Latest Business News
All the latest business news in the rail sector.
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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…
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California High-Speed Rail Authority and City of Brisbane Settle Lawsuit
The California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) and the City of Brisbane have reached a settlement on a lawsuit filed by the city.
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UK Government Establishes Shadow Great British Railways
The UK government is progressing the reform of Britain’s railways with the establishment of Shadow Great British Railways.
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MAE. Meets Metroen
MAE. is delighted to have received an order from Copenhagen Metro for the construction, delivery and commissioning of a wheelset press.
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Arriva's Grand Central Seeks Extension to Track Rights
Arriva's Grand Central has applied to extend its track access rights on the East Coast Main Line, alongside an investment in bi-mode trains.…
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Alstom Completes Sale of North American Signalling Business
Alstom has completed the 690 million USD sale of its North American conventional signalling business to Knorr-Bremse AG.
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UK: HS1 Achieves ISO 55001 Certification
High Speed 1 (HS1) has achieved the ISO 55001 certification, an internationally recognised standard for asset management.
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California High Speed Rail Authority Appoints New CEO
The California High-Speed Rail Authority has appointed Ian Choudri as the programme's next Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
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Eurostar Golden Train Transports Team GB Athletes
Eurostar's high-speed service between France and the UK has transported over 230 Team GB athletes back from the Olympic Games Paris.
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Scotland’s Railway Publishes Climate Action Plan
Network Rail and ScotRail, under the Scotland’s Railway partnership, have published a five-year Climate Action Plan for 2024-2029.
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Transport for London Progresses Plans for DLR Extension
Transport for London (TfL) has completed its consultation on a cross-river extension of the DLR from Gallions Reach to Thamesmead.