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Passenger Rail Services between Austria and Italy Suspended

Passenger Rail Services between Austria and Italy Suspended

Passenger rail services between Austria and Italy have been suspended until further notice as a result of the coronavirus outbreak.

Fokus Bahn NRW Programme One Year On

Fokus Bahn NRW Programme One Year On

One year on from the launch of Fokus Bahn NRW the results are promising. The state's parties involved in passenger rail are working together.

UK Government Takes Over Northern Franchise

UK Government Takes Over Northern Franchise

The UK's operator of last resort (DOLH) has taken over the Northern franchise (1 March) after serious problems with services on the network.

Deutsche Bahn Prepares for Coronavirus

Deutsche Bahn Prepares for Coronavirus

Deutsche Bahn says it is well prepared for the coronavirus and is in constant exchange with the relevant ministries and authorities.

British Stations Get £20m Accessibility Funding

British Stations Get £20m Accessibility Funding

The UK government has announced £20m in funding to improve accessibility in stations through measures such as lifts and accessible toilets.

EC: Rail Freight Operator CFR Marfa Received Illegal Aid

EC: Rail Freight Operator CFR Marfa Received Illegal Aid

The EC has found that CFR Marfa has been in receipt of inappropriate state aid from Romania, which Romania must now recover within 6 months.

HS2 is bad for the environment?! A Rant.

HS2 is bad for the environment?! A Rant.

HS2 has been heavily criticised by environmental organisations. Railway-News believes this is short-sighted and needs addressing.

Deutsche Bahn and UK to Be Official Partners of Greentech Festival 2020

Deutsche Bahn and UK to Be Official Partners of Greentech Festiva...

Deutsche Bahn and the United Kingdom are both to be official partners to the Greentech Festival, which will be held in Berlin 19–21 June.

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