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Rail Baltica Tender for Riga International Airport Announced

Rail Baltica has announced its tender for the Riga Airport station and associated works. Candidate selection will occur in January 2020.

New Transport Commissioner for the EU Announced

Von der Leyen has picked her candidate for Transport Commissioner, Romanian politician Adina-Ioana Valean. Her hearing is on 14 November.

CAF Wins 120 Million Euro European Signalling Contracts

European Commission Says Yes to Latvian Railway Electrification

The European Commission has given the Latvian railway electrification project the go-ahead. The EU Cohesion Fund will contribute 347m euros.

The Belt & Road Initiative: 7 Considerations for CEE & Europe

The CEE: Co-Building the Belt and Road conference took place in Warsaw this week. What are the key concerns and opportunities for the region…

ERA Set to Become the THE Railway Authority in Europe

On 16 June 2019 the European Union Agency for Railways (ERA) will become THE EU railway authority, issuing authorisations for rail vehicles.

Stadler to Deliver Ten Further Locomotives to ELP

After a framework agreement for 100 locomotives announced earlier in May, Stadler is now to supply ten further electric locomotives to ELP.

Industry Insider Week 21 – 12 Must-Read Rail Stories

The Railway-News Industry Insider week 21: Alstom wins a contract for 27 fuel cell trains and installs its incremental train control system.

Russian Railways Launches New Rail Freight Service from Japan to Europe

Russian Railways launches a new rail freight service from Japan to Europe via the Trans-Siberian Railway, cutting transport times to 19 days…

Brexit and the Rail Industry: Findings of the Lords Report

The House of Lords EU Committee has published its report "Brexit: road, rail and maritime transport". What are the key findings for rail?

Rail Industry Impact: How Is Brexit Affecting British Steel?

British Steel, a major supplier to the rail industry, has gone into liquidation following Brexit-related financial trouble.

Stadler Delivers More Hybrid Locomotives for European Freight Corridors

The European Loc Pool has ordered ten Stadler hybrid locomotives consolidating its leading position in this segment of rolling stock leasing…

Deutsche Bahn Celebrates Europe Day 2019

Deutsche Bahn celebrates Europe Day 2019 by illuminating Berlin Central Station. DB is evidence of the success of European collaboration.

21 Nations in 8th European TramDriver Championship

The 8th European TramDriver Championship will take place in Brussels on 4 May. Last year's winning team came from Stockholm, Sweden.

Track Warning Systems – The perfect solution to increase safety on railway worksites

Zöllner Signal's automatic track warning system (ATWS) brings safety to railway worksites. In use across Europe, it is mobile and versatile.

10 Must-Read Rail News Stories – Industry Insider Week 13

In the Industry Insider Week 13: Deutsche Bahn considers sale options for DB Arriva and Stadler wins its biggest vehicle order to date.

10 Must-Read Rail News Stories – Industry Insider Week 12

The Industry Insider week 12 featuring all the must-read rail news stories from 18–22 March, including the Eurotunnel shuttle refurbishment.

Top 15 Key Findings of 2019 EU Transport Scoreboard for Rail

The European Commission has published the 2019 EU Transport Scoreboard, set of 30 categories looking at all aspects of transport in Member S…

Eurotunnel and TLF Overseas Sign Agreement to Mitigate Brexit Impact

Eurotunnel and TLF Overseas have signed a partnership agreement to mitigate the impact of Brexit on cross-border trade and passengers.

Risk of Death 56 Times Lower for Rail Passengers Than Car Passengers

Travelling by rail is much safer than travelling by car or by bus. In fact, the risk of death is 56 times lower when travelling by rail.

12 Must-Read Rail News Stories – Industry Insider for Week 6

All the important rail news of the week, summed up for you in one place: our Railway-News Industry Insider for 4–8 February 2019.

European Commission Says No to Alstom-Siemens Mobility Merger

Alstom-Siemens merger denied: following an investigation by the EC and remedial proposals by Alstom and Siemens, the EC has ruled against th…

Finland to Establish Limited Company to Participate in Rail Baltica Project

The Rail Baltica project has seen a boost with Finland joining in as a shareholder. The Finnish goverment said it would create a ltd company…

11 Must-Read Rail News Stories – Industry Insider for Week 5

All the important rail news of the week, summed up for you in one place: our Railway-News Industry Insider for 28 January–1 February 2019.