Latest Business News
All the latest business news in the rail sector.
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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…
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Laura Shoaf Appointed Chair of Shadow Great British Railways
The Department for Transport (DfT) has appointed Laura Shoaf as the new Chair of Shadow Great British Railways (SGBR).
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Amtrak Integrates with Google Search
Amtrak has partnered with Google to help travellers make more sustainable transportation choices when using Google Search.
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ORR Proposes Lower Charges for Passenger and Freight Trains on HS1
ORR has proposed a reduction in charges for passenger and freight trains using the HS1 line from London St Pancras to the Channel Tunnel.
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California High-Speed Rail Publishes 2024 Sustainability Report
The California High-Speed Rail Authority has published its 2024 Sustainability Report, outlining its recent progress.
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Alstom Consolidates European Operations with New Regional Structure
Following its acquisition of Bombardier, Alstom is restructuring its European operations to further strengthen its presence in the region.
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$3 Billion Brightline West Grant Agreement Officially Signed
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has officially signed the 3 billion USD grant agreement awarded to NDOT for Brightline West.
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DB and SNCF Launch Direct Berlin to Paris ICE Service
At InnoTrans 2024, Deutsche Bahn (DB) and SNCF Voyageurs announced the launch of a direct high-speed ICE service from Berlin to Paris.
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Škoda and Hyundai Rotem to Collaborate on Future Rail Solutions
Škoda Group and Hyundai Rotem have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the development of future railway solutions.…
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Alstom Announces €63 Million Investment in Italy
Alstom has announced a 63 million EUR investment plan for its operations in Italy from 2024 to 2026.
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Arriva Group Proposes Plan to Help Reform Britain’s Railways
Arriva Group has published a set of recommendations aimed at accelerating improvements in Britain's rail network.
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DB to Renovate Infrastructure, Railway Operations and Profitability
Deutsche Bahn (DB) has presented a comprehensive programme to overhaul its infrastructure, railway operations, and profitability by 2027.
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Deutsche Bahn to Present Rail Innovations at InnoTrans 2024
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is set to introduce a range of offers and innovations at InnoTrans 2024 to advance stable and reliable rail operations.
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France: Strasbourg Trials Parcel Delivery by Tram
La Poste, Alstom, Eurométropole de Strasbourg (EMS), and CTS are testing the use of trams to deliver parcels in Strasbourg, France.
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Deutsche Bahn Sells DB Schenker to DSV for €14.8 Billion
Deutsche Bahn (DB) has signed an agreement to sell its logistics subsidiary, DB Schenker, to DSV for an enterprise value of 14.3 billion EUR…