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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.

Industry Insider Week 26 – 12 Must-Read Rail Stories

The Railway-News Industry Insider week 26: A look at UNIFE's most recent Vision Paper, Bombardier NINA trains undergo modernisation and more

Beyond the Digital Buzzwords

Tommaso Spanevello from UNIFE on the new European rail supply industry's vision on digitalisation: the outlook is optimistic.

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.

UNIFE: EU Investments for Innovation in Rail Transport

Research and innovation (“R&I”) represent a vital area of activity that is widely recognised as a strategic priority for the European rail..…

A Big, Green Deal for Europe: Rail and the Graz Declaration

The Graz Declaration was endorsed by all Transport and Environment Ministers from EU Member States. Tommaso Spanevello, Public Affairs Manag…

European Parliament Approves Funding for Connecting Europe Facility

The European Parliament has approved a report on funding the Connecting Europe Facility during the next EU budget period. This facility is a…

What Does the EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement Mean for the Rail Industry?

After four years of negotiations, the EU-Japan Free Trade Agreement is now in the final stages of ratification, with both sides aiming to br…

Countdown to France’s Rail Technology Showcase

There are just a few weeks to go until France’s tenth SIFER exhibition of railway technology opens its doors in Lille from 21 to 23 March. T…

InnoTrans 2016 – Day 0: Press Day

InnoTrans 2016 kicks off on Monday with press day, featuring an opening press conference, a press tour and press conferences by Frauscher an…

IEEE International Conference Comes to Birmingham

The 2016 IEEE International Conference on Intelligent Rail Transportation will take place at the University of Birmingham in the UK from 23–…

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