Latest Business News
All the latest business news in the rail sector.
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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.
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ORR Approves New Go-op Rail Service in Somerset and Wiltshire
The ORR has approved the launch of a new Go-op rail service connecting Swindon, Taunton and Weston-super-Mare from the end of 2025.
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Alstom Reports Strong First Half of FY 2024/25
Alstom has reported a strong commercial performance for the first half of the fiscal year 2024/25.
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Stadler Announces Production Disruption Due to Flooding
In recent months, Stadler has faced significant disruptions due to severe weather incidents affecting its operations and supply chains.
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Amtrak Receives Federal Grants to Improve Midwest Rail Services
Amtrak and its Midwestern partners have been awarded up to 300 million USD in federal grants for services in the Midwest.
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Deutsche Bahn Appeals Court Ruling Concerning Rising Stuttgart 21 Costs
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is appealing a lawsuit concerning billions of euros in additional costs for the Stuttgart 21 project.
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Network Rail and ScotRail Strengthen Alliance Agreement
Network Rail and ScotRail have signed a strengthened Alliance Agreement, committing to closer integration on Scotland's railway network.
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Etihad Rail Rebrands with New Corporate Identity and Vision
Etihad Rail has revealed a new corporate identity, marking the evolution of its mission, vision, and values.
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Over $1 Billion in Funding for US Intercity Rail Systems
The Biden-Harris Administration has announced more than 1 bn USD to support the expansion of America’s intercity passenger rail system.
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Alstom to Open New Project Office in Philadelphia
Alstom is opening a project office in Center City, Philadelphia to support key transportation projects in the city and the Northeast Corrido…
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Saudi Arabia Railways Joins EULYNX Signalling Consortium
Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) has joined the EULYNX Consortium, making it the first organisation outside of Europe to become part of the group…