Latest European Union News
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CER: EU Railways Suffered €26 Billion Coronavirus Loss in 2020
The Voice of European Railways (CER) says railways in the EU27 made losses of 26 billion euros in 2020 because of COVID-19.
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European Commission Publishes 7th Rail Market Monitoring Report
The European Commission has published the 7th monitoring report (2015–2018) on the development of the rail market in the EU.
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Commission Presents Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy
The European Commission has presented its Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy with ten flagship ideas to decarbonise transport.
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New Night Trains in Europe from 2021
There will be new international night trains in Europe from 2021, as agreed by the bosses of Deutsche Bahn, SNCF, OEBB and SBB.
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Alstom Announces Closing Date for Bombardier Acquisition
Alstom and Bombardier have announced the expected closing date for Alstom's acquisition of Bombardier Transportation.
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Brexit: EU Proposes Channel Tunnel Infrastructure and Train Licensing Extensions
Brexit: the European Commission has proposed a regulation giving extensions covering the Channel Tunnel infrastructure and train licences.
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State Aid: Austria Can Support Passenger and Freight Rail Says EC
State aid: the European Commission has approved Austrian measures to support passenger and rail freight affected by the coronavirus pandemic…
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European Year of Rail 2021 Reaches Provisional Agreement
The European Parliament and Council have reached a provisional agreement on making 2021 the European Year of Rail.
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EC Chooses FCH2RAIL Project to Develop Hydrogen Train Prototype
The European Commission has chosen the FCH2RAIL project to explore hydrogen fuel cells for rail vehicles, using Horizon 2020 funding.
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Digital Automatic Coupling Project Enters Test Phase
The digital automatic coupling project under the consortium DAC4EU has entered the test phase after 4 different prototypes were installed.
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EC Welcomes Provisional Agreement on Updated Rail Passenger Rights
The European Commission said it welcomed the provisional adoption of changes to rail passenger rights in the EU, which it proposed in 2017.
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Alstom Wins Rail Infrastructure Contract in Romania
Alstom, as part of a consortium, has won a rail infrastructure project in Romania. This contract, Lot 2, completes the project (Lots 1 & 3).
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Berlin Declaration Supports International Rail Freight
The EU and EFTA transport ministers have signed the Berlin Declaration voicing their support for the rail freight sector.
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Safe Travels: Masks in the Time of Coronavirus
Responding quickly to the new circumstances, Korita has taken the step to team up with a manufacturer to sell disposable face masks.
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EU: Parliament Votes in Favour of Waiving and Reducing Track Access Charges
EU: The Parliament has voted for regulations allowing Member States to authorise infrastructure managers to waive track access charges.
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Premiere for Digital Automatic Coupling
DB has premiered the first trial of digital automatic coupling technology for its freight wagons in a project that will run until 2022.
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EC to Establish New Partnership on Rail Research and Innovation
The European Commission (EC) is asking for calls of interest as it intends to establish a new partnership on rail research and innovation.
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Commission Approves Alstom's Acquisition of Bombardier
The European Commission has approved the proposed acquisition of Bombardier Transportation by Alstom, following Alstom's commitments.
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Pilot Project on Digital Automatic Coupling Launches
The German Ministry of Transport has launched a project to test and certify digital automatic coupling. A DB-led consortium will run it.
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Rail Baltica Receives Additional EU Funding
Rail Baltica has received its next round of funding, with €184 million coming from the EU's CEF, and €32 million from national co-financing.
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Alstom to Submit Commitments to EC for Bombardier Transportation Acquisition
Alstom plans to submit commitments to the Commission in anticipation of its planned acquisition of Bombardier Transportation early next year…
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Alstom Confirms Bombardier Acquisition Rumours
Alstom has responded to the rumours that it is in talks with Bombardier about a potential acquisition of Bombardier Transportation.
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Rail Sector Welcomes Europe's Green Deal
Following von der Leyen's speech on the EU Green Deal in the European Parliament, the rail industry has voiced its support.
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European Transport Commissioner-Designate Hearing
Adina-Ioana Valean, the European Transport Commissioner-Designate, had her hearing in front of MEPs on 14 November.