Latest Coronavirus News
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German Corona Stimulus Package Good for Rail
The German stimulus package has been welcomed by rail groups, saying it will push forward important innovations and provide much-needed fund…
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DB: <1% Construction Works Cancelled or Delayed Due to Coronavirus
Deutsche Bahn says that despite the coronavirus pandemic less than 1 percent of rail infrastructure works have been cancelled or postponed.
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Face Coverings on Public Transport Become Mandatory in England
Coronavirus: from 15 June face coverings will become mandatory on public transport in England in line with a further easing of restrictions.
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Plea to Bundesrat: Review Lorry Toll Exemption
After the German government moved ahead with an ongoing exemption to the lorry toll, rail groups have asked the Bundesrat for help.
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Swiss Rail Operators to Resume Full Service Levels
Passenger services in Switzerland can resume fully in June following an easing of restrictions put in place because of coronavirus.
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Germany: Private Railway Undertakings to Seek EU Help
Private railway undertakings in Germany want to seek assistance from the European Commission following a DB-only bailout package approval.
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Anger at DB-Only German Railway Alliance
There is anger at the coronavirus agreement signed by Deutsche Bahn and the federal government that excludes non-state railways.
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DB Reaches Coronavirus Agreement With Government, Union and Works Council
Deutsche Bahn has reached a coronavirus agreement with the German government, union, works council and employers' association.
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Covid-19: Staying Ahead of the Curve through APC Data
Through our Automatic Passenger Counting (APC) technology we’ve been looking at ridership data and how the situation is affecting operations…
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Building Confidence for the Return to Work
Unipart Rail's fogging service kills Covid-19. It can be applied to a wide range of spaces including trains, stations, offices and depots.
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Deutsche Bahn to Resume Rail Services to All Neighbouring Countries as of June
From June Deutsche Bahn will run train services into all neighbouring countries again, following a gradual resumption in May.
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Notice to Proceed and Coronavirus – HS2 in 2020
2020 has its challenges to the rail sector with the coronavirus pandemic but there has been good news too: HS2 has its notice to proceed.
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Ceneri Base Tunnel Opening to Go Ahead in September
The Ceneri Base Tunnel opening ceremony is to go ahead as planned in September though on a smaller scale due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Going the Extra Mile – A White Locomotive to Say Thank You
Rail freight operator Lineas has turned one of its locomotives white to say thank you to all the key workers during the coronavirus pandemic…
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Through the Storm and Forward: Rail Transport at the Time of COVID-19
UNIFE takes a look at the impact of the coronavirus on the rail industry in Europe, both passenger and freight.
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Coronavirus – Rail Is Proving Its Worth beyond Its Green Credentials. It Deserves Support.
An interview with Dirk Flege from rail advocacy group Allianz pro Schiene about Germany's coronavirus measures for the rail sector and more.
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West Coast Main Line: Full Line Speed Restored in Kilsby Tunnel
Kilsby Tunnel on the West Coast Main Line has undergone major repair works during the coronavirus slowdown to fix track flooding issues.
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TfL Receives Government Funds to Avoid Bankruptcy
Transport for London (TfL) has received coronavirus bailout – a mixture of grants and loans from the government worth 1.6 billion GBP.
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Coronavirus Cashflow: HS2 Speeds Up Payments
HS2 says it will pay its suppliers as soon as possible rather than within the contract terms and has asked Tier 1 contractors to do the same…
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Talgo Financial Outlook Solid Despite Coronavirus
Talgo publishes its financial outlook and results for the first quarter of 2020 with a solid order book despite delays due to coronavirus.
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Rail Services Resume between Germany and France
After a 6-week stop to passenger rail services between Germany and France, the first ICE train travelled from Frankfurt to Paris on 11 May.
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Unipart Rail: Short Term Actions for the Longer Term
Unipart Rail are stocking signalling and power products now for when the lockdown is eased and project and renewals work picks up.
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DB Regio Timetable Back Up to 90 Percent
Deutsche Bahn reduced its timetable significantly during the coronavirus pandemic. DB Regio services are now back up to 90 percent.
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First 275km/h Test Trip Takes Place in Ceneri Base Tunnel
The first test at 275km/h has taken place in the Ceneri Base Tunnel with the ICE-S from Germany. The tunnel will go to SBB on 1 September.