Europe News
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Škoda Group to Implement ETCS on New Hybrid RegioJet Trains
The ETCS developed by Škoda affiliate The Signalling Company will be deployed on 34 new Škoda Group hybrid BEDMU trains destined for RegioJe…
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Engineering Works to Close Major London Stations This Summer
An extensive 22‑day programme of engineering work in central London will see temporary closures at Charing Cross and Waterloo East.
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ORR Proposes Fairer Redress for Failed Passenger Assistance
The ORR is inviting feedback on new proposals to ensure fairer redress when pre-booked rail passenger assistance is not provided.
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Cambridge South Station Opens to the Public
Cambridge South station has officially opened its doors to the public, and is expected to welcome around 1.8 million passengers per year.
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Passenger Services Resume on Midland Main Line Following Bedford Collision
Network Rail engineers have now completed all recovery operations following the recent collision between two EMR trains.
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DB CEO 'Appalled' by Stuttgart 21 Audit, Announces Revision of Commissioning Plan
An internal audit commissioned by DB CEO Evelyn Palla has found a range of significant shortcomings with regards to the Stuttgart 21 project…
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New Rules to Improve Passenger Rights Enforcement Across EU
The European Commission has welcomed political agreements to improve the enforcement of passenger rights across all modes of transport.
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National Audit Office Calls for HS2 to 'Get Reset Right to Avoid Previous Failures'
A new report from the NAO states that DfT and HS2 Ltd must ensure the programme is put on a stable footing to avoid previous failures.
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Second Rail Bridge Installed in Amsterdam Centraal Upgrade Programme
Mammoet has replaced a second railway bridge at Amsterdam Centraal Station as part of a multi-year infrastructure upgrade programme.
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SYSTRA to Support Delivery of Camp de Tarragona Tramway
SYSTRA Ardanuy has announced the receipt of a set of two contracts for the future Camp de Tarragona tramway in Catalonia.
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Škoda Group Celebrates Orders of Up to €1.8 Billion in 2025
The Škoda Group has released its business report for 2025, celebrating one of the 'most significant years in its modern history'.
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HS2 Begins Beam Installation at Curzon Street Station
Construction of Birmingham's new HS2 station is officially progressing with the first of over 556 concrete beams lifted into position.
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Michael Obrowski Appointed New Chief Financial Officer of Deutsche Bahn
The Supervisory Board of Deutsche Bahn AG has appointed Michael Obrowski as the company’s new Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
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RAIB Releases Initial Findings Following Fatal Bedford Train Collision
The RAIB has issued an investigation update into the collision between two East Midlands Railway passenger trains near Elstow.
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Alstom Opens New Work & Wellbeing Suite in Derby
Alstom has announced the official opening of a brand-new Work & Wellbeing Suite at its Litchurch Lane Works in Derby.
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Thameslink Begins £3.6 Million Fleet Refresh
Thameslink has celebrated the commencement of a major makeover of its 115-strong fleet, which is expected to improve passenger experience.
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UK: Northern Receives 88% Customer Satisfaction Score
Northern has received an overall customer satisfaction score of 88% in Transport Focus's latest rail passenger scorecard.
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ESP Group Awarded TfL Concessionary Support Contract
The ESP Group has been awarded a major new multi-million-pound contract with Transport for London (TfL) that will create up to 40 new jobs.
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RAIB Publishes 2025 Annual Report
The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) has published the 2025 edition of its annual report, covering between 1 January to 31 December…
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New Overnight Services to Aid Early Departures at Gatwick Airport
London Gatwick Airport has announced the introduction of new overnight train services and expanded bus connections.
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Siemens Mobility to Supply 61 BEMUs to Westphalia
Siemens Mobility will supply the Westfalen-Lippe Local Transport Authority with a set of 61 battery-electric Mireo Plus B trains.
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Crown Point Depot: Behind the Scenes of Greater Anglia's Fleet Maintenance
On 6 June, Greater Anglia opened the gates of its Crown Point Depot, showcasing how a modern railway maintenance facility operates.
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€1.1 Billion Pledged for TEN-T Infrastructure Projects
The European Commission has launched the last call for proposals to build and modernise transport infrastructure on the EU's TEN-T network.
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Egis to Support Future TfL Projects
Egis in the UK & Ireland has been awarded a place on Transport for London's (TfL) Professional Services Framework.
