Latest Business News
All the latest business news in the rail sector.
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UK: Passenger Journeys Increase by 7% in Q2 2025
The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has published new statistics regarding the use of Great Britain's network between April and June 2025 (Q2)…
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Transport Secretary Issues Statement on Knife Attack
The UK Transport Secretary has released a statement following a knife attack on an LNER service from Doncaster to London Kings Cross.
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Avanti West Coast Confirms Train Derailment in Cumbria
Rail services between England and Scotland are disrupted after an Avanti West Coast train derailed early this morning near Shap in Cumbria.
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Knorr-Bremse AG Publishes First 9 Month & Q3 Results for 2025
Knorr-Bremse has published results for the first nine months and Q3 of 2025, with the company citing high demand in the rail sector.
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DB Announces Discounts for Passengers Accompanying BahnCard Holders
BahnCard 25 and 50 holders can now bring four additional passengers on journeys with them at a discounted fee this November.
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Virgin Trains Approved Access to Temple Mills – The Industry Reacts
Government officials and industry figureheads have offered their support of the ORR's decision to allow Virgin Trains access to Temple Mills…
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Via Rail Canada Announces Return of Canada Strong Pass
Via Rail Canada's Canada Strong Pass offers free or discounted travel for children, youth and adults aged 18 to 24 during the winter months.
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RMT Suspends Industrial Action on CrossCountry Services
CrossCountry has announced the suspension of planned industrial action by the RMT this weekend (Saturday 01 November).
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Virgin Approved to Move Ahead with Cross-Channel Service Plans
The Office of Rail and Road has officially approved Virgin Trains' application for access to Temple Mills International Depot.
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Lumo Submits Application for New Cardiff to York Service
FirstGroup open access operator Lumo has announced plans to introduce a new route between Cardiff and York.
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California High-Speed Rail Supports Small Business Participation
The California High-Speed Rail Authority has hosted its annual Small Business Diversity and Resources Fair in Burlingame.
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New Rail Services to Run Between Albany and New York City
Metro-North Railroad will launch new services between Albany and New York City from spring 2026, while Amtrak will restore suspended trips.
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Amtrak Announces Roomette Companion Sale
Amtrak has announced a new sale allowing customers booking a Roomette to bring a companion for free – for a limited time.
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Škoda Submits Formal Complaint Regarding Helsinki Tender Selection
Škoda has submitted a complaint to the Finnish Market Court after a procurement decision made by Helsinki Metropolitan Area Transport Ltd.
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Knorr-Bremse AG Extends Nicolas Lange's Board Member Contract
The Supervisory Board of Knorr-Bremse AG has elected to extend Dr. Nicolas Lange's contract as a member of the Executive Board by five years…
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Translink Chief Executive Chris Conway to Step Down
Translink Group's Chief Executive Chris Conway has announced that he will be stepping down from his role in Spring 2026.
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Caltrain to Receive Compensation for Energy Returned to Grid
Caltrain has stated it will be compensated for the power its new electric trains return to the power grid through regenerative braking.
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Martin Sion to Replace Henri Poupart-Lafarge as CEO at Alstom
Martin Sion will replace Henri Poupart-Lafarge as CEO of Alstom from 1 April 2026.
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Arriva Group Acquires RTS Infrastructure
Arriva acquires RTS's train maintenance and depot business as well as its design and build rail infrastructure construction business.
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Railway 200: Scotland Welcomes 'Inspiration' Train
Inspiration Train, part of the Railway 200 programme, started its Scottish leg of its nationwide tour in Glasgow this weekend.
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Gemini Trains Confirms Partnership with Siemens Mobility and Rock Rail
Train operator to be, Gemini Trains, has confirmed that it has picked Siemens Mobility as the rolling stock manufacturer for its fleet.
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Hitachi Rail Opens Doors to Newton Aycliffe Factory for Railway 200 Celebrations
Hitachi Rail has opened its Newton Aycliffe factory to the public for the very first time as part of celebrations for Railway 200.
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GWR Fined £1 Million for Health and Safety Breaches
GWR has been fined £1 million and ordered to pay over £78,000 in costs after pleading guilty to breaches of health and safety law.
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Budapest Expands Tram Fleet with EU-Backed CAF Order
BKK and the Ministry of Public Administration and Regional Development have confirmed a funding agreement to purchase of CAF trams.