Latest Business News
All the latest business news in the rail sector.
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Arriva Group Proposes Plan to Help Reform Britain’s Railways
Arriva Group has published a set of recommendations aimed at accelerating improvements in Britain's rail network.
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DB to Renovate Infrastructure, Railway Operations and Profitability
Deutsche Bahn (DB) has presented a comprehensive programme to overhaul its infrastructure, railway operations, and profitability by 2027.
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Deutsche Bahn to Present Rail Innovations at InnoTrans 2024
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is set to introduce a range of offers and innovations at InnoTrans 2024 to advance stable and reliable rail operations.
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France: Strasbourg Trials Parcel Delivery by Tram
La Poste, Alstom, Eurométropole de Strasbourg (EMS), and CTS are testing the use of trams to deliver parcels in Strasbourg, France.
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Deutsche Bahn Sells DB Schenker to DSV for €14.8 Billion
Deutsche Bahn (DB) has signed an agreement to sell its logistics subsidiary, DB Schenker, to DSV for an enterprise value of 14.3 billion EUR…
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California High-Speed Rail Authority and City of Brisbane Settle Lawsuit
The California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) and the City of Brisbane have reached a settlement on a lawsuit filed by the city.
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UK Government Establishes Shadow Great British Railways
The UK government is progressing the reform of Britain’s railways with the establishment of Shadow Great British Railways.
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MAE. Meets Metroen
MAE. is delighted to have received an order from Copenhagen Metro for the construction, delivery and commissioning of a wheelset press.
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Arriva's Grand Central Seeks Extension to Track Rights
Arriva's Grand Central has applied to extend its track access rights on the East Coast Main Line, alongside an investment in bi-mode trains.…
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Alstom Completes Sale of North American Signalling Business
Alstom has completed the 690 million USD sale of its North American conventional signalling business to Knorr-Bremse AG.
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UK: HS1 Achieves ISO 55001 Certification
High Speed 1 (HS1) has achieved the ISO 55001 certification, an internationally recognised standard for asset management.
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California High Speed Rail Authority Appoints New CEO
The California High-Speed Rail Authority has appointed Ian Choudri as the programme's next Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
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Eurostar Golden Train Transports Team GB Athletes
Eurostar's high-speed service between France and the UK has transported over 230 Team GB athletes back from the Olympic Games Paris.
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Scotland’s Railway Publishes Climate Action Plan
Network Rail and ScotRail, under the Scotland’s Railway partnership, have published a five-year Climate Action Plan for 2024-2029.
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Transport for London Progresses Plans for DLR Extension
Transport for London (TfL) has completed its consultation on a cross-river extension of the DLR from Gallions Reach to Thamesmead.
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Federal Partnership to Expedite Environmental Reviews in California
The California State Transportation Agency and the California High-Speed Rail Authority have renewed an FRA agreement to expedite environmen…
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National Audit Office Examines Revised HS2 Plans
The UK's National Audit Office (NAO) has released a report on HS2, following the cancellation of Phase 2 in October.
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UK: FirstGroup Looks to Engage Young People to Create 'Generation Rail'
First Rail is calling for a comprehensive industry approach to engage young people as lifelong rail advocates and unlock a ‘Generation Rail’…
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High Desert Corridor High-Speed Rail Project to Be Constructed in California
Union leaders and elected officials have signed agreements to deliver the High Desert Corridor (HDC) High-Speed Rail Project in California.
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ORR Presents Annual Assessment of UK Rail Industry
The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has presented its annual assessment of the UK rail industry and set out priorities for the year ahead.
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The King's Speech Presents Plans to Nationalise UK Railways
In the UK, The King's speech has promised new legislation to bring rail services back into public ownership once current contracts expire.
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Talgo Receives Potential Merger Offer from Škoda
Rolling stock manufacturer, Talgo has received a proposal from Škoda Transportation for "business combination and industrial integration."
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Campaign for Better Transport Calls for HS2 Action
Campaign for Better Transport is calling on the new UK government to halt the sell-off of HS2 land and revive the project's future.
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$153 Million to Improve US Intercity Rail Network
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has announced 153 million USD in funding to improve the US intercity passenger rail network.