US Government Issues $1.69 Billion in COVID-19 Relief Fundin...
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has announced 1.69 billion USD in relief funding for Amtrak in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Amtrak Restores 12 Long-Distance Routes to Daily Service
Following increased demand and with the help of Congressional funding, Amtrak will restore daily services to 12 long-distance services.
$908 Million USDOT Loan for Dallas Silver Line Project
The USDOT and DART have agreed a refinancing of a $908 million loan for the Silver Line that will save DART $190 million in interest payments.
Welsh Government Takes Wales and Borders Rail Franchise into...
Following its annoucement of this plan in October 2020 the Welsh government has now taken the Wales & Borders franchise into public ownership.
CER: EU Railways Suffered €26 Billion Coronavirus Loss in ...
The Voice of European Railways (CER) says railways in the EU27 made losses of 26 billion euros in 2020 because of COVID-19.
Renfe Announces New Launch Date for Avlo
Avlo, Renfe's new low-cost high-speed passenger service that will run between Madrid and Barcelona, will launch on 23 June 2021.
Amtrak CEO To Congress: These Are Our 5 Key Requests
Amtrak's CEO has written to Congress outlining the passenger railroad's five key demands to recover from COVID and expand services.
France to Support Eurostar and in Talks with UK Says Ministe...
French transport minister confirms to the National Assembly that France would make sure it supported Eurostar and was in talks with Britain.