Latest Business News
All the latest business news in the rail sector.
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Alstom UK and Ireland Appoints Rob Whyte as New Managing Director
Alstom has announced the appointment of Rob Whyte as Managing Director for the UK and Ireland.
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California State Rail Plan Proposes $307 Billion Investment
Caltrans has unveiled the 2024 California State Rail Plan, outlining a transformative vision for the state's rail network by 2050.
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Amtrak Begins USA Rail Pass Flash Sale
Amtrak has announced a sale on its ten-ride USA Rail Pass from 10–17 January 2025.
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UK: Southeastern Class 376 Fleet To Undergo Refurbishment
Southeastern has announced that its Class 376 fleet is set to receive a significant makeover as part of a major refurbishment process.
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UK: Government to Offer Discounts of Up to 50% on 2 Million Fares
The DfT has announced the return of the Government's annual Rail Sale, which will see 2 million tickets on sale for up to 50%.
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Siemens Mobility Wins Infrastructure and Service Contracts for HS2
Siemens Mobility has been awarded four contracts by HS2, totalling over £560 million in worth.
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Gulf Coast Rail Receives $21 Million in Grants
The Federal Railroad Administration has announced a funding grant of over 21 million USD for Gulf Coast Rail.
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US: Brightline Reflects on Key Milestones of 2024
Brightline has celebrated its 2024 achievements, connecting communities across Florida and advancing rail infrastructure in the US.
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Liverpool: Unlimited Merseyrail Travel for £2 on Weekends in January
Liverpool City Region is offering unlimited Merseyrail travel for a 2 GBP fare per day on weekends throughout January.
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MTA Transit Services for New Year’s Eve in New York
New York's MTA has announced its transit service plans for New Year’s celebrations, offering additional trains and special schedules.
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Direct Rail Services Commence between Cardiff and Edinburgh
CrossCountry has launched a direct rail connection between Cardiff and Edinburgh for the first time in nearly 40 years.
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Direct High-Speed ICE Train Launches from Berlin to Paris
Deutsche Bahn (DB) and SNCF Voyageurs have officially launched a new direct high-speed train service between Berlin and Paris.
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Finland: Škoda Group to Supply Additional Units for Tampere Fleet
Škoda Group has signed a contract to supply seven new trams and eight additional modules for the city of Tampere's existing tram fleet.
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Siemens Mobility Given Green Light for Wiltshire Factory
Siemens Mobility has been given the go ahead for its proposed 100 million GBP state-of-the-art factory in Chippenham, Wiltshire.
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Greater Manchester to Integrate Rail into Bee Network by 2028
Transport for Greater Manchester is taking steps to integrate eight commuter rail lines into the Bee Network by 2028.
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Amtrak Breaks All-Time Ridership Record in 2024
Amtrak has set an all-time ridership record in Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24), welcoming 32.8 million rail passengers.
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Transport for London Confirms Christmas Services
Transport for London (TfL) has confirmed which public transport services will run over the festive Christmas and New Year period.
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Renfe Partners with Longitude to Operate Rail Services in Italy
Renfe is set to enter the Italian market in partnership with Longitude Holding, running passenger services under the Arenaways brand.
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Trains, Tinsel, and Timetables: UK Rail Services this Christmas
With Christmas approaching, passengers planning festive journeys across the UK should be aware of changes to train schedules.
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South Western Railway to Be First to Come Under Public Control
South Western Railway (SWR) will be the first train operator to return to public ownership under the new Passenger Railway Services Act 2024…
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Stadler US to Operate as Independent Division from 2025
Stadler US will establish itself as a standalone division within the Stadler Group, effective 1 January 2025.
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Mayor of London Launches Overground Rebrand
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has officially unveiled six new line names and colours for the London Overground.
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Alstom Reported to Add Over $500M to Canada’s Economy Annually
Alstom has released its first socio-economic impact report in Canada, developed in partnership with EY.
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New Operator Announced for London's Elizabeth Line
Transport for London (TfL) is contracting GTS Rail Operations Limited to take over Elizabeth line operations from May 2025.