Latest Business News
All the latest business news in the rail sector.
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UK: CrossCountry Announces Changes to Service Timetable
CrossCountry has announced a revision of its current timetable, adding extra services and extending train lengths to meet passenger demand.
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London St. Pancras Highspeed to Launch Incentive Scheme
London St. Pancras Highspeed has announced a new financial incentive scheme aimed at encouraging additional train services to Europe.
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FS Group Resumes Frecciarossa Milan-Paris High-Speed Train Service
The Frecciarossa Milan-Paris service, suspended since August 2023 due to a landslide in the Maurienne Valley has now resumed operations.
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Amey Appointed to Network Rail’s Development and Design Partnership Framework
Amey has been selected as a design and consultancy partner for Network Rail’s Development and Design Partnership Framework (DDPF).
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Eurostar Responds to Report on Temple Mills Depot Capacity
Eurostar has responded to a report, commissioned by the ORR, outlining potential measures to increase capacity at the Temple Mills depot.
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Network Rail CEO Andrew Haines to Retire in October 2025
Sir Andrew Haines, Chief Executive of Network Rail, has announced his decision to retire from the company in October 2025.
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Additional Capacity at Eurostar Depot, Says ORR
The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has stated that Eurostar’s London depot at Temple Mills International could accommodate additional trains.
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UK Government Announces Major Rail Investment in North England
The UK government has unveiled a significant funding package aimed at improving transport infrastructure across the North of England.
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TPE Expands Sign Language Upgrade to Manchester Airport
Passenger information screens at Manchester Airport have received upgrades to include information to assist BSL users.
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Alto: Agreement Signed for Toronto-Québec City High-Speed Rail Project
An agreement has been signed between Alto and Cadence, marking the start of the design and development phase for the high-speed rail project…
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East West Rail: Chiltern Railways Named as First Stage Operator
The DfT has announced the selection of Chiltern Railways as the operator for the first stage of the new East West Rail link.
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MBTA Launches South Coast Rail Service
MBTA has commenced service on the new Fall River/New Bedford Commuter Rail Line as part of the South Coast Rail project.
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New Train Operator Announces Plans for Channel Tunnel Services
A new train operating company, Gemini, has been established to provide competitive high-speed rail services between the UK and Europe.
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Brightline West Secures $2.5 Billion in Private Activity Bonds for High-Speed Rail
Brightline West has secured 2.5 billion USD in senior subordinated private activity bonds to support its high-speed rail development.
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Amtrak CEO Stephen Gardner Steps Down
Amtrak CEO Stephen Gardner has resigned from his position to ensure that Amtrak maintains the confidence of the current administration.
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Stadler Reports Financial Impact from Environmental Disasters
Stadler has presented its financial results for 2024, noting the significant impact of three major environmental disasters.
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Legislators Call for $2 Billion for Public Transport Across California
Sacramento lawmakers have called upon the state to invest $2 billion to support transit initiatives across California.
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US: Federal Spending Bill Secures Billions for Public Transit in FY25
The United States Congress has passed a full-year spending bill, which maintains core funding levels for public transit and rail services.
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California High-Speed Rail Provides 2025 Project Update
At the start of this month, the California High-Speed Rail Authority’s 2025 Project Update Report was submitted to the state legislature.
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Talgo Reports Record Revenue of €669 Million in 2024
Spanish train manufacturer, Talgo recorded a revenue of 669.2 million EUR in 2024, marking its highest annual turnover to date.
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Ontario Government Awards Transit Hub Construction Contract
The Ontario Government has selected AtkinsRéalis, Bird Construction and Hatch Ltd. to deliver the city's new East harbour Transit Hub.
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UK's 10 Least Reliable Train Stations Revealed
A new study published by luggage shipping company, MyBaggage, has identified the United Kingdom's 10 least reliable train stations.
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US DOT to Review Funding for California High-Speed Rail
The US DOT is reviewing the California High-Speed Rail project to assess whether federal funding commitments should continue.
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iryo and ITA Airways Offer Integrated Train + Air Ticket from Italy to Spain
High-speed rail operator, iryo has partnered with ITA Airways to offer an integrated 'train + air' ticket for travel between Spain and Italy…