail Services
Amtrak and its Midwestern partners have been awarded up to 300 million USD in federal grants for services in the Midwest.
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Deutsche Bahn Appeals Court Ruling Concerning Rising Stuttgart 21 Costs
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is appealing a lawsuit concerning billions of euros in additional costs for the Stuttgart 21 project.
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Network Rail and ScotRail Strengthen Alliance Agreement
Network Rail and ScotRail have signed a strengthened Alliance Agreement, committing to closer integration on Scotland's railway network.
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Etihad Rail Rebrands with New Corporate Identity and Vision
Etihad Rail has revealed a new corporate identity, marking the evolution of its mission, vision, and values.
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Over $1 Billion in Funding for US Intercity Rail Systems
The Biden-Harris Administration has announced more than 1 bn USD to support the expansion of America’s intercity passenger rail system.
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Alstom to Open New Project Office in Philadelphia
Alstom is opening a project office in Center City, Philadelphia to support key transportation projects in the city and the Northeast Corrido…
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Saudi Arabia Railways Joins EULYNX Signalling Consortium
Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) has joined the EULYNX Consortium, making it the first organisation outside of Europe to become part of the group…
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Laura Shoaf Appointed Chair of Shadow Great British Railways
The Department for Transport (DfT) has appointed Laura Shoaf as the new Chair of Shadow Great British Railways (SGBR).
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Amtrak Integrates with Google Search
Amtrak has partnered with Google to help travellers make more sustainable transportation choices when using Google Search.
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ORR Proposes Lower Charges for Passenger and Freight Trains on HS1
ORR has proposed a reduction in charges for passenger and freight trains using the HS1 line from London St Pancras to the Channel Tunnel.
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California High-Speed Rail Publishes 2024 Sustainability Report
The California High-Speed Rail Authority has published its 2024 Sustainability Report, outlining its recent progress.
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Alstom Consolidates European Operations with New Regional Structure
Following its acquisition of Bombardier, Alstom is restructuring its European operations to further strengthen its presence in the region.
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$3 Billion Brightline West Grant Agreement Officially Signed
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has officially signed the 3 billion USD grant agreement awarded to NDOT for Brightline West.
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DB and SNCF Launch Direct Berlin to Paris ICE Service
At InnoTrans 2024, Deutsche Bahn (DB) and SNCF Voyageurs announced the launch of a direct high-speed ICE service from Berlin to Paris.
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Škoda and Hyundai Rotem to Collaborate on Future Rail Solutions
Škoda Group and Hyundai Rotem have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the development of future railway solutions.…
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Alstom Announces €63 Million Investment in Italy
Alstom has announced a 63 million EUR investment plan for its operations in Italy from 2024 to 2026.