Latest Business News
All the latest business news in the rail sector.
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California's $1 Billion Transport Funding Package Includes Rail Investment
The California Transportation Commission (CTC) has approved a transport funding package worth nearly 1 billion USD.
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Lumo Enhances Accessibility Aid with Virtual Tour Updates
Lumo has introduced a number of enhancements to its virtual tour digital tool, which aims to enhance accessibility & provide reassurance.
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Amtrak Advises Passengers Book Early to Avoid Disappointment this Summer
Amtrak has advised passengers to book early this summer as North America anticipates the beginning of the FIFA World Cup 2026.
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Northern to Run First-Ever Charity Service Along Heritage Line
Northern has announced the running of a service along the Darlington line to raise money for a set of local charities.
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Trainline Calls for Delay Repay Reform in New Campaign
Trainline has launched its Fair Play on Delay Repay campaign, which calls on the Government to reform & streamline the Delay Repay process.
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New York's MTA Records $15.8 Billion in Capital Commitments for 2025
New York's MTA recorded 15.8 billion USD in capital commitments in 2025, the largest single-year total in the agency’s history.
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DLR Extension and New Bakerloo Line Fleet Included in TfL's Draft Business Plan
Transport for London (TfL) draft Business Plan sets out a programme of investment for the capital’s transport network.
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Keolis Awarded New Contract to Operate Virginia Railway Express
Keolis North America will continue operating the Virginia Railway Express (VRE), following a competitive procurement process.
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Flix Partners with Tren Maya to Streamline Ticket Booking Across Mexico
Mexico’s Secretary of Tourism and Flix have partnered to offer Tren Maya ticket sales through Flix’s global platform.
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Northern Celebrates One Million Passenger Journeys on Northumberland Line
More than 100,000,000 passengers have officially travelled along the Northumberland Line in a little over a year.
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Alstom Opens New Welding & Fitting Training Centre in Hungary
Alstom has opened its new welding & fitting training centre in Mátranovák, which aims to provide training for those interested in welding.
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APTA Welcomes Proposed Bipartisan Funding for Public Transit and Rail
APTA supports the FY 2026 THUD Appropriations Act, which proposes 15.9 billion USD for passenger and freight rail.
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UK: Beacon Completes Acquisition of Eversholt Rail
Beacon has completed the acquisition of Eversholt Rail, one of the UK’s established rolling stock leasing companies.
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Busy Metro Line Set for Temporary Closure During Improvement Works
A section of the Metro line serving both North Tyneside and Newcastle is set to undergo a significant programme of essential renewal work.
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Alstom Reports Third-Quarter 2025/26 Results with Record Orders
Alstom has published its results for the third quarter of the 2025/26 financial year, covering the period from 1 October to 31 December 2025…
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Amtrak Announces $250 USA Rail Pass Adventure Awaits Sale
Amtrak has announced its latest discount offering, the 'Adventure Awaits Sale', which offers a $249 discount on its USA Rail Pass.
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Alto Launches Public Consultations for Canada's High-Speed Rail Network
Alto has announced the start of a public consultation programme for its proposed high-speed rail network in Canada.
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Vande Bharat Express Expands Role in India’s Inter-City Rail Network
Indian Railways continues to expand the Vande Bharat Express network as part of its wider effort to modernise inter-city rail travel.
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Deutsche Bahn Offers Free Travel with Gold German Wins
Deutsche Bahn has announced a brand new promotional BahnCard offering free travel for every German gold medal win – BahnCard Gold.
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Brightline Announces Leadership Changes for Next Growth Phase
Brightline has announced a series of leadership appointments as the company prepares for its next stage of development.
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Amtrak Pacific Surfliner to Add Daily Los Angeles–San Diego Roundtrip
A new daily Amtrak Pacific Surfliner roundtrip between Los Angeles and San Diego will be introduced from 26 January 2026.
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Siemens Mobility Appoints Aglaja Schneider as New Joint CEO
Siemens has appointed Aglaja Schneider as new Joint Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director for Rolling Stock & Customer Services.
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New Chairs of Network Rail & DFTO Appointed
A set of two new rail leaders have been appointed to oversee the United Kingdom's railway as the industry prepares for the launch of GBR.
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RSSB Appoints First Independent Chair of Industry Leadership Group
The RSSB has appointed Professor Clive Roberts as the independent chair of its newly established Industry Leadership Group.