Latest News
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ROSCO Akiem Finalises Acquisition Deal with Macquarie European Rail
ROSCO Akiem Group finalised its acquisition of Macquarie European Rail on 23 April, now leasing rolling stock to 65 operators.
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Leasing Company Dessa Buys UWC Flat Cars
UWC will supply leasing company Dessa with specialist 60-foot flat cars for transporting timber that will be used by Sodex.
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Tunnelling Complete on Forrestfield-Airport Link
TBM Sandy broke through at Bayswater so that both of the twin-bored tunnels on the Forrestfield-Airport Link are now complete.
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InnoTrans 2020 Postponed
InnoTrans 2020 has been postponed due to a decision by the Berlin Senate to ban all gatherings of more than 5000 people until 24 October.
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Lötschberg Base Tunnel to Open Again Following Water and Sand Ingress
The Lötschberg Base Tunnel suffered water and sand ingress in March. BLS has cleaned up the damage and the tunnel will reopen on 24 April.
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Coronavirus: Train Services to Resume in Switzerland
With coronavirus restrictions on public life and businesses in Switzerland being relaxed, rail services will increase again as well.
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Splitting the Difference
The advent of split ticketing on online ticket apps reduces prices for passengers but is problematic for train operating companies.
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More Regional Rail Services as Germany Loosens Coronavirus Restrictions
With a loosening of restrictions placed on public life in Germany because of the coronavirus pandemic, more rail services resume operations.
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Coronavirus Response: Signalling Training Centre Opens in Wales
Network Rail's call for more signalling staff to weather the coronavirus pandemic has moved forward with the opening of a training centre.
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Tank Car Contract Signed between UWC and EuroChem
UWC and EuroChem has signed a contract for tank cars for the transportation of concentrated nitric acid, a hazardous material.
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TX Logistik Doubles Trains for Coop in Sweden
TX Logistik AG, which is wholly owned by Mercitalia Logistics, has doubled the number of freight trains for Coop in Sweden from 10 to 20.
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Munich: SWM Submits Tram Line Planning Application
SWM has submitted the planning application for the new Westtangente tram line in Munich that will link five of the city's northern suburbs.
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DB Extends No Cancellation Fee Policy for Train Operators
DB has extended its policy to forego track cancellation charges by four weeks with train operators scaling back services during coronavirus.
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The Need for Social Distancing for Open-Access Operators
Sqills discuss the need for social distancing for open-access operators, and how a seat reservation system could offer a short-term solution…
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2020 Milestone for MTR East Rail Line Extension
The MTR East Rail Line extension, which is due to open in 2022, will see the new signalling system and rolling stock phased in this year.
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InnoTrans to Reveal 2020 Options in Early May
InnoTrans 2020 and coronavirus: options about delaying the event or alternative scenarios will be presented in early May.
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Transfesa Logistics Launches Refrigerated Train to UK
Transfesa Logistics has launched a refrigerated train to transport food, medical and hygiene supplies from Spain to the UK.
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Industry Responds to Government's HS2 Notice to Proceed Go-Ahead
The rail industry, associations, and unions have responded to the UK government's approval for HS2 Ltd to issue Notice to Proceed.
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Construction Continues on Naples-Bari High-Speed Line
The first contruction phase on the Naples-Bari high-speed line, between Naples and Cancello, is continuing with safety measures in place.
