Latest Business News
All the latest business news in the rail sector.
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BLS 2019 Annual Results Positive following Entry into Long-Distance Sector
BLS has published its annual results for 2019 and takes a positive view after it successfully entered the long-distance passenger market.
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1000m Freight Train from China en Route to Kaliningrad
A 1000m freight train is travelling from China to Kaliningrad. It must travel through Latvia, whose tracks can take the weight and length.
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DB Continues Recruitment Efforts – Digitally
Deutsche Bahn is continuing its recruitment efforts despite the coronavirus pandemic but has shifted to digital interviews and training.
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Swiss Freight Train Derails in Germany
A Swiss freight train derailed in Germany on Thursday evening killing the driver after a piece of a bridge fell on the tracks.
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Network Rail Commits to Immediate Supplier Payments
Network Rail says it is moving to immediate payments for its suppliers to avoid cashflow issues and keep the supply chain strong.
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First Freight Train from Wuhan En Route to Germany
The first freight train has left Wuhan for Germany since the coronavirus outbreak. Carrying PPE and medical masks, it will arrive 12 April.
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Increased Demand for Rail Freight Services
Demand for rail freight services are increasing during the coronavirus pandemic as the reliable, safe delivery of key supplies is paramount.
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Stadler's Annual Results: 444 Vehicles Delivered in 2019
Stadler has published its annual results for 2019 which demonstrate an 80 percent increase in the number of trains delivered.
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Lineas Joins European Rail Freight Association
Private rail freight operator Lineas is the latest company to join ERFA, the European Rail Freight Association, headquartered in Brussels.
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Rail Baltica Estonia Appoints Tõnu Grünberg CEO
Rail Baltica Estonia has appointed Tõnu Grünberg as its CEO, effective 1 March. He is tasked with accelerating the project.
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Siemens Releases New Images of Goole Rail Manufacturing Site
After having submitted the detailed planning application for its train manufacturing site in Goole, Siemens has released CGIs of the site.
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DB Supervisory Board Extends Contract for Martin Seiler
DB's supervisory board has extended Martin Seiler's contract until December 2025. Due to end in 2020, it will now run for a further 5 years.
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Alstom and Bombardier Sign Acquisition MoU
Following rumours, Alstom and Bombardier have now announced they have signed an MoU for Alstom's acqusition of Bombardier Transportation.
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Alstom Confirms Bombardier Acquisition Rumours
Alstom has responded to the rumours that it is in talks with Bombardier about a potential acquisition of Bombardier Transportation.
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DB Agrees Strategic Collaboration with Ukrainian Railways
DB Engineering & Consulting and Ukrainian Railways have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to modernise operations and rail services.
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New Direct Amsterdam-London Eurostar from April
Starting in April passengers will be able to enjoy direct Eurostar services between Amsterdam and London without passport checks in Brussels…
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Siemens Unveils Plans for Rail Innovation Centre
Siemens has unveiled plans for a new innovation centre at the Goole 36 enterprise zone. The planning application has been submitted.
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Stadler Wins First Maintenance Contract in the US
Stadler has won its first US maintenance contract: Stadler will maintain 8 FLIRT trains and the Silver Line depot for DART for 15 years.
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Talgo UK's Longannet Factory Site Gets Go-Ahead
Talgo UK is pleased that the planning application allowing the company to establish a manufacturing base in Longannet has been successful.
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ADIF to Reduce Carbon Footprint by up to 86% by 2030
Adif says it wants to reduce its carbon footprint by 86 percent by 2030, taking into account its plans to purchase green electricity.
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Désirée Baer to Take Over as CEO of SBB Cargo
Desiree Baer is to be the new CEO of SBB Cargo, starting in March 2020. Her appointment will be preceded by a one-month introductory period.