Latest Coronavirus News
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Rail Supply Group Launches Coronavirus Recovery Survey
The RSG is launching a survey to inform its decision-making on how the UK rail supply chain can make a full, fast recovery from coronavirus.
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Coronavirus: Ivolga EMUs Feature Sanitising HVAC Systems
TMH's Ivolga EMUs, which operate in Russia, feature an HVAC system that has air-sanitising equipment to kill microorganisms.
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Bombardier to Resume Manufacturing in Canada
Coronavirus: After suspending non-essential works at its manufacturing sites across Canada on 24 March, Bombardier is resuming operations.
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Early Return of Regular Rail Services in Western Australia
Rail services are to return to normal timetables in Western Australia sooner than planned following the coronavirus pandemic.
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InnoTrans Announces New Dates
After it was announced that InnoTrans 2020 had to be postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic, the organisers have published new dates.
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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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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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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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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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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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Talgo, CAF, Stadler and Bombardier Resume Activities as Spanish Government Eases Restrictions
An easing of restrictions imposed by the Spanish government in response to coronavirus has allowed manufacturing to resume in the country.
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Bombardier Reopens Sites in Belgium and UK
Bombardier Transportation has resumed activities at its UK sites in Derby, Ilford and Crewe as well as at its Beglian site in Bruges.
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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.
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UK Government: HS2 May Issue Notice to Proceed
The UK government has given HS2 Ltd the approval to issue Notice to Proceed to the four main works civils contractors working on the project…
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OEBB: Rail Freight Best Option in Light of Road Freight Restrictions
OEBB has seen an increase in demand for its international rail freight services during coronavirus due to border restrictions for lorries.
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BLS Cargo Calls Outlook for 2020 'Bleak'
BLS Cargo says its 2019 results have been positive but it has called the outlook for 2020 'bleak' in light of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Design Works on Rail Baltica Latvia Section to Commence
RB Rail AS has awarded two contracts for the design of two sections of the Rail Baltica project in Latvia. The sections are 94km and 45km.
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DB Continues Recruitment Efforts – Digitally
Deutsche Bahn is continuing its recruitment efforts despite the coronavirus pandemic but has shifted to digital interviews and training.
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ERFA and UIP Call for State Aid Measures for Rail Freight
ERFA and UIP call for European Union state aid measures to be implemented for infrastructure mangagers in response to the coronavirus crisis…
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Network Rail Commits to Immediate Supplier Payments
Network Rail says it is moving to immediate payments for its suppliers to avoid cashflow issues and keep the supply chain strong.